First Day of School

Kierstin started 1st grade in mid-August and Audrey started back to her school (one day a week) at the beginning of September. Both girls love school and we are truly blessed that they love going to school and learning something new everyday. Here are some pictures from their first days of school:

Kierstin's first day of 1st grade.

A Family picture on Kierstin's first day of 1st grade.

Grandma with the girls on Kierstin's first day of 1st grade.

The girls on Kierstin's first day of school.

Some of the kids at the bus stop.

Audrey on her 1st day of school.

The girls on Audrey's 1st day of school.

Audrey with the book bag and lunch bag.

Six Flags

We went to Six Flags last month with my parents. This was Audrey's first time at Six Flags and she absolutely loved it. She cannot wait to go back in a few weeks. Kierstin loves Six Flags too. We had so much fun!

The girls with Scooby Doo!

D.J., Mom, Dad, & Kierstin on the Log Flume.

The girls in front of the Mystery Machine.

Kierstin & D.J. on Thunder River.

Mom & Dad on Thunder River.

Audrey & I on Thunder River...her favorite ride, she loved it.

The girls riding on a train in Looney Tune Town.

Riding the airplanes.

Rides in Looney Tune Town.

Riding rides in Looney Tune Town.

The girls with Bugs Bunny.

D.J. & Mom on Superman.

Soaking wet after Tidal Wave....the girls loved the ride.

The girls with Grandma & Grandpa on the train at Six Flags.

D.J. & the girls on the Ferris Wheel.

Fishing with Daddy!

D.J. took a few days off before the girls started school and on one of the days he took Kierstin fishing. They had so much fun and Kierstin caught a ton of fish.

Audrey's Birthday Party Pictures!

Here are a few pictures from Audrey's 3rd Birthday Party (the rest are posted on Facebook).

Sisters forever! Happy Birthday, Audrey!

A Family picture.

Time to sing Happy Birthday and blow out the candle!

Present time!

Mystery Machine!

Pinata time!

The ice cream truck came just for Audrey's bday party!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Audrey!

Today is Audrey's 3rd Birthday...wow, how time flies. It's hard to imagine life without her, she has been such a wonderful blessing to our family. She makes us smile, laugh, and have lots of fun. Happy Birthday to our sweet angel, Audrey! We love you!!!

Happy 8th Anniversary to US!!!

Today is our 8th Wedding Anniversary. We cannot believe it's been 8 years since that beautiful day. Since then, we've had 2 beautiful and amazing daughters and have another child on the way. We are extremely lucky and blessed to have each other.

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Today is my parents 22nd Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad! We love you very much.

Happy Father's Day!

Today is Father's Day and I want to wish D.J., my Dad, and D.J.'s Dad a very Happy Father's Day! Thank you for all that you do for our family and being a special person in our lives. Happy Father's Day!

Kierstin's Kindergarten Awards Ceremony

Monday June 6, 2011 was Kierstin's last day of Kindergarten. I cannot believe a whole year has gone since the first day of Kindergarten and since she first stepped onto the school bus. Kierstin has learned so many new things and has accomplished more than you could know. She has made D.J. & I very proud and I know she is going to go on to do even bigger things.

Her school didn't do a traditional graduation ceremony, but they did an awards ceremony on the last day of school. Kierstin received all the awards including awards for reading, writing, math, and counting. She is so smart...no wonder she is being tested for the gifted program. Keep up the great work, Kierstin!

P.S. Kierstin wanted to wear the same dress she wore on her first day of school. It still fit perfectly, it was just a little shorter since she has gotten taller.

Kierstin and her BFF, Mikey, at the Awards Ceremony

Kierstin standing to get an award.

Kierstin & I at her awards ceremony.

A family picture at Kierstin's awards ceremony.

Kierstin with Grandma and Grandma-ma at her Awards Ceremony.

Kierstin getting off the bus on the last day of school.

Sadie, Gracie, & Kierstin on her last day of Kindergarten.

Kierstin on her last day as a Kindergartener.

Shelley's Baby Shower

Last weekend was my sister in law, Shelley's, Baby Shower. I helped host it and it was a blast planning and getting all the details together. There were over 30 people at the shower, so it was a great turn-out. She is having a boy, Finnegan, and is due in August. The nursery theme is Woodland Animals and Trees, so we planned the shower around the nursery. All the details came together beautiful and Finn got a lot of nice things. Here are some pictures:

The beautiful Mom-to-be!!!

Shelley, her Mom, and her sister Tracie

Shelley & her Aunt Pam

Me and my 2 wonderful sister-in-laws, Shelley & Tracie

Shelley & Judi

The wonderful Woodland Animal themed cake.

Some of the decorations.

All of Finn's new presents.

Happy Anniversary Cortney & Matt!!!

Today is Cortney and Matt's 3rd Wedding Anniversary. I cannot believe it's been 3 years already. I hope you guys have a wonderful anniversary and a great year! Love you both!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is my Mom's Birthday....Happy Birthday to the best Mom in the world. Thank you for teaching me how to be a great Mom. You inspire me, teach me, support me, and love me no matter what. If I can be half the Mom you are, I know I am doing good then. Thank you for being such a wonderful Grandmother to our children, they love you more than anything and they love being with you and Dad and that means a lot to us. Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!

Happy Birthday, D.J.!

Today is D.J.'s 31st Birthday! Happy Birthday to a wonderful husband and father who goes out of his way for our family! We love you! Happy Birthday!