Jillian and Her New Bed

My baby girl turned 4 in March and she has been waiting her whole life for a new big girl bed like her sister's! Okay, maybe not her whole life but she's never really liked her toddler bed that she went into when she was 2 1/2 so that her baby brother could have her crib. I think she always felt like she should either remain the baby (in her crib) or be just as big as her sister and have the big big girl bed.

We had always told when she turns 4 she could have a bed like Mallory's.

She turned 4 and received her new bed. Let's just say she was beyond excited!!

We now have a little girl who can't wait to take naps and go to bed!

The Year You Discovered Christmas

The older my kids get the more fun it is to see life through their eyes! Everything is so new and exciting to them and that seems to be especially true during the holidays.

Mallory, our oldest is 5 and she has vivid memories of what they holidays were like last year and the year before. However Jillian our 3 year old was only 18 months or so last Christmas. She has no memory of the holidays at our home last year and so everything is brand new to her this Christmas.

She notices and joyfully comments on every decoration in the house saying things like "Oh mommy, I like the sparkly gift decoration!"

She has such enthusiasm and excitement about every holiday event we do as a family!

Oh how she loves our Elf on the Shelf, Sprinkles. The first morning he arrived I overheard her whisper to Mallory "I think he came on Santa's sleigh!"

She loves visiting Santa Claus and couldn't' get enough of all our visits with him this year!

She asks many questions about baby Jesus's birth, The North Pole, and Elves.

She adores hearing all the Christmas songs on the radio in the car. Proudly declaring her favorite songs (Holly Jolly Christmas and Silent Night) to everyone and asking what our favorite songs are.

Sweet Jillian...you are three years old and it's the year you discovered Christmas. In a way, it's the year you taught me to rediscover this magical season!

Happy Halloween

Here are a few from our Halloween...

Mallory was a witch- she wanted a costume with face paint so this is what we decided on.

Jillian kept going back and forth from Cinderella to Belle. She finally decided on the princess with the glass slippers.

Drew did not have a choice... he is the brave little lion and the cutest little lion if I do say so myself!

Although it was rainy the kids lasted 2 hours trick or treating this year! We went with two neighborhood family friends and they had a blast!

My Baby Turned 1

Well I'm a little behind in posting, a month to be exact but better late than never. My very last baby turned 1 on August 21,2013. It was as they say bittersweet. I'm not going to lie, it's been a rough year with this little guy. He has never been the greatest sleeper, in fact he pretty much never slept those first few weeks. I remember thinking how is this possible that he is a newborn and he doesn't sleep! He was the king of the cat naps: 3o minutes here and there. He also had acid reflux issues, constantly spitting up that only recently went away after we stopped giving him formula. But let me tell you this kid, this little boy of mine has brought me more joy than I could ever possibly imagine could come form one little guy!! He loves to snuggle and giggle. He adores his sisters and laughs the most when they are around. His first word was mama and that in of itself was enough to melt my heart! I look at him and I can't believe that I have this beautiful little boy to call me mama for the rest of my life. I can't believe he is my son. His gorgeous blue eyes, big lips, round cheeks, long lashes and traces of curly hair showing up. I know with all my heart he completes our family and I know with all my heart my sweet little boy is destined for great things! So although the last year has been full of ups and downs as we welcomed Andrew into our lives, he made our family that much better and we'll have the love of a son for a lifetime to show for it. Happy First Birthday Andrew Nicholas!!

 

We have a Preschooler!!

Just wanted to share some pictures of my baby girl's first day of preschool. My sweet Jillian Faith is officially a preschooler.

She was a rock star! No tears at all! Just "Bye mommy"!!!

She was so ready, especially after watching her big sister do it for two years!

I asked her what her favorite part was at pick up and she said "eating snack".  Let's just say I'm not surprised! ;)

This is so Jilly!!