End of School Year - 2012-2013

This year was a year of change for Lizzie.  In October we moved from the wonderful Discovery Elementary (where she knew and loved everyone) to Castilio Elementary.   We figured since she was only in 2nd grade it wouldn't be too tough.   She handled it like such a champ..although it was a little tough.  But I am SOOOO proud of her!  She has made new friends and had an excellent year at her new school.   I was so excited to attend her award's day.   She got three awards....

Lizzie waving to me in a sea of kiddos....

Lizzie received awards for ALMOST PERFECT Attendance...which meant she only missed less than 3 days.  She missed one day...the first week of when she started new school she had a high fever, but other than that, SUPER healthy the rest the year.

I wasn't quick enough to get the shot of my favorite award....

EXCELLENT ETIQUETTE

This award to my suprise was given to only 1 boy and 1 girl per class...and she was chosen!  

This just absolutly warms my heart, because we try so hard to instill in our kiddos kindness, respect with everyone (kids, adults, etc) and that is what this award represented!  So proud of my Lizzie!!!

Moving on to Bella's Last Day of Preschool in the 2YR Old Room

The start of the parade...

Bella and her friend shaking their morraca's

Waiting to keep on walking.....

Poor little thing had a little cold...you can see it in her eyes :(   She wasn't sick all year, but felt a little under the weather...nothing a little Tylenol couldn't get her through the most fun day of the year.  Could see she was starting to fade here.

Class Picture...loved those teachers

Miss Wendy, Miss Pam, Miss Teresa 

Picnic Time with Daddy & Mommy

It has been a great school year...but so excited for summer!!

Looking forward to so many fun things :)

More pics from Bella's 3rd birthday

These pics I just found on my iPad...pretty much sums up my crazy girls. They were being so funny while having out little immediate fam party for Bella the day before the big family party. Grace and Ava were going back to their momma's bc it was Mother's Day so we did an early birthday celebration for Bells so they could give her their presents. It was so funny!
Bella was beyond excited to finally be getting her presents for being 3!! She had a princess crown that she had gotten from school that she literally did not take off for days!

Purina Farms

Bella was Mommy's helper on Friday for her normal weekly delivery to Purina Farms.  Since it is such a hike out there from New Town we decided to take in the animals and show while we were there.  The weather is actually perfect...unlike the 110 degree days we had been having this summer!! 

Bella was all about the piggies....right till we saw them.  Seeing all the animals up close was a little freaky for her :)  It was too cute!!

Shot of Bella and me before the Dog Show started

Since we are now 4 months preggo a snack was needed ASAP  :) 

I loved this day...the best was the videos I took of Bella's Dancing party from the Dog Show.  I just can't figure out how to upload them from youtube. 

More of Bella's 2nd Birthday

I wanted to make sure and share some pictures of Bella's family birthday party as well on here...so here goes.  I made a ELMO cake and she was alllll about it!  Just loved it!

Miss Bella with her most favorite item ever...the $5 walmart chair that I picked up last year for her 1year old birthday....so goes everywhere with that thing!

Bella & Grandma Cookie (Banca - as Bella calls her)

Bella loves helping Daddy grill

Sitting so patiently while everyone gathers around to watch her opening presents....love this one!

Grandpa Monster got her a tricycle!  

Bella loving on some strawberry cake pops!!!

She had such a good day...and it was sooooo hot as you can tell from the redness on her cheeks...but overall a great day!!!

Bella's Birthday!! I am 2!!

It is May 11th and Miss Bella Nicole is 2!!  I can't even believe it.  When I walked in this morning with my little ritual I started with her last year....singing Happy Birthday while video taping.  She wasn't thrilled.  She wanted out of that crib :)  I managed to get a few camera shots, but got a good video!!

As usual with each birthday, I decorate the downstairs so when the kiddos wake up they come down to house decorated just for them :)  In a house of 4 girls...they love when it is their day!!

Here she is noticing the awesome Sesame Street Happy Birthday Banner :)

Trying for a good shot with Ava, but she was not thrilled in this shot either :(



Since we are doing a BIG family party on Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day, Bella, Brad & Aunt Candi's birthdays we opted for PIZZA NIGHT tonight.  Requested specifically by Bells!

Here we are just killing time in the back yard waiting for some yummy PIZZA

Daddy was in Dallas this week for work and brought all the girls home a hat from the Minor League game he went to.  She had too much fun with this...just trying to get it on is priceless :)

It's on!!  And now for her favorite game...run around the house as fast as she can!! 

The little stinker tried to trick me and hide in my office....a break down of giggles once I came around the corner and found her :)   Love it!

And off she goes again....through the entryway into the dining room...all while still laughing like crazy :)

Shortly after as noticed she has socks on...well socks, Bella and hardwood don't mix too well.  Down she went and the running game was over, followed by a big bruise on the right side of her forehead. 

CUPCAKE TIME (as she likes to scream!)...Time to sing Happy Birthday!!

Why is everyone looking at me and singing...I don't quite grasp that :)

Group shot...LOVE!  This is all the personalities coming out.  Bella being a goof, Lizzie posing as best she can b/c Mom has instilled if camera is out - give a great smile.  Ava holding the HUGE piece of chicken, what a ham!   And Grace being the mature one :)

Bella - today you turned 2 years old!

Time is simply flying and as much as I am trying to catch every moment of your sweet life I know I can't catch it all.  I am so grateful to be able to see you experience so much.  You are truly an angel in your families life!  You bring such joy to this group called your family. 

I simply love the things you do these days......

- how you are SOOOOO exciteed every morning when we walk in your room to get you out of bed

- how you love your dogs...."Hi Daisy Hi Spot" every morning when they come in

- you love to help mommy do chores around the house, folding laundry, putting shoes away, helping me dust

- you know that almost everyday when you come home there will be cookies on the counter so you love to sweep your hand over the counter in hopes that I won't see you attempting to snag one

- you are an amazing talker already!  I am simply blown away by how much you can say and carry on a conversation!  It is so fun!!

- you LOVE shoes!

- your favorite drink is Juice...but Mommy limits that one.  You throw a fit for about 30 seconds then realize the milk is pretty yummy!

- your favorite fruit are strawberries

- your favorite food is pizza

-you love all veggies...and especially tomatoes that daddy puts on his salad.  You invade his salad each time he makes one for dinner :)

- you love dancing...anywhere in the car, at home....it is really just jumping up and down, but you call is dancing!!

Mommy and Daddy love you so much and your big sisters simply adore you! 

We can't wait to see how much you grow this year....

I love you very much

Mommy