Birthday Fun

Since Jake & Mallory's birthday was in the middle of the week & a few days before their party, I wanted to do a few things on the actual day to make it special for them.  We started our day with their favorite breakfast - sprinkled donuts!

They each got to open one present Wednesday morning.  Mal opened a Mother Gothel doll from the movie Tangled.  Jake opened an Ironman toy that shoots missiles & makes cool sounds.  We chose well for their one present for that day.  They were both thrilled!

Daddy then had to head off to work, but the kids & I went to Studio Movie Grill to see the new Ice Age.  Who wouldn't love getting to eat popcorn for lunch?!  I actually packed some PB&Js to take with us as well, but they mostly ate popcorn.  I figured it's a day to celebrate, so who cares about nutrition?  I was a bit worried about taking Beau to a movie, but he did great & probably ate more popcorn than anyone else.  We finished the day with sugar cookies at small group shaped as letters "J" and "M" and the number "4."  What a great day with my kids!

Four Years Later

It's crazy how fast we went from this...

to this!

 

Happy birthday to my two favorite four-year-olds!

One Good Oreo

Beau, I think you may have a little something on your face.

Pictures Please!

Just a few quick ones snapped before heading to church.  I love my sweet, silly kids!

First Pets

I know that many households have a dog or cat that they consider an important member of their family.  But honestly, I'm just not up for the hassle of all that goes with having one.  I have three kids that I have trouble keeping up with & cleaning up after.  Who has time or energy for a pet?!

So when Nana called & asked if she could buy the kids these African dwarf frogs, I thought it sounded like my kind of first pet.  These little guys only need to be fed twice a week - six tiny food pellets you just drop in a hole on top of their tank.  Their water only needs to be changed every three months, & you don't even have to clean the tank.  It is its own little ecosystem!

 After very little deliberation, Jake named his Colby, which also just happens to be the name of a friend of his.  Mallory quickly followed course by naming hers Caroline, another friend's name.  Since Beau doesn't quite understand the business of naming pets yet, we named his Dog because it's the word he says most frequently.  Dog the Frog, to be precise.

Beau is especially enthralled, & they're all having fun watching their new little friends...with no pet mess for Mommy.  Win-win!