Disneyland Pictures 2011

DISNEYLAND 2011

My wonderful parents Grandma Holly and Grandpa Paul take the kids to Disneyland for their 5th Birthday. Normally it is just a trip for the the Grandparents and the 5 year old but we came along. EVERYTHING about the trip was PERFECT. The best part was out of the blue with out extra charge got upgraded to the PIRATE SUITE!!! It was the nicest place I have ever stayed in. Grandpa Paul opened the door to show Liam. Liam didn't know it was pirate theme prior to the door opening. The doorbell rang, "Yo-Ho A Pirates Life For Me". Liam literally stopped in his tracks and froze. He was in shock/heaven. We all couldn't stop smiling and laughing. Liam was a trooper. He did every ride without hesitation. He loved every bit of it. Layla was a bit tired and hungry. I bit of a overload for a 2 year old. But the second she saw a character or parade you could see the magic in her eyes. The memories of our trip are some of my fondest as a family. Josh and I of course were in heaven. Disney is the best vacation in our eyes. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for making this possible. Words can't express how much appreciation we have for you making this trip possible and mainly for what wonderful grandparents/parents you are. I LOVE YOU even more then Disneyland :)

I LOVE This Boy!

Words can't express how much I love being a Mom to my sweet Liam. He amazes me all the time. I can't look at him without a smile on my face and my heart melting. He has been in wrestling the last few months and loves it. I am so proud of my little man. His exact words were, "Mom I really like wrestling but I wish it didn't have to be so hard. Why is it so hard?". Ohhh how I LOVE him!

Happy 3rd Birthday Layla

For Layla's Birthday we had Breakfast with the Disney characters. She couldn't of been happier. Goofy showed up and Grandma Holly was there. Doesn't get better then that :)

Layla Dee,
I have learned so much from you in these few years you have been a part of my life. You are my life. I can't imagine life with out you, it feels like you have always been here. You have taught me patience, love, determination and unconditional love. I admire you more then you will ever know. Your determination and independence far exceeds anyone else I know. I want to be more like you sweet girl.
This past year has been filled with memories I will always adore. Such as:
-Your love for kitties, I love when you give me kitty kisses.
-How you hold still and wait so patiently to have you nails painted. You love this.
-The way you twirl your hair
-How you scream while walking around on your tip toes when you are mad, I mean REALLY mad
- How your Best Friend is your brother
- The way you loved all the characters at Disneyland
-When you laugh like Ernie
- The way you take such good care of all your toys
- When you sing your songs, in particular, "How Great Thou Art" and you know the words better then me
-The way you set up all your Littlest Pet Shops
Here are some of my favorite lines you say:
If we don't let you do something you want you say, "Ok fine then I am going to have to punch you!' We laugh every time. You have never once followed through with your threat. I am not sure you know what this means.
Any time ANYONE is saying a prayer you interrupt and say, "Don't forget to bless Jolie and the new baby"
When we get home you say, "Finally, we are at we house!"

I could go on forever the many things I adore and admire about you sweet girl. I hope as you grow older you will understand the love your Dad and I have you. You really are one of a kind. Thank you for being part of our family.
Love you, love you, love you!!!
-Mommy

Chop, Chop

I knew this moment would come. Luckily the marker all over her face distracted us from the severity of the hair cut Liam and his darling little friend gave Layla. They all were so proud and Layla LOVED her hair. My friend Ronnie tried to fix what was there. I think it will be a good year before things even out just a bit. All we could do is laugh. This is how a respond to shocking situations, laughing. No more braids. Layla thought it was so nice they left a long piece in the front for her to twirl.

It is cut to the scalp at the top and several other places.

We knew Liam had something to do with this the second we saw a pirate patch drawn on her eye

The Fixed product. There are missing chunks almost to her scalp all over.

Halloween 2011

Halloween was FULL of Candy this year. We went to Josh's work party. I can't put into words what a fabulous job they did. It was like going to Disneyland no exaggeration. The kids and cousins had a blast together. We got back from trick-or-treating and Sweet Kathrine dumped out all her candy and told Liam and Layla they could have it but needed to share. So sweet. Now what do I do with all this candy?!?!