Summer Silly

Mother's Day Out is over and this is our first full week of summer! It is a challenge to keep my busy toddler entertained while caring for a baby. Sometimes things get silly around here. I decided to try on Ella's precious hat Mimi got he. Of course Griffin wanted a hat too, so he tried on her pink sun hat. I thought this was hilarious so of course I had to snap a picture! I'm sure these two will have more summer sillies coming soon!

Tasty Treat

It's summer time and Griff and I both LOVE ice cream, however it's full of sugar and not the best thing to eat when you're trying to loose baby weight. So the other day I came across a recipe for banana ice cream. I was skeptical, but it's totally delicious and very healthy too! Here's how you make it:

Banana Ice Cream

- 2 bananas sliced and frozen in a zip lock

- Skim Milk (or whatever milk you buy)

- Nutella, Honey, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Syrup or whatever you want to add in

Throw the banana's in a blender or food processor and add a couple tablespoons of milk. I just kept adding till it was the consistency of ice cream. Then add some flavor if you like. I added Nutella because it could be the best thing on Earth! Just a tablespoon gave it great flavor. Blend a little more and eat it up! Griffin totally went for this treat and keeps asking for more!

Seriously, if you've never tried Nutella...go buy some today. Let me warn you though, you might need to hide the jar!

Delicious Mommy!!!

WWF

The other day we found these three boys sweetly sharing the I Pad in our bedroom. Enjoying a moment to visit with each other, we mommies left them to their quiet play. Well, that didn't last long...in true boy fashion it turned into a full out wrestling match! After having a boy, I now know some things just come naturally. Somehow I can't imagine Ella and her sweet little friends dog piling each other...

Oh boy here we go!!!

Happy Monday!

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I love you Mom!

Mother's Day has new meaning for me now that I'm a Mom too. But, for me this special day isn't about me, it's about the most amazing woman I know, my mom. She is the most selfless, caring, faithful, devoted person I know. She's beautiful on the inside and out, and I could never thank her enough for all she's done for me. I know God chose her to be my mother long before I was created, and I thank Him all the time for her. She loves her husband, children, and grandchildren with a passion that amazes me. My mom gives so much of her time, energy, and heart to make sure we are all cared for and know that we are loved. She has set such a wonderful example for me on how to love and care for my own family. Now that I have children of my own, I realize how deep her love for me goes, but does she realize how much I truly love and appreciate her? I hope she does!

I love you sweet Mom!

Mother's Day Blessings

I had such a wonderful Mother's Day! Saturday Jason sent me off with my girlfriends for the whole day while he watched the kiddos. We got pedicures, went to City Centre and had a yummy lunch at Cyclone Anayas, shopped around, and had drinks at the Yard House. It was a wonderful afternoon. That night we got a sitter and Gigi and Papa J treated us all to dinner at Perry's! It was so delicious and nice to visit as adults because we usually have lots of little ones around. Sunday we woke up and Jason cooked me a great breakfast. We went to church and got to sit with Jason's Aunt Heather and cousin Gavin and my cousin Luke and his wife Lindsy. Her mom was in town and she loved loving on sweet Ella! After we got home both kids took super long naps, BONUS!!! We woke them up and headed to Nana and Grandpa's for more celebrating. I love that Jason has such a big family because every time we get together there's tons of kids, lots of laughter, and plenty of good food! I feel so blessed to be Griffin and Ella's mommy. I know that God chose me to be their mother and it is such a blessing!

Better Late than Never

I really have no excuse as to why these Easter pictures are so late, except that life with a 3 month old and two year old can be pretty busy! We had such a wonderful, fun filled Easter. This was the first year Jason and I got to put the Easter baskets together and hide eggs for the kids. We had so much fun! Here's their Easter baskets (thanks Mimi and Gigi for filling them with lots of goodies)!

Griffin loved the idea that the Easter bunny left him so many great treats!

After baskets we moved outside to find the eggs the Easter bunny left.

He found them all!

Silly boy, he loved his beach towel from Mimi

Then we all got ready and went to church

After church we headed to Aunt Heather's for the Easter family party. We had a yummy lunch and Ella got to meet lots of family including her Great Grandma Bop who she loved!

I love this picture of Aunt Lala, Daddy, and Ella...she's so loved

The kids have a huge Easter egg hunt and Griffin and Bryce are comparing their eggs!

Gigi got Jack and Griff matching shirts to wear and Ella got a precious dress too. I loved these pictures of the cousins together!

Ella and Bop had a lot to talk about!

Aunt Holly giving Ella a bottle

It was a long day and we were exhausted but it felt so good to spend our first Easter as a family of four with family! It's hard to believe Ella will be running around with the big kids next year!

Happy 3 months Ella!

Ella has brought more joy into our lives the past 3 months than we ever thought possible. She is a perfect fit for our family, so happy and easy going. Here are some things Miss Ella has been up to:

- Such a good sleeper- I can put her down fully awake and she will put herself to sleep. She takes 3 naps a day and has been sleeping through the night (7:45 pm-7 am) for a week now...LOVE this!

- Ella is very social, she loves when people notice her and will smile at anyone who glances her way, even her toys!

- Noticed herself in the mirror and she thinks she's pretty cute too!

- Ella is Daddy's little girl already. When Jason came home from a week in Japan, he couldn't believe how much he missed his little girl. She loves it when Jason whistles at her and gets a huge smile on her face.

- Pretty much hates the car seat which is unfortunate considering we are busy running brother around...hoping she'll give up and just deal with it soon

- Loves watching Griffin when he plays with her. He continues to be a great big brother and loves to kiss her "lil toes"

- Getting very strong and can hold her head up high during tummy time

We love you so much Ella Kay, thank you for bringing so much happiness into our family!