Animals Anyone??

Meet The Animals.

These are Hailey's friends that she MUST sleep with every night. They have to all be lined up on her bed and she chooses one each night to snuggle with while falling asleep. Let me share a little more detail. They ALL must be present. If one is missing, Nate and I end up tearing up the house looking for it before she will calm down enough to close her little eyes.



There are a couple missing in this picture because you can't see them. They are hidden behind the plethora of others. These include Buzz, Woody, Tiger and Bear. Last night, particularly, I had to make 4 different trips throughout the house looking for particular "sad" animals that were left out. Hailey insists that they are sad until they are safe in bed with her. Some would think this is a hazard, and it probably is.
I think she has a little of her dad's OCD... don't tell him I said that!

Baby Shower Time!!!

Last Saturday I threw a baby shower for my good friend Amber. She has lived in my basement for 2 1/2 years and is expecting their first baby. So exciting. So, those of you who didn't make it, you missed out. We had some super yummy food. And lots of good laughs.








She is now 22 weeks pregnant and we wish her the best!!

sister fun

These girls make me laugh... a lot!


At times, they are so sweet to eachother.


They love to help me cook.


And enjoy making crazy faces.


Every day is filled with laughter, love, hugs, kisses, "I love you's", messes, silly faces, dirty faces, sticky fingers and made up silly songs... and I owe it all to them!

No Sweeter Sound...

than the sound of children laughing...



especially when it's with their daddy.