First Day of School!

What a fashionista!
I'm ready to go, Mom!
See my Speed Racer backpack?!
Picture Perfect third grader

After months of anticipation, the first day of school finally arrived today. Parker's eyes popped open way too early and he had his backpack and was ready to go before 6:30 am. Carly was much more reserved, of course, but had to pick out the perfect outfit for a third grader. We got to school and it was a madhouse - parents and students running everywhere! Carly went to class first and then off to Kindergarten for Parker. No tears for this kid, he was raring to go! Mom did fine too, until well after everyone was settled and I was alone in my car on my way to work. Only then could I allow myself a few tears. The hardest part of the day, by far, was Brady realizing he was all alone. He kept turning to tell Parker something and Parker wouldnt be there and Brady would get this droopy look. He counted on his fingers "one, two, three, four....I just need the thumb and then I go to kindergarten too!" My babies are getting so big!!

Brady Turns 4!!

Here I am with all my Cars friends!
Isn't this the coolest present ever?
Lightning Mcqueen cake!
Make a Wish Brady!
Brady getting a first look at his new bike!

Well, it's official, I'm old! My baby turned 4 this week and we had an awesome CARS birthday party for him! We played "pin the car on the racetrack," red light/green light, and had a Lightning McQueen pinata! The cake was everything lightning, with checkered ice cream to boot! What a blast!

Carly's 8th Birthday Party!

This weekend was Carly's 8th birthday party. We had a "pampered puppy" party where the girls got to wear big feather boas and hats, get their makeup done and create their own stuffed animal puppies. We all had a blast! Can you believe my little girl has gotten so big?!

Here is Carly showing off her gorgeous feather hat!

What a group of girls we had!

Puppy Cake!!

Carly's face as she got her first look at her present - a new bike!!