Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day was extremely emotional for me this year.  Emotional in a good sense.  I was so overwhelmed and filled with extreme pride for our two sons.  I am so grateful to have such amazing children who are the light of my life.  Beau and Baine, you made my day so special and I am so grateful for you two!  Thank you for making my life full of love and excitement.  I cannot imagine what my life would be like without you two.

Holly's Birthday!

To celebrate Holly's birthday, we went out in Des Moines. It was so fun to spend time with our friends that we don't get to see on a regular basis. Cheers to your birthday, Holly! I hope it was great!

Brotherly Love

These two are definitey inseparable and best friends. They love swinging together and sharing breakfast together in the mornings.   

Baine at 18 Months

18 months already? No! That is not possible! Baine you are growing way too fast, and becoming quite the little boy already. You have really been battling ear infections this winter, which has made you not feel well and lose weight. You have dropped in weight and height since your 15 month appt, but now that you are over ear infections, you have been eating non-stop and feeling 100% better!

-Size 5 diapers

-Size 24 month clothes

-Size 7 shoes

-Says "dada, nana, tootles (mickey)

-favorite snack: granola bars or Scooby fruit snacks

-Loves to be outside!

-Waves bye-bye 

-Blows kisses

Banx's Dance Recital Spring 2016

I am so proud of how great Banx did at her dance recital. She looked so beautiful and did such a good job memorizing her dance parts and keeping a smile on her face throughout her whole dance. Good job Puntin! PP is so incredibly proud of you! Love you!

Before her recital, I had the honor of doing her makeup :) It was so fun to play makeup with her and get her all dolled up for the recital. That is something I am a little sad I'll never be able to do. But thankfully I have one awesome niece that lets me play dress up and make up with!

Slumber Party at Aunt Brookie and Uncle Austin's

Saturday night, after the dance recital, Brook and Austin took Beau for the night to have a slumber party. I was a little onerous as to how he would do, but he was so excited and he did great! He slept on top bunk with Bond, while Harlow and Banx slept on bottom bunk. I hope they always want to have sleepovers together :)

Overnight Stays at Papa and She-She's

My dad and Shari are so good at keeping the grandkids and helping us out. This past Saturday they had the boys over while we all went to Banx's dance recital.  After the recital, they boys had special bonding time, and even a jam out session on the drum set in the basement.  Thank you so much Papa and She-She for spoiling the kids and for helping us out when we need a quick sitter! :)