Bathing Suits In March!!!

I was hesitant to buy a splash table since we have a sandbox, but we didn't have any better ideas for Elise's present from us. Turns out it pleases all ages of kids. The girls have spent hours playing, and it makes for the perfect activity when it is warm, but not hot enough for the pool. It hit mid 70's today and we even let them get in bathing suits, which made Kira happy beyond belief!

Random cute pic

Elise in her first pair of shades. Just a super cute picture...

Elise's New Pop Up Play House

Grammy-K and Grandpa-J gave Elise a pop up tent/play house for her birthday. The girls both love it. Kira "camped" in it in their room the first night, and it moves from room to room every day. The living room with their chair, balloons, and any toys they can fit inside with them is their favorite, though.

Cake Time!

As you can see, Elise is a BIG fan of cake. I think Kira took 3 bites of her first cupcake. The only crumbs left over after elise was done were those that were too small to pick up and eat!

Elise's Birthday Party

We had more kids over than ever before. 15 kids under the age of nine, along with their parents, and Elise's grandparents. Even Grandma Marcy, Grandpa Tim, and Uncle Dan flew in for the celebration (it happened to fall on spring break for Dan). The kids had a bunch of fun, though I think eveyone, adults included, went home tired and over-stimulated.

Elise's 1 Year Old Photo Shoot

MY Pictures:

JOSH'S Pictures:

I think it's pretty clear why we keep using Josh any time anyone in the family needs pictures for any reason. He even edited my arm out of the slide picture and a milk cup out of the last picture with Elise's cute shoes!

Great GranJan's Birthday

GranJan has a St. Patrick's day birthday, so we all went to her place for a little brunch and celebration. The girls had a great time hanging out with the whole family.