Welcome baby Molly!

Addison and I got to meet my friend Andrea's new baby girl today. Molly was born last night and she was only 5lbs. 14oz. So tiny! And so sweet. I have been waiting to get a baby fix, and I loved every second of snuggling this little bundle.

I LOVE this picture of Andrea and Casey.

Wish I had these kind of hospital shots:)

Addison loved seeing the baby too. The first thing she asked is, "Where is her rattle?" which we had put in her shower gift. She continued to whisper all sorts of funny little questions and observations, while petting her and wanting to hold her and see her. It is about the closest Addi will get to being a big sister:)

The big girls were sad to miss it because they were at school, but we'll see her again soon.

Congratulations Bell family! 

We are looking forward to lots of girl time in the coming years!

Addison's Big Day

We celebrated Addison's third birthday at My Gym this year. It was highly recommended from my friend Holly, and it did not disappoint! It was so much fun and they really did make the birthday girl feel pretty special. For the first time, I invited only friends that are around Addison's age, as difficult as it was not to invite all of our family friends. I invited the girls in her preschool class and a few others, which made it a nice little party of 9. It was great that it could all be geared towards little kids, and the big kids couldn't take over (although her sisters were allowed, they knew it was to be about Addison:))

They took me and Addison into the back room and dressed her up, while asking all the kids, "Where did Addison go?" Then they pull her out and give her a ride around the gym while the kids are saying Happy birthday - it was SO cute.

 Then, she got to ride in this swing while everyone sang happy birthday, right before we had cupcakes. 

 

After presents, there was the super fun ending of having a "Space ride". Everyone got a few turns and the expressions on each one's face was awesome.

 Such a great party.

Can't believe my baby is three!!

January Celebrations

I've been having lots of fun celebrating some pretty great people lately. 

My friend Andrea is having her third girl... something I can totally relate to and LOVE. 

Sara and I had so much fun picking out some cute baby things for her "sprinkle" (not a big "shower", just a few friends and family).

And I cannot WAIT to squeeze on baby Molly when she arrives in a few more weeks.

  

Another good friend, Chrissy, celebrated her 40th birthday last weekend.

Isn't she cute? She can't be 40:)

Heather, Amy Jo, and I surprised her and took her out to Palisade for the most amazing dinner. Amy Jo supplied the birthday headband and glowing rings for all of us to wear (which drew a surprising number of compliments, from ladies wanting to know where we got the rings and wanting them for themselves). 

Such a great night celebrating a great friend!

And let's not forget my littlest girl to celebrate....

But more on that one later:)

Busy girls

Sort of in a blogging funk, which snowballs into getting myself overwhelmed and not sure where to begin. I don't like it when it becomes a chore and I fall behind. But I'm about to pull myself out of it and get back on track... maybe it will be motivating. I think that part of my problem is I'm back to taking a picture a day for Project Life, and I have tons of pictures. I know it will all be documented in my album, so maybe I'm less motivated to blog it? Another part of my problem is TIME. There isn't enough of it. Especially when you are researching appliances and bathtubs and kitchen cabinets for a soon-to-be-built house. Whatever the reason, it's time to get back at it. The girls have been busy with all kinds of activities lately...

Symantha is doing Upward basketball (Derek is her coach). 

Addison is her biggest fan.... as long as she has a sucker in her hand. I love suckers.

We've been swimming and skating. Symantha is loving Saturday morning drop-in lessons at the skating rink.

Addison had a teddy bear picnic at preschool, which she LOVED.

Hailey started My Gym (which she chose instead of Upward this year. It's nice so all of us can be gone at practices on one night of the week). Every week is so super fun for her.

Symantha had her third grade musical performance, complete with instruments and speaking parts. 

 I almost had one of those crazy "Mommy moments" when this blonde haired lady went up right in front of my excellent seat when it was time for Symantha to say her part. THE NERVE!! Right down the aisle and in front of everyone to get more pictures of her kid hitting a bongo on the side of the stage. I tried to crop her head out as much as I could, but I was NOT happy with her. (Am I actually saying these words? Am I actually that crazy mom? Yes, I guess I am)

So, that blogging process was not painful and actually a little therapeutic... I am feeling more motivated. We'll see how much more gets done in the near future:)

As Seen on TV

Make fun if you will, but I am pretty sure this is the greatest invention ever for little girls with longer hair. They love it, I love it, we are all winners.

Best little Christmas presents ever.

Turbie Twists rock.

The Tooth Fairy is on her way

Hailey finally lost her first tooth, and the second one is just about to fall out.

Ten on Ten: January

Almost forgot about this, and then almost didn't do it because my pictures are not super beautiful this month. But then I decided to anyways, because I love the little tidbits about our day that it recorded.  Here goes...

Grocery shopping with mcnuggets for lunch

Volunteer work for Kindergarten

The beginning of a project for Hailey

Practicing for gymnastics

"Let's hide, Daddy!" over and over and over

The finished project for Hailey

Discovery of a Taylor Swift video on youtube... they are mesmerized. 

Addison's painting addiction

Homework almost done

A mobile she came home from school with (just for fun). It was supposed to be her hopes, dreams etc. and all she wanted to write was this. Keep dreaming, Symantha.