just a little bit spoiled....in a good way.

I told Matt that I already had Marie's Birthday present.  It wasn't cheap and it was only she really needed for her birthday at just two years old.  Of course Matt thinks she also needs a motorized four wheeler.  I had my doubts, but I have to say it is one of the cutest things to see this little girl riding around the block with her strawberry sunglasses on sitting on her princess four wheeler.  She may be a little spoiled but man, she is just so darn cute!

Happy Happy Birthday Marie dear!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's amazing how at only two years old this little girl seems to know all about birthdays and it seems like she has just been waiting and waiting to turn two.  She was so excited about her cake and she had the cutest little smirk on her face as we sang "happy birthday."  It was fun to have her cousins Ethan and Madison there for her little party and she just loved opening her presents.  I found a little wooden kitchen at a consignment sale and it matched her wooden hutch perfectly so I knew I had to get it for her birthday. It was fun to watch her play pretend with it.  It is amazing to me that Marie has only been in our lives for two years and yet I really can't imagine my life without my little girl. I am truly humbled to be her mother, she has taught me so much and has brought so much joy into our little family.  She can make us laugh when we are sad, or make her brothers smile even when they are scowling and upset.  She is like a little ray of sunshine everywhere she goes.  Of course she has her two year old moments and she can cause frustration at times but seriously she is just too cute to stay upset at.  We love our little Marie.  Happy Birthday sweet girl.

I can't get over it!

 

I think as a mom I sometimes have the urge to take a picture just because.  There is no real reason except that I am just amazed at how cute my children are.  I'm pretty sure this was one of those times.  After getting Marie ready for the day I just couldn't get over how cute she looked.  As I look at the pictures now, I realize how old she looks and how tall she is.  My baby really is growing up.  She is so much fun and makes me laugh everyday.  I am so happy that she will soon have the chance to be a big sister.  It will be interesting to see how she reacts to a new little princess in the home.  I can't imagine loving another little girl as much as I love her, and yet I know it will happen because there is always room in our hearts for more love. 

 

 

 

Miniture Golf

 

 

 

 

Pretty sure this was one of those days where we were looking for ANYTHING to get us out of the house with the kids.  I am also pretty sure I was about 8 or 9 months pregnant and everything was very miserable.  Just walking a short distance was a struggle.  I don't think I leaned over one time to pick up a golf ball, but I did enjoy watching my kiddos play.  This was Marie's first time playing and she was little miss independent.  She didn't want much help, she always wanted to go first, she didn't want to wait for the people in front of us, and she didn't care if it was her ball or not she was going to hit it or pick it up......but what do you expect? she is only two.  Most important thing is that we had fun and the kids got a free Popsicle when it was over because it was sooooo hot!

T BALL

 

This summer the boys got to play T Ball.  It was a lot different from last year, because they seemed to be a lot more into it than before.  It was a fun season because they were able to be on the same team as their cousin Ethan since him and his sister Madison were staying with Grandma Lorz for the month of June.  Marie and Madison had fun playing together and they especially loved drawing.  One game they sat in a chair together and drew pictures for almost the entire game.  I love watching my boys involved in sports and to see their progress from year to year is amazing.  I think they have a lot of fun which makes the hassle of trying to keep track of all of the gear worth it! 

 

 

 

Splash Pad

YAY!!! For a new splash pad that was built at the park just down the road from our house.  It has been such a fun place to go and cool off this summer.  It's so nice to be able to just walk down the street anytime we want and have such a fun place for the kids to play.  One time we got to go with the kids cousins, Ethan and Madison.  Marie was a little hesitant of the water at first but she soon had fun running and touching the water and then running back and laughing.  It was easier for her to do it when she saw her brothers and cousins having so much fun.  I am so happy we live in the area we do, we are lucky to live by the church, school, library, and now such a fun park!  What are we going to do when the summer is over?

 

 

My brave boy.

 

Recently we decided to have Nathan's tonsils looked at.  He has always been a loud snorer and he has trouble eating and being able to breath through his nose.  The doctor agreed that Nathan would need his tonsils and adenoids out.  We did it his last day of school so that he wouldn't miss too much t-ball, or other fun things going on during the summer.  I am so proud of how Nathan handled everything.  He was scared but very calm.  He asked a lot of question but tried so hard to be brave.  he cried a few times before, talking about it, and then when they were prepping him to go back for surgery I noticed a few tears running down his face.  We got him to give us a little smile but you can see in his eyes that he is worried.  It was so cute how he held on to his daddy's hat before and during surgery, for comfort.  When it was time for him to go back for surgery he walked back with the Anesthesiologist and he was so brave.   When it was all over, he still didn't even complain much and Matt was able to hold him and comfort him while he was waking from surgery.  The next few weeks were a little hard and somewhat painful for him, but I am so proud of how well he handled everything. I loved being the one to take care of him once we got home.  He really is such a sweet boy, and I feel so blessed to be his mother.