Lillian the 4 year old

I was up last night thinking about the days leading up to Lilly's birth...and also the day she was born. I was reliving every moment....trying to remember each feeling. I hope I can remember this well when she is 24. Lilly is very excited to be 4~ "mommy I'm 4 now, I can scissors"

I can't say enough about how wonderful Lilly is. She is so kind and generous. Always willing to share with her brother (who she LOVES) or friends. She is quick to cuddle and kiss and hug. She is easy to laugh and is just a joy. I think this is going to be a really good year for us. Lots of fun things planned and she is so eager to grow up. I on the other hand am not so eager, but am truly enjoying watching her become the wonderful sweet person she is turning out to be. We are so blessed each day she is with us. Here is a photo look at her last four years.

Happy Birthday baby!

Brand new Lilly


Lilly turns 1


2 yrs old


Beautiful 3 year old


4 years

Then and now

I'm a little late, but in my defense I was up in the mountains with no internet access for the week! Pictures of our vacation coming.

But I want to talk about my little man. He's a year old....and just wonderful. He's easy to laugh. Loves to hug and kiss and cuddle. He LOVES his sissy. He's quiet the lady Killer.

We've loved each moment with our man. Happy Birthday Charlie


Brand New!



our first meeting



BIG BOY


Cool Man

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April/May

we have been very busy bees. C is up and walking, not full time, but he can get around well. He's talking more and just such a joy to be around. Lilly is just as sweet as can be. Loving her brother and wanting a pet so bad she can't stand it.
We are going to be heading up north to visit my dad and family. We will be enjoying nature and seeing friends. We will also be celebrating Gary's graduation from the Police Academy. Can't wait for that, so proud of them all! And my little baby is turning ONE! I really can't believe how fast this has gone. We have been so blessed this year by our little man. He is so joyful and sweet and loving. Enjoy some pics from the last couple months.
Big hugs


daddy and Lilly at DL





I look good


papa mike and princess lilly







BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!






He's ONE



my boys



our little family

It's been a while

So having two kids and a full time job will keep you busy...very busy. We have been a pretty busy bunch lately. We have had some visitors and visited family for Easter. I read other bloggers, good bloggers who update regularly. They even have more kids...but no job I think. With Facebook I just assume nobody visits here anymore....if you do shout out cause all I hear is crickets. Anyway. We have A LOT coming up, Charlie is turning one, Humboldt Vacation and Lilly's birthday....so there will be many more updates. Below are some picture highlights from the last couple months.



Lots of kiddos


LOVE this boy



cute girls





cutie


our crazy family

rain

Lilly had so much fun playing in the rain a couple weekends ago. We had a huge storm and she had a blast. We've been enjoying th storms and rain that have been passing thru. It feel like winter and I'm amazed at how quickly I become acustomed to it.


 


 


 


 

twins

Can you tell I'm her mother?!

Ballet

we had a very succesful day at Ballet. We couldn't take photos during class. Lilly had such a great time. She has been spinning and twrilling all day. Can't wait for next week!

33 things to do before I'm 34

I am a regular visitor to www.hulaseventy.blogspot.com She has such great creative spirit. So I'm stealing her idea and making a list of 33 things I'd like to do before I'm 34. Some are small and attainable, some are HUGE dreams. It is an intimidating task, but also on my list!

1. ride screamin' California
2. Bake the epic rainbow cake
3. camp at El Capitan in santa barbara
4. watch the Annie with Lilly
5. make a birthday list
6. finish the kids baby books
7. enjoy a wonderful day/night away with my hubby
8. see another musical with Marissa
9. Learn to knit
10. learn to braid Lilly's hair
11. Go on a girl date with Missy
12. Be 50% to our financial goal
13. buy a new couch
14. spend a whole day at the spa
15. bike ride down PCH
16. take a yoga class once a week
17. try a new recipe a month
18. read 4 new books
19. go on thunder mountain with Lilly
20. watch Charlie devour his first birthday cake
21. take my mother in law to a musical
22. play in the sprinklers with the kids
23. have a Margarita party
24. run a 1/2 marathon
25. get a puppy
26. take a cooking class
27. build a bear
28. go apple picking
29. make old fashioned ice cream with the kids
30. build a house out of the popcycle sticks from the summer
31. See Charlie and Lilly play in the ocean
32. Keep a daily journal
33. make homemade pasta

Lilly moments

Again my girl amazes me. she is so smart and knows exactly what she wants, for instance.

On our way home last night we saw a really cute puppy. She says "mom, I want a puppy" I say "maybe for your birthday you will get one, how old are you going to be" She says "4, and I want a tinkerbell birthday and a stripped kitty, with a purple leash" I say "well kitties don't like leashes and they are messy and scratch" She says "MOM, it's my job to say "STOP SCRATCHING" and he will say, Meow, i'm sorry I scratched you"

So we'll see what the summer brings, but it may bring us a puppy with a purple leash.

Lilly moments

Love this little man

Boy do I love this guy. He is so amazing. Such a mellow guy. He is sweet and funny. Easy to laugh and giggle. He is absolutely in LOVE with his sister. He is working on crawling and hopefully will be getting some teeth soon. He loves to be outside and stand up. I am so looking forward to seeing more of who he will be.

New York

We have such a funny girl on our hands. The other day out of nowhere Lilly says, "someday I'm going to New York" I'm sure she will



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