I'm Starting to Waddle

I think my kids are mocking me.

We'll see who's laughing come October when one of them has to start sharing a room.

Happy Birthday Panda!

My daughter is officially 2 years old. It's scary I know. She is a fun little person that is full of personality. She continues to be a girly-girl, but is also pretty fearless and loves to get out and do things. This is a combination that I can deal with.

Panda loves balloons. She had to have her balloons tied to her chair while she ate and her bed while she slept for days.

Cake and ice cream are nummy. We had a family party for Panda on Sunday. Lots of people came for cake and ice cream. We definitely had a full house. (Thanks everyone for coming.)

Panda's favorite present was her diva kit. It included a cell phone, purple sunglasses, fake lipstick, etc.

My little diva. Someone help me.

The next day, on Panda's actual birthday, we went to Jumpin' Jacks as a family. Monkey and Panda loved the motorized cars and helicopter, even though we didn't put any money in. They also really liked bouncing around and especially loved the slides.

I told you my little girl was fearless. She kept wanting to go on this slide over and over again. No slide was too big.

We finished the day with a special dinner. Panda requested pancakes and was thrilled with them and with our syrup cow. She loves it.

Happy Birthday Panda!

Valentines

So I know I'm posting this late, but better late than never. For Valentines my kids had a lot of fun with Grandma Bunnie and at home.

My mom likes to put special prizes in the Valentines mailbox every day the week leading up to Valentine's Day. I know, she spoils them.

The Valentine's breakfast was lots of fun for everyone, including these two cute boys fighting with their balloons.

Who needs breakfast when you can eat a sucker?

Panda loved all the treats.

Afterwards the kids made melted-crayon hearts to hang in the window.

Happy Valentines Day!

Merry Christmas!

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

And have a Fantastic New Year!

Final Thankful Post - Day 30

I am thankful for this reminder to count my blessings. It seems that gratitude can make any day better. The more I think of my blessings, the less I think about things that I don't have. The more gratitude in my heart, the more joy that I have in my life and the happier I am each day.

I'd like to thank all of you for bearing with me through this marathon of posts. I'd also like to thank Morgan and Jess for the idea in the first place. It truly made this month one of thanksgiving. Thanks.

Thankful - Day 29

I am thankful today for answered prayers and for people who have served me throughout my life. There have been so many times that someone has stepped in and helped me up when I have fallen that I completely take for granted. In fact, I usually end up forgetting about the act of service completely. I'm glad that I can be reminded of these little and big instances when someone has served me.

Yesterday I was reminded of an act of service performed for me almost 10 years ago. It was something that I had forgotten, but it brought such a warm feeling when I was reminded of it. I wonder how many more things I've forgotten over the years. Wouldn't it be great if I could remember all of them? Think how good I'd feel.

Thankful - Day 28

I'm thankful that I had a lot of class participation for my lesson today. There is nothing worse than asking a class a question and then standing in front of them with the room in a dead silence.