One Night And Forever

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Fun

This past weekend was Labor Day Weekend. We had no plans at all and it was absolutely wonderful! Especially when I start to think about all the weekends we have plans from here on out. It was great to just hang out as a family and enjoy each others company.

One of the main things that entertained us this weekend were the new nerf guns that daddy bought. Last Wednesday we went to daddy's work to visit him and have dinner. After dinner we were watching TV in the entertainment room when one of daddy's coworkers started shooting the girls with his nerf gun. They thought it was the greatest thing ever and were not too happy about leaving. The next day daddy went out and bought a nerf gun for each of us. Since then we have had a number of wars, teams, and games. I think we might be getting a little too much pleasure out of shooting each other!

We also got the trampoline back up! Daddy finished the fence so we are hopeful the trampoline won't blow away again. We also took a couple creative precautions so lets keep our fingers crossed. It is so great to have it back and Mimi loves it. The other day Bumpkin and Troublemaker were out there jumping and Mimi was inside with me. She could here them and was literally screaming at them through the door. I felt so bad I caved and took her out to join them. She is still too little to be on there while they jump but it is hard to explain that to her. Her big sisters think it is fun to let her enjoy herself on the trampoline but they don't want her to do it long because they aren't allowed to move. She tries so hard to jump though, it is super cute!

Daddy's Little Helper

Troublemaker,

You have always been good with your hand and interested in helping put things together. I can remember when you were two and I was trying to put together a craft item that needed screws and you were helping me use the screwdriver. I was so impressed that you actually knew how to do it at such a young age. So it was no surprise to me when you were interested in helping daddy build the fence. Super cute, but no surprise. You actually choose to go out there and carry wood for him and hand him tools. Here you are carrying a piece of wood much bigger than you!

Very impressive! It is amazing to see what gifts God has given you and imagine what is to come.

Love you little lady!

Mommy

Monday, September 3, 2012

Mimi's 1st birthday!

I can't believe it Mimi but you are a year old already. I have heard it for years but it wasn't until I was a parent I realized its true meaning; time really does fly. And it seems like it gets quick and quicker the older I get. In just a few short months you have gone from my sweet sleeping baby to walking at 10 months and choosing a bottle over most foods but loving sweets. You have learned how to throw temper tantrums when I take away toys and loving being around your sisters. You are a sweet baby girl with dimples on both cheeks and pigtails in your hair.

Your birthday party was ladybug themed. We invited all your baby friends and their families. But first we had to get ready for your party. And in true mommy fashion I wanted until the last minute to start getting ready but didn't want to take anything off the agenda. So in swopped Nana and Aunt H. We stayed up much later then we should but the food was delish and cute! While I focused on the cake, Nana helped me make the ladybug pretzels and toad stolls and Aunt H worked on some of the decorations. Yes it did take much longer to make the ladybug pretzels then it took to eat then. And yes it was fun to watch Nana wrestle with the marshmellows for the toad stolls. Troublemaker had decided to punch their bag so they were all stuck together. :)

The next morning we got up, finished the cake, decorated, and waited for the guests.

Here is what the dessert table looked like.

The birthday girl waking from her nap to find all her guest.

The big kids went downstairs on the craft table and decorated their goodie bags.

The birthday girl finally woke up so we started the party with treat and games.

Then it was cake time! I purposely didn't do anything fancy to Mimi's smash cake because of her food issues. I knew there was no chance of her smashing into it if I did too much so it was just cake and icing. She was actually a little scared and confused while we sang to her.