Happy 5th Birthday Isabella

Happy 5th Birthday Princess! I can't believe how fast you have grown up. I remember it like it was yesterday 5 years ago, my goodness my back was just killing I was fearful of waking up your sleeping Dad to tell him it was time...sure enough daddy popped out of bed and almost forgot to put his pants on he was so excited for your arrival. A few hours latter you were here and it was love at first sight. We were a family.

You have taught mommy and your daddy a lot and we have enjoyed watching you learn and grow.

You make us very proud and we hope you enjoy your Birthday bike and your surprises....

All our love,

Mommy & Daddy

Parades, Parties and pools

The summer schedule has kicked off in full swing.

Isabella had her big birthday party at Jump city (photos to follow this week)

On June 27th, due to the holiday we opted to celebrate early.

She has gone to twirling camp in June and is now in July camp twirling with national Champions.

She has a huge pageant in two weeks and I hope she remembers her routine.

She has a 3 minute solo twirling routine to her favorite song Taylor Swift Stay Beautiful.

Here is her 4th of July photo with the girls, she rode in the car with Miss Michigan outstanding teen Haley Williams one of her favorite majorettes. (in the back row with the crown on)

Play Dates and Ice Cream Cones

Wow things have been busy around here...Henry got his first ear infection...we figured it out when it burst and oops then took him to the doctor only to find out both ears were infected.

Isabella has had 2 ear infections lately and had a visit with the ENT. They are looking at having her scheduled for another surgery to remove the blocked tube and get new ones.

The kids were not even sick, Isabella's tubes are blocked and her allergies are causing them to get infected and has some hearing loss because of the blockage so it is sorta like talking to Helen Keller at times but we have managed.

Henry got 4 molars at one time and well a double ear infection to boot no wonder he was so fussy...and oh yeah started walking! He has only gotten up to 6 or 7 steps then crash but it is a start!

So here is a photo of Izzy's bff Olivia. They get together every weekend and play from sun up to sun down. Love it!

They just love to play dress up and go out like this for ice cream. Sooooo Fun!

Speaking of Ice Cream here is Henry's first trip this year to the DQ.

So Isabella has a parade on Memorial day here in Saline that she will march with the Twirlettes and a recital in June. She has 2 pageants in July and August too along with 7 parades this summer...did i mention things were busy?

So we are just taking it all in and enjoying watching them both grow and play and it is just so much fun and never ending.

Easter Time

We had a nice easter sunday, Izzy was full of sugar and oh so cute in her spring bean chicken outfit while henry was straight outa Davey Jones's locker with his crankypants skull and cross bone pirate pants and an oh so cute sweater vest from heartstrings. They spent the morning bouncing in the bouncer outdoors, while i whipped up some goodies for the family gathering at Nana and Baboo's. Together is a wonderful place to be especially on the holidays!

Izzy and Heny had a sneak peek of Easter goodies this year Mimi and Papa Bill sent on some great treats for them to enjoy!

Enjoy the photos and Happy Holidays.

The Monsters plant a Garden

Well today is a rainy Monday and Izzy monster has been itching to grow a garden so off to the garden store we went. I told her to keep the same seeds in the same areas.....well who knows what will grow where it was her project so i let her have some fun. Wee beastie watching and ate a smackeral of dirt here and there...here are some photos for you to enjoy!

HaPpy BirthdaY hEnRy

I remember the day he was born March 10 2008

It was love at first sight, words could not describe how happy we were ...

His sister how she squeezed him, and I remember the doctors face when he kept doubling in size what a surprise. He rolled over with such delight, learned to sit up in no time at all, cut 6 teeth two by two, pulled himself up so strong and steady....and now he is one and could not be more ready.....

We went to Disney for 10 days made tons of Memories and had a grand time. Came home to throw a huge pirates & monsters Bash at the Chelsea Tree house where the kids could all climb, run and have lots of fun!

Henry now is 31" tall and weighs 31 loving pounds.

He is full of smiles, loves to talk on the phone, walks along the furniture and LOVES his sister.

Here are some party pics enjoy!

Disney Fun at Epcot

On this particular day we all wore matching Mickey Mouse Grey Ringer Tee's.

Isabella loved than many fountains and interactive water displays Epcot had to offer. We had dinner that night at a castle in Norway with all the princess's.

We spent the night walking thru the countries and watching a gymnastics team from China, Dancing in Morocco with the live band and the fantastic fireworks display Illuminations reflections of Earth.

We spent 2 nights in Epcot and the second night we at in Canada at a fancy steakhouse and it was mmmmm good! We spent the rest of that night shopping and looking at the water fountains.