bday party

V was not so much fun at Alaura's birthday party this weekend. I woke her up from a nap which is always a disaster. She had a few meltdowns but enjoyed jumping, eating cupcakes, hitting the pinata and playing with all the kids. Clay was with Charlie the whole time and it seemed after some Cheetos and a sucker he had a great time too.....

say cheese

This is what Vera does when she sees Mommy with the camera, "Say Cheese".. TOO CUTE!

ride em cowboy

priceless

Camera... $700
Lens...$350
Accessories...$120
Amazing pictures with no edititng... PRICELESS!!!!

abc's

Although things are not perfect Because of trials or pain Continue in thanksgiving Do not begin to blame Even when the times are hard Fierce winds are bound to blow God is forever able Hold on to what you know Imagine life without His love Joy would cease to be Keep thanking Him for all the things Love imparts to thee Move out of "Camp Complaining" No weapon that is known On earth can yield the power that Praise can do alone Quit looking at the future Redeem the time at hand Start every day with worship To "thank" is a command Until we see Him coming Victorious in the sky We'll run the race with gratitude Xalting God most high Yes, there'll be good times & yes some will be bad, but... Zion waits in glory...where no one is ever sad!

"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!"

happy bday alaura

V's best bud is having a bday party today! We want to wish her a happy 3rd birthday! We can't wait to dress up in our princess outfit, not sure which one!

dog bowls

I am not sure why my kids love the dog bowls?.... I don't think I am the only Mother who has to deal with this... Poor dogs have to share there food, tee hee (JK).

gatlinburg with dreyer family

We had a great time in Gatlinburg last weekend. Although it was a LONG drive it was nice to spend time with everyone. The cousins had a blast together! Thanks again Dad and Gen for a great Christmas present!

Aunt Kelly cooked for us all weekend. YUMMY

Charlie loved playing pool (or just playing with the balls)

The guys explaining to Gen how to play golf!

Dad and Gen watching a Little Einstein video (Miss V's favorite right now)

Vera trying to be like Uncle Nash

Daddy was not too sure about her playing with the Ken doll!

Ella and Kelly going up in the gondala to the mountain!

Uncle Clay with William!

Daddy bought suckers for all the kids! By this pictures and their lips you can tell they loved them

Vera's 1st time Iceskating... Look at her little skates!

Gen and Ella (look at her go backwards!)

GO VERA!

William loved it too!

All the kiddos LOVE Pappa Norm

He slept good after this night!

Happy 5th Birthday Ella!

Little man getting more teeth. Working on his 6th tooth...

look at those baby blues...

Kids taking a hike with the doggies

V with Avery! GOOD DOG

Nash and Kelly

Pappa Norm and Charlie

My big bro!

skippin rocks

V got to see snow! Just a little but she was excited about it!

She's screaming SNOW SNOW SNOW

time out mat

I have had a lot of people notice Vera's "time out mat". Yes, she goes into time out at least once a day. (Remember she is 2 years old!)

I made this because the ones I found online were too pricey for me. I was going to make it super fancy and pretty but than decided simple was the way to go. (Time Out is not FUN so why should her mat be fun) She knows what it is and why she goes into time out. We go 2 minutes ( a minute for each year she is). After time out I tell her why she had to take a time out and than she tells me SORRY MOMMY! ....

I suggest time out for anyone! GOOD LUCK

kisses 4 mommy

Both babies love to kiss momma! (both at 7 months)