What a Difference...

...a Year Makes

Divas & Jedi Warriors

I sure did have a few epiphanies yesterday while outside playing with the kids.

1. My son is secretly training to be a Jedi Warrior.

Check out his killer moves


2. Our Girls have turned two and
a.) They love blowing bubbles with sunglasses on.
b.) They love blowing bubbles with sunglasses on while looking at the other one with sunglasses on.

3.) The Divas have taken over.


4. Izzy loves, Loves, LOVES blowing bubbles.
Even has good form with the pinkie finger stickin' out and all...



5. Sophie loves, Loves, LOVES tasting the bubbles.
Gonna be difficult disciplining by washing the mouth out with soap.
She'll be a soap connoisseur by the time she's five.
Geez...

On This Very Day

Five Years Ago

I was holding the Love of Our Lives for the First Time

Four Years Ago

I couldn't believe we were Parents of a One Year Old

Three Years Ago

I couldn't begin to fathom how much fun having a Two Year Old was going to be.

Two Years Ago

I was a Proud Momma to a Big Brother (x's TWO!!)

Last Year

I just thought I was emotional about Pre-K.

This Year

My Son turned Five today.

He walks through the mall not holding hands.
He goes to the Men's bathroom without Momma.
He holds his Sisters up at the counter to help them wash their hands.
He is always the first to remind us of the blessings at meal times.
He can write all of his numbers.
He writes the 2's backwards.
He will go to Kindergarten in the fall.
I will cry on the first day.
I cried on registration day.
I'm sure I'll cry when he gets on the bus.
For now, I'll enjoy this summer.
The last summer Bubb stays home with us.
Everyday.
Before he goes to school Everyday.

Jelly Bean Belly Ache

Hey Izzy, Check it out! We hit the JACKPOT!!

LOOOOOOK, Momma! Jelly Beans!!

Hey, They're in MY eggs, too!!

Another eggggg! Jelly Beans, Momma!

Try this, Izzy. Bottoms UP!!

I don't wanna choke, I'll just do one-atta-time!!

"Looka my loot, Momma!!"

Izzy, this egg's BIG!! Chhhhoc-co-laaaate!!!

I spilled some Jelly Beeeeeaaaans!!

Sophie, I think we should pace ourselves. It's alottttta Jelly Beans...

You're right, Izzy. Maybe I should try this Bunny.

Not bad. Not bad.

I think I'll still stick to one-atta-time....

Sophie, Is your belly hurting? My belly is hurting....

Try the chocolate bunny, Izzy. It might calm your belly.

Oh yeah, this hits the spot.

Coming down off of this sugar-rush thing is NOT fun....

Dying Easter Eggs

Colors.

Beautiful Colors.

Bright Beautiful Colors.

Thankful.

Thankful that these

bright

beautiful

colors

bring joy to the kids each Year.

Thankful that this boy had another good time at the Annual Stelly Egg Dying Event.


Thankful that this Girl had a blast the 1st Year that she was able to dye her own eggs.




Thankful that this Girl's lips washed clean after a day or two of being dyed several different colors....


...after drinking the Easter Egg Dye!

....sigh...