Wedding Time

 practicing their rolls for the big day

all ready to walk down the aisle

my handsome ring bearer, best man and beautiful little flower girl

Here are the kids making their way down to the aisle.  This momma's heart was bursting full of pride watching these two cuties perform their ring bearer and flower girl duties.

and they're hitched!  welcome officially to the family Alaina!  We are so happy for the two of you,  it was an honor and so much fun to be a part of your day.

here's what we think of all these pictures!

The kids did an awesome job the day of the wedding.  True to their personalities, Jack was reserved and a little nervous about having so much attention and Stella was eating up every minute.  At the end of the night I had one TIRED little ring bearer and flower girl. 

Jack before........

........Jack later on in the evening = overtired and hyperactive

Stella at the beginning of the dance.....

 ..........and the end, my tired little cuddle bug

Pool Time!

 The kids had a blast soaking up as much pool time as they could on our trip to San Francisco.  The hotel had the perfect little pool for a four and six year old, and with plenty of attention from all the family there, they were kept thoroughly entertained for hours.  

In case you were wondering, Stella spotted this cute little swim cap at Target one day and had to have it. (Of course I agreed it was pretty cute and am a sucker so I bought it for her.)  She was insistent on wearing it at all times while in the pool in order to keep her hair dry......sister doesn't want to get any split ends,         smart girl :)

The Many S's of Stella

Happy 4th birthday to our spunky, smart, sassy, sweet, strong-willed, Stella, our little star!  Stella amazes us daily with her smart logical thinking and her vocabulary. Her favorite words of the  moment: fashionable, unbelievable and incredible.  This adult like talk usually manages to crack us up daily.  Stella is a story teller and has a vivid imagination; she has no problem being the center of attention.  She is little miss independent, tries to imitate mommy as much as possible, and has the best belly laugh.  She is also developing into quite the graceful little dancer.  If not dancing around the house in dress up clothes, you will probably find Stella playing in her market or kitchen or taking care of one of her six babies or kids (her oldest is named Hannah and youngest Henry (all girls) she also has a husband Nick.) Her new bike she got for her birthday comes complete with a seat for her baby on the back, per Stella's requirement.  

Stella, your spunky little personality provides our family with so much fun and entertainment and we are so lucky to have you in our lives, we love you to the moon and back!

enjoy a look back at the past year of Stella!

Happy Birthday Stella