Mr. & Ms. Silly

The rascals were definitely being "silly" when I was attempting to take pictures. My little busy body Nolan is always on the go, so it was a miracle that I could get a couple with him actually sitting still. I was determined to get some new pictures of them this week because they've both hit the half way mark til their next birthday. Olivia is now 4 1/2, Nolan 1 1/2--WHAT? How time flies, I keep saying that, but it's absolutely true. My babes are growing like weeds. We are patiently waiting for Spring AGAIN this year. I've always loved the 4 seasons here, but winter has really gotten to me this last couple of years. I'm so tired of being cooped up lately. Although we have had a few nice days in between the rain and snow, yup, snow. We are heading over to Seattle this next weekend and I'm praying for beautiful weather.

We Miss You Tabby!

Olivia came across this picture this morning. The one of you and Liv making cupcakes for the first time with her cupcake maker from Yaya. I was so thankful that you had the patience for that. Besides, Olivia really wanted to make them with YOU. So this morning she said~
"Mom, I want to see Tab again sometime,"
"I want to paint nails with her sometime,"
"I like her,"
"She's pretty mama and I like her hair."

You know she adores you. We miss you and hope you are doing fantastic. Sounds like Joey will be over for a visit soon. I still say a wedding in Hawaii, or Mexico! Much Love to you...and you need to get on facebook.
XXOO

Celebrating My Pooker--Happy Birthday Shane!

I feel like Shane's birthday has lasted a week. It will continue on even longer for him. He is heading down to Las Vegas this afternoon with a good friend. He's actually going down to cheer on the Zags for the West Coast Conference. Which reminds me, I'd like to give a shout out to the Wells Family for Shane's Vegas survival bag--thank you, very thoughtful, and creative. Shane especially likes the Charmin to go, and the toilet seat covers. We had a conversation with Liv explaining that Shane would be in Vegas for a few days, her response was so cute! When Shane told her that he was going to Las Vegas she said, "but why is it Lost Daddy?"

We had a nice little celebration with Shane's side of the family last weekend with burgers, beer, and chocolate cream pie. Last night we celebrated, just the 4 of us, with tortilla soup, and my Dad's famous chocolate cake(thanks Dad!) We like to keep things simple around here :") Especially with kids. Olivia did request party hats, party horns, and as many candles as Shane needed for his age--haha! This will be the 10th birthday I've celebrated with Shane, crazy how time flies! I love you babe, many blessings to you throughout this next year.
XXOO...

No More Terry Bradshaw

Well, I finally gave in. I cut Nolan's short top long back, it really was starting to look like hockey hair, or my favorite comparison, like the sports broadcaster Terry Bradshaw. I was holding on to anything that would make him seem more like a "baby" and didn't want to cut his ducky hair. It's so fine, and blond. I feel like he's such a big boy now, no more nursing, has a little boy hair cut--awww! He did great, didn't even shed a tear(then there's sappy ole' mom.) He was being kind of a stinker--how odd! He kept grabbing the comb and trying to comb his hair and reach for all the tools while the stylist was trying to cut. I think it turned out pretty cute, and now realize that he looked like there was a little rat tail hanging off the back before :") The little pieces of his ducky hair are now tucked away in a little baggy. Nonetheless, the new hair cut looks much better.