Happy New Year!

Since the kids were asleep at midnight, Pops decided to let them bang pots this morning.  They all had a turn to bang on a pot and say, “Happy New Year!  2013 was a great year and I’m hoping 2014 is even better!

Christmas #9 ~ The Final One

When the kids were in Sturgis, they got to celebrate their final Christmas.  Aunt Beth, Uncle Wil, and Parker came on New Year’s Eve.  Brian and I were sad that we couldn’t be there, but we had already booked the hotel and made other plans.  The kids stayed up really late, but I’m told they were on their best behavior.  They got duffle bags, hats, and a toy.  They also had fun playing with Parker and watching him open all of his gifts.  They said that the Toy Story figure we got him were one of his favorites!  Aunt Beth sent me several pictures on my phone.

Wow…we had an awesome Christmas this year!  After a week and a half of celebrating, it has finally come to an end.  Thanks to everyone for spoiling my children rotten! 

Happy Anniversary ~ 6 years!!

Yesterday was Brian and I’s 6 year wedding anniversary.  As is tradition, he took the kids to Sturgis for the night.  I had the day to myself.  I did several things around here and then got ready for the night.  Brian worked a little bit late and then we met at Delizio.  We had a few things left on our date card and wanted to use them up since they expired 12/31.  We got a free appetizer of calamari, a few beers, and some Caesar salads.  It was yummy!  After that, we dropped off Brian’s car at home and headed to the Holiday Inn.  It was the last thing on our card.  For $25, we got way more than our money’s worth! 

A few nights before, Brian surprised me with a bottle of wine for us to share on our anniversary.  Then at Delizios, he surprised me with 2 gift certificates to get a manicure.  I’ve been wanting to do that for a long time, but hadn’t mentioned it a ton.  I was so surprised I even teared up!  I had set up some snacks and things at the hotel as a surprise for Brian.  We looked at our wedding pictures, watched tv, and hung out.  The hotel was packed and crazy.  We just stayed in our room and it was so nice!  This morning, we woke up and then went to Red Lobster for lunch.  That is another tradition of ours.  After lunch, we went to pick up the kids.

Happy Anniversary, Brian!  6 years down…50+ more to go!!

These Girls are Crazy!

One day at Gavin’s therapy, Macie put this sticker over her mouth all on her own.  I swear I had nothing to do with it, but I had no complaints either!

Macie was giving Lilah a piggy back ride and they were giggling nonstop.  As long as no one get’s hurt, I’m good!