Happy Easter!

Well it was quite the weekend with Allie's birthday party being on Saturday and then Easter on Sunday but we survived the madness!! The week before we colored Easter eggs and decorated the bunny cake. Allie enjoyed doing both. She is at a fun age where she really likes to get involved and do things her way. She is becoming so independent. Brooks had a great 1st Easter. He is very laid back and takes everything in. Hope everyone had a great Easter! We sure did! Even if we had to settle for inside Easter egg hunts.

Thanks to all the "Easter bunnies"!! The kids enjoyed playing with their new toys and eating all the goodies!!

Allie is 2!!!

This past Saturday we celebrated Allie's 2nd birthday with family and friends. I still can't believe it's been two years! I know everyone says it...but...time flies by! The weather didn't cooperate so we were stuck inside but it was still nice to get everyone together. Allie enjoyed herself and this year she knew what was going on...it was "her" party with Elmo, cake and of course presents!! She did very good blowing out the candles! I think we blew the candles out at least 5 times...she kept wanting to do it again! Thanks again everyone for the presents and happy birthday wishes! You sure made one little girl VERY happy!

We had a small family party on Wednesday (her actual birthday). After blowing out her candles (once again more than once) she decided she wanted some cake and took a small bite! What a turd...she didn't even use her hands..no need...just put her face in:)

Thought I would add this picture also...Allie can be sweet one minute then a diva the next! Let the terrible 2's begin!!!

Brooks' Baptism

We welcomed Brooks into the church on January 22nd at St. Thomas. With everything else going on, we decided for Brooks' baptism we were taking the easy route and letting a restaurant do all the work instead of us. We went to Joe's Pizza afterwards and it was perfect...no cooking or cleanup!! Brooks did very well during the baptism. On the other hand, Allie had other plans and wanted to talk the entire time. We are still working on being quiet and sitting still at church. I know that is a lot to ask of a 22 month old!

Godparents - Aunt Julie and Uncle Tyler

The Ochs'

The Hermann's

The yummy cake I didn't have to make! haha!

Where Do I Begin?

Well my maternity leave has come and gone and let me add it was a crazy, fast couple of months. I guess I should start from the beginning. The first part of December I received a call from Harmon's in Oblong asking if I was still interested in a job. Of course I said yes!! We have always wanted to move back home and realized this was God's wink to us. Back to Jasper County we come!!

So let the fun begin. We enjoyed all the holidays get togethers, put a house on the market, moved into a rental house, Jason and I have both now quit jobs (Jason's last day was Wednesday), and started new jobs. Well Jason hasn't found a job yet but is working on a couple of opportunities. We couldn't have asked for a better moving day but then the ice storm hit and we had to go back to mom and dads!! Whew!! We will always remember the week we moved! It's finally starting to settle down and we are getting into a routine.

Brooks is getting so big. At his 2 month check he was already a healthy 14 lbs. He is smiling and cooing all the time. He is holding his head up more during "tummy time" getting stronger everyday. Before I know it he will be rolling over! He loves his bumbo seat and is also content laying on the floor looking up and playing with his toys. Allie is adjusting well to being a big sister. She is such a BIG help around the house. She mimics everything we do with Brooks with her dolls. She is practicing for the day she is a mommy. It is too cute!




I tried to get a couple of pictures in their Valentine Day shirts but its getting harder and harder for me to take pics of both of them. While Allie loves to give Brooks hugs, kisses and even hold him as soon as I get out the camera see immediately says "no pictures MOM, please!!" so...needless to say she doesn't cooperate and immediately turns her head! I did manage to get a few though.




I changed my background to spring!! Hopefully that will help melt this ice and snow!! I am ready for some warmer weather!