Goodbye PreK

Jake had his preK graduation this week. Prek was a big change for us...Jake went from being home every day with us to being in school 5 days a week all day. He adjusted great & loved it! Well, if you ask him it was only ok because having an hour long quiet time might have been the worst thing to ever happen to him. But now that the year is coming to an end he is sad to be saying goodbye to preK...even among the excitement to be home for the whole summer and starting Kindergarten in the fall.  The graduation was super cute and each class made graduation gowns out of white pillow cases. Each class sang songs and then they were presented with their graduation certificate. Although he spent an entire year in school I still don't know that I am ready for him to be going to big school & Kindergarten!!! I can't believe he is old enough for this already! 

 Walking into the graduation

 Holding Wednesday for his days of the week song

 Just received his certificate from his teacher Ms. Tara

Me & my big boy graduate!!

Trip to the zoo

 Looking at the sleeping Lion

 Would you believe out of at least 10 pictures this is the best of all 4 of them

Easter Morning

Easter Egg Dying

Valentine's Day

Well a little over a month late with this update...but if you are still checking for updates here is one. I am so sorry I haven't been good about updating the blog with all the fun my children are having.

It literally took me 30 pictures and a sucker bribe to get Lily to sit still for a picture. Finally they were both sitting and I love that they are cracking up!!

My babies are definitely the best Valentine's a mommy could have!!

Winter ONEderland

We had the most adorable pink & wintery birthday for Lily. A Winter ONEderland that couldn't have  been any better. Our house was filled with snow flakes & lots of friends and family to celebrate! Sweet Lily was dressed in a precious winter dress & the bottom even had snowflakes in it. Here are some pictures of our wonderful day to celebrate our wonderful girl.

The wintery fire place...the banner says Happy 1st Birthday

Me and my sweet birthday girl

This picture does not do her cake justice....it was covered in beautiful sparkly sugar...thank you to amazing Vickie

The food table...the windows are covered in her monthly pictures placed on doilies(they look like snowflakes)

Lily eating her lunch in her snowflake covered tutu high chair

No birthday is complete without two Captain America's to save the day

Opening presents

Lily checking out her new baby doll

Jake reading Lily's new book to all the little girls

Her cake was still cold from being in the fridge so was a little hard to get into, but she loved trying to eat it with a fork!

You are ONE!!!

My Dear Sweet Lily Kate,

Today you are one!! It is so hard to believe that you are already a year old.
You are truley the happiest baby ever. You are so smiley, giggly, & bubbly!! You love for people to talk to you & are always ready to dazzle with your extraodinary blue eyes and precious toothy grin.

You are always waving hi & bye and frequently follow it up by blowing kisses. You love to play patty cake & get so excited to get to the roll em up part. But you can't quite figure out the rolling your hands so you wave them wildly in the air. It is the cutest thing. We play peek-a-boo, but instead of covering your eyes you cover your ears...you are the cutest girl! You have started to play with your baby dolls and love to say "ba-ba-baby" and give your babies kisses.

You aren't walking yet, but are crusing all over the place. And have started walking with anything that will roll.

You are always trying to keep up with Jake and love when he gets home from school. Having him chase you around the house is one of your favorite games to play with him. But really you will do anything as long as you are doing it with him.

Besides playing with your brother food might be one of your most favorite things. You LOVE to eat and will eat just about anything. But fruits & veggies are by far your favorite foods to eat.

My life has been beyond blessed since you came into it. You saved mommy this year & I know that without you and your brother I would be lost! You are God's precious gift and He knew exactly what you would be for everyone this year! My sweet tiny girl God has big things in store for you and I am beyond blessed to see you grow and learn every day.

Happy 1st Birthday my precious Lily Kate!!

A few pictures from her actual birthday. We had a little party with Heather, Caleb & Wyatt.