Sun Lotion....

Tess might be a bit obsessed with the beach, she comes by this honestly. Since our Florida trip this past spring she frequently takes trips to "Pretend Beach, I go to the beach Mom, Okay, bye, safe trip". She told me the other day that her and "Lily" (her friend I can't see but who she really has fun with) were going "at the pretend beach Mom, see you".

So as this enjoyment of the beach continues she had a recent trip to her pretend beach! I was putting Ella in her jammies after her bath. One minute Tess is talking to us then she disappeared. I said where are you going? "At pretend beach Mommy, I be right back" (okay, she plays this a lot, she will be fine to two minutes ...wrong again, Kim)

Ella and I journey to find Tess.

She is in our bathroom.

She has removed her clothes and put on a swimsuit and flop flops.

She is in our tub, and I smell something...???...what is that???

"Hi Mommy, it's fine Mommy, it's fine Mommy, (hand up in the air), I a baby, babies make messes,???(really, she is been telling me recently how BIG she is), It's sun lotion, I am going to the beach at Florida"

She had lotion EVERYWHERE!

I had to laugh, (a talk to her about it of course) she was on a mission and saw the opportunity and seized it! Then she help me "cleans it up", "I will help you Mommy and give you a hand"!

Our Little Beach Girl!!

All Clean!!!

My Buddy Bryce

Tess had a "great time Mommy" at her play date with Bryce. I told Kevin that Tess had a date....with Bryce. He said not for another 15 years, but he said that a meeting at the park would be fine!!

We met our friend Brooke and her two cuties Bryce and Cam at the park to play and have lunch. The kiddos and the Mommies had a very special and enjoyable time. I am hopeful that the summer is filled with simple joys such as these! We are so glad our girls have special friends they can grow up with!

K & K Time!

K & K

K & K before Kevin's recent Class Reunion

It is no secret that I adore my hubby! He is amazing and without a doubt, life's journey is a blessing walking with him! I am so thankful that when I say my many thanks for each day it includes the fact that he is my husband and the wonderful Daddy that he is to our daughters. I enjoy our family time together and our K&K time as well, both are so important to us!

Exploring Ella's World!

Raising children and having a healthy family is an amazing blessing. We enjoy the many stages and joys of our girls. Ella is really finding out about the world around her. I think that this has to do in part to her sister Tess! Ella watches every move Tessa makes and she will stretch her little neck like a giraffe to catch a glimpse of what is going on around her. She reacts to everything and many times it is a HUGE Smile, Giggle and her little legs just kick so quick! The numerous facial expressions that she is developing and the looks we get from her are precious and just as we do with Tess....We try to take it all in, every laugh, every smile and every giggle....While we enjoy the ENTIRE journey!

"Can I give you a hand Mommy?"

Landscaping is very enjoyable for Kevin and I, especially when we can have time to enjoy it! It has become a part of the daily outside routine at our house! I think that Tessa is going to be a green thumb like "Pops", I wish I was more of one myself, but I am learning! Ella is so pleased to watch Tess and I from the comforts of her stroller. We just move her around as we weed and water the flowers.

"I just loved-ded our flowers Mommy" Tess told me yesterday.

But the greatest quote of all was when I was planting some flowers, Tess had her gardening gloves on (boy, that is a success in itself getting those on her each time), and she says to me

"Mom, let me give you a hand with that!" "I would love your help Tess", "Yes, Mommy I will give you a hand, like it says in the book we read". Children, they don't miss a thing!

So, happy gardening to everyone, May the joys of all the flowers and gardens continue endlessly!

"Mu-nastics"

The journey of "lessons" started this spring for our family....you know the journey that continues forever with children.... Tess was in her first gymnastics class! It was a hoot to be with her and to see her learn from a teacher besides her family members. She loved it and even better she was able to get a great deal of attention since she was one of two kiddos in her class.

She looked forward to her lessons each week! She loves to practice,....even if she attempted to make the towel bar in her bathroom a "mu-nastics bar, its fine Mommy" Yikes! She learned some fun things and more importantly she had a great time!!! She was too cute, but too grown up all at the same time! She was anxious for more so we are taking another class this summer! "Can wes go again soon Mommy??"

My Dear Hubby!!!

I love my husband!! Everyday!! He is an amazing husband, and Daddy to our girls. God has blessed me with him in my life and he has blessed us with our marriage. I am thankful everyday for this. He is so busy this time of the year at work and it is always so nice to have him around! He spends as much time with his girls and he can. He is so much to so many! God is Good!

Kevin, taking care of our property, in his element!

Peek-Boo Mommy!!