Day 121: April 30, 2012

It was a beautiful day out today, and for once, we were home to enjoy it (an hour of it anyway!).

The little girls and I jumped on the trampoline together, then snuggled in the sunshine.

I couldn't help but think that this must be what heaven is like - relaxing, peaceful, and surrounded by people you love, and people who think you're the most amazing person ever.

Then I looked to the sky, and saw heaven :)

Day 120: April 29, 2012

Wow.


13 year old girls are exhausting!


But we had a fun 13th birthday party with Lexi's friends today - Lucky 13, Vegas style!


Lexi blessed with a great bunch of friends, from all different parts of her life: old elementary school friends, new middle school friends, basketball friends, track friends. And they're all so nice to Lizzy and Morgan (and Jake!). Love them!


We had fun hanging out with them this afternoon - hope they had fun too!

Day 119: April 28, 2012

I curse the day I learned how to make cake pops.


I had no idea I'd be making them all the time.


They are time consuming, but the kids love them. How can I not make my daughter's (and her friends') favorite dessert for her birthday party?


And while I'm still no Bakerella, my cake pops are looking better with each attempt.


These, dare I say, are even kinda pretty and creative!


Yes, those are dice - in honor of the "Lucky 13" Vegas party tomorrow!

Day 118: April 27, 2012

Lexi's big 13th birthday bash is Sunday, so we spent this Friday night getting ready for the party.


It takes the whole family, plus Uncle Mat, to get ready for a party!


It's going to be so great.. I think I'm more excited than Lexi is!

Day 117: April 26, 2012

My grandpa says if you can't fix it with electrical tape or wire, it's not worth fixing.


He would be very proud of the project Brad and I just did.


I saw the idea on Pinterest (of course) and Brad took it from there.


Check it out... my new children's art display:

All it took was a little wire, a couple of eye hooks, and some Uppercase Living words. We had this bad boy done in less than 15 minutes.

I'm already wishing it was bigger - check out the artwork I found to fill it up already!

Day 116: April 25, 2012

A lot of people have been saying their allergies are out of control right now.

I'm so glad I don't have allergies!

I love this time of year, and the way these beautiful, flowering trees smell.

I'm also really glad l I got to spend some time outside (and alone!) today!

Day 115: April 24, 2012

Lizzy had her kindergarten open house today.


She was so excited - I think she thought she was starting school.


Much to her disappointment, it was a very boring power point presentation in a very hot gym, followed by a few minutes to scope out the kindergarten rooms and teachers.


Still, Lizzy and her friend Hannah took the whole thing very seriously. They even took "notes" during the power point presentation!


Look out Dorothy Moses Elementary - Lizzy is ready!