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!

Happy 14th Birthday Grace!

Happy 14th Birthday Grace!!

For your actual birthday this year we were down at the lake....I love this shot of you and your dad before we headed out to your choice dinner Mexican :)

Family bday party a week or so later back at home

Bella loves helping her big sister in opening presents!!

Sometimes you need to tell her to slow down :)

Grace - You are becoming quite the young lady these days!!  You have matured so much in the short 4 or 5 years that I have known you.   You brush your hair now, are starting to wear makeup and finally know how to put your hair in a pony tail :)  He he!!   I remember the beginning when your dad first introduced me and you really wanted nothing to do with me.  We joke about it now, but I am so glad that you are who you are.  You are the sweetest big sister to Bella and have welcomed Lizzie as one of your own sisters.  You are a role model to the younger girls and as you get ready to start highschool just remember to always be nice and caring to others.  Work your hardest you can at your passion of basketball and remember it doesn't come easy...nothing does in life.  Always have to work hard :)  I hope your 14th year of life is filled with wonderful new memories and your dad and I sure do love you!!

XOXO - Erin

Ava turns 10!!

As one can tell, May is a crazy busy month for us!!  Lots of birthday's in the family!!

Ava's big day was on the 17th....she was with her Mom that week and had a fabulous Martial Arts party with all of her friends from school :)   So she got to have an extended birthday that lasted into the following week, which everyone knows I am all about birthday month's!!!

Here we are for a little pizza and cake celebration that Grandma Cookie through for Miss Ava!

She is getting so grown up lately!!!

Partners in crime....Ava & Bella (TWINS)

Ava is ALL ABOUT Scooby Doo and this year I think she got as much stuff and cakes of Scooby Doo that one child can get :)  Here is her favorite Ice Cream cake!

Ava - you are a preteen and it blows my mind how fast you are growing up!!  You are such a loving soul!!  You have the heart of gold when it comes to Bella and you are such a big helper!!

You are like a little mommy :)   You still have your love of drawing and have a love of collecting "little things"  I always find some "little things" in your room after the weeks you are here! Your favorite books right now are Geranimo Stillton, Scooby Doo is your favorite characater and if we would let you, you would wear a certain brown (FLEECE) Scooby Doo PJ set every night to bed :)

You are a big daddy's girl and love sitting on his lap each night after shower time.  And you love to talk!  Such a talker and loves to tell stories!!

I have loved watching you grow these past few years and I can't wait to see what is in store for you this year!!   Love you Ava!! Erin

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