What do you do when it is 100+ degrees...

go swimming (i think maybe it is time to take the water soaked diaper off)

and eat some Dairy Queen ice cream (I think most of the ice cream landed on their clothes and on the floor rather then in their mouth)...

A birthday celebration

For nearly two months now, Kayla has been asking about her birthday party and letting me know that she wants a water slide at her party. Of course I gave into the water slide and I am so glad that I did. The kids had a BLAST on it. She had a great time with all her friends and family. We had tone of food, lots of laughs and special cupcakes.

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it. Birthdays are so special to me and I love celebrating them with those that we care about.

Picture of the family before the festivities began and before Jon threw me into the pool of water at the bottom of the slide. Yes you heard me right. I was soaked. Oh, well what do you do....join the kids and go down the slide.

Kayla enjoyed the water slide.

I made special ice cream cone cupcakes for Kayla's party. 34 cupcakes for the kids. That is a lot of cupcakes.
Kayla shared her birthday cake with her best friend.

Both were covered with icing and laughed at one another.

Football, baseball or both?

Happy Birthday Kayla!

Today was Kayla's 3rd birthday. I cant believe my little girl is already 3. It seems like yesterday when she was born. Looking back at the past three years brings tears to my eyes, the memories, the happy moments, the growing and changing, all the wonderful laughs and the heart felt i love yous. Kayla is such a joyous and happy little girl. Her laugh brings true joy to my heart. Her tears break my heart everytime.
This year she has grown so much. Her imagination has really come to life, for the good and the bad. (pretend animal friends to monsters coming to take her). Kayla has started to try and reason with people. She definitely has a mind of her own. This is a good thing but sometimes it makes it difficult (especially at night when we argue about what we are going to wear to bed). Kayla caring and helpful personality has really blossomed as well. This year Kayla and I have really grown closer. Our relationship has grown into a wonderful mother-daughter bond. She talks to me about her likes, dislikes, fears and wishes. She wants to cuddle on a daily basis. When something is wrong she confides in me. Out of no where she will tell my that she loves me and for once she really knows what it means and it is not just words. Her hugs are genuine heartfelt hugs. I love these changes and all the joyous memories of the past year. I look forward to the changes in year 4. I love you pumpkin (big pumpkin) and Happy Birthday.

First t-ball practice

How cute...Today was Kayla's first t-ball practice. I was very impressed on how she did. She listened the entire hour (well most of it), she hit the ball (like a girl) and threw the ball better then some of the boys. What fun! It is going to be a fun season but a VERY hot one.

Kayla Kicks Daddy Out of Bed

A funny story...Last night Jon went upstairs to sleep with Kayla. Well about 3am, Kayla woke Jon up and this was the dialog...
"Daddy stop you are hurting my ears."
"What, what was I doing." he asked.
Confused she made a snoring sound.
Jon said,"Was I snoring."
"Yes. Stop it hurts my ears."

Several minutes later, she told him to sleep downstairs.

So tonight as I was putting Kayla to bed, I asked her if she would like Daddy to sleep with her tonight. Her eyes got real big and replied, "No, he hurts my ears and keeps me up." I then said, "What you want Daddy to sleep with me and keep me up." She smiled real big and laughed a yes.

Annual Zoo Trip

Last week, the kids and I ventured to the San Antonio Zoo. We had a great time. I love watching both of them get excited about the animals. Christian loved the monkeys. Kayla talked about seeing the zebras the entire time. She kept asking about the zebras. Finally when we got there, she looked at them for a few seconds and then said, I am hungry. Both of them watched and pointed at the fish more then anything (it might be time to get a fish tank). Towards the end of our trip, we went to the tot area. Here there was a sandy area where the kids could play in the water and in the sand. Thanks to Bitsy, the kids had swimsuits so they could splash around. There is no way I could have done the trip by myself. Thanks Bitsy for helping us out. After the zoo, we headed home and before we got out of the parking lot both kids were passed out. A good indicator that both kids had a good time.

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