Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Summer Fun
Is there anything cuter than freckles and dimples?
...Maybe spikey, red, baby hair?
I love these kids so much.
"Cool! I wanna do that Mom!"
Summer rocks.
...Maybe spikey, red, baby hair?
I love these kids so much.
"Cool! I wanna do that Mom!"
Summer rocks.
Olympic Material
Kirsten is all athlete. Proof positive she has none of my genes. First, gymnast of the year, and now the "Fly Girl" for the Shore Acres swim team! (That's because she is so great at the butterfly stroke. It is not her favorite... but she is good!)
...Her backstroke's not bad either!
...Her backstroke's not bad either!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10 Days, 6 Cakes, and 3 Birthdays
...so we've been busy. Brian's birthday is July 2nd, Kirsten's is the 6th, and mine is the 12th. We also celebrate July 4th somewhere in there... needless to say it's a busy time of celebration.
Brian's parents held a "July Birthday Bash" on the 5th and we had a great time.
There was swimming
And Sliding
Adorable Cakes
And a star was born!
Grandma and Grandpa Don bought Kirsten a karaoke machine for her birthday. Needless to say, it was a HUGE hit!
Brian's parents held a "July Birthday Bash" on the 5th and we had a great time.
There was swimming
And Sliding
Adorable Cakes
And a star was born!
Grandma and Grandpa Don bought Kirsten a karaoke machine for her birthday. Needless to say, it was a HUGE hit!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
All American Fun
Every year my parents host a huge July 4th barbecue. We had a really good time (even though we didn't get to meet up with our friends at the beach for fireworks like I'd hoped.)
Here is our July fourth family photo! (I love alliteration.)
...Me and my best girls :) I was so happy that Sarah and Kyle took a break from all their "cool" parties to hang out with us and do the family thing.
...Danny practicing his sharing skills with Grandpa Don.
Grandpa's Guy
I love, love, love this picture. LOVE it.
When we decided to nix the beach fireworks Brian broke out some sparklers and fireworks in the yard. (No... it wasn't dark yet. The reason we didn't go out to the beach is that the kids were falling asleep in the yard from exhaustion.)
I love this "meeting of the minds" photo.
My All American Beauty
...Told you they were tired!
...And a blast from the past! This is the July 4th picnic two years ago.
(Notice that the twins were smaller than the beer bottles. Appropriate? Maybe not. Funny? Definitely.)
Here is our July fourth family photo! (I love alliteration.)
...Me and my best girls :) I was so happy that Sarah and Kyle took a break from all their "cool" parties to hang out with us and do the family thing.
...Danny practicing his sharing skills with Grandpa Don.
Grandpa's Guy
I love, love, love this picture. LOVE it.
When we decided to nix the beach fireworks Brian broke out some sparklers and fireworks in the yard. (No... it wasn't dark yet. The reason we didn't go out to the beach is that the kids were falling asleep in the yard from exhaustion.)
I love this "meeting of the minds" photo.
My All American Beauty
...Told you they were tired!
...And a blast from the past! This is the July 4th picnic two years ago.
(Notice that the twins were smaller than the beer bottles. Appropriate? Maybe not. Funny? Definitely.)
Monday, July 6, 2009
Eight Is Great!
My little girl turned eight years old today. EIGHT. I can't process that. She was turning four yesterday. YESTERDAY. I still remember the pink gingham dress with little lavender flowers that she wore on her fourth birthday. I though four sounded so old. Now she is eight.
My joyful girl had a wonderful birthday... and I had a wonderful time spending time with my girl.
My mom took off work to spend the day at the beach with the birthday girl, her brothers, and I. We had SUCH a good time playing in the sun and water.
Me and my girl (and one of my guys :)
It doesn't get any better than this!
Grammy (as Kirsten calls her) or Mimi (as Matt and Danny call her) helped the boys make a birthday cake for their sissy in the sand.
"What's gonna work? TEAM-WORK!" (This is a line from a kind of obnoxious but very cute song the "Wonder Pets" sing. Matt and Danny like to sing it- very loud- when they are working together. CUTE.)
After the beach we rinsed off in Grammy's pool and Brian and Grandpa joined us for the "present party".
Eight or eighteen? How grown-up does she look in her new dress??
We finished our day-long celebration by going out to dinner... maybe a bit too ambitious for the boys and I :) but fun none the less!
Top 8 Reasons I Love You, Birthday Girl
8. You cry at movies. All movies. We had to leave "Chicken Little" because you started to hyper-ventilate. You have the biggest heart. You are so empathetic and you feel with all your heart (and then some!).
7. You give 110% to everything (except cleaning your room :) You run faster, jump higher, and hug tighter than anyone else I know. You are fully present in every moment of your life. I admire that so much. It makes me want to be like you more than you'll ever know.
6. You are silly, goofy, and fun.
5. You are such an awesome big sister. You love your crazy, little brothers so much. Everyone asks if you get jealous. NEVER. You consider yourself a "little Mommy". You beg to wake up your brothers each morning and they throw themselves on the floor crying when you leave.
4. You are my girly girl. The one I've prayed for and dreamed of since I was eight years old. You love to have your hair curled, toe nails polished, and to wear dresses.
3. You are tough. I think you'll be a great athlete someday... or some other "tough", "cool" thing that I've never been. When you fall off the bars at gymnastics you jump right back on (and then have to be pulled off by your instructors to stop your bloody nose). It takes a lot to slow you down.
2. You take care of me. You are the person who plays with my hair, and rubs my head because you know I love it. You paint me pictures, write me letters, and tell me secrets. You fill me up in a way that no one else can.
1. You are my baby. You always will be. No matter how big you get... you will always be my little girl. I am so grateful that I get the privilege of being your mother. I love that you are my daughter.
Thank you for the privilege of loving you. You are my heart, little girl.
My joyful girl had a wonderful birthday... and I had a wonderful time spending time with my girl.
My mom took off work to spend the day at the beach with the birthday girl, her brothers, and I. We had SUCH a good time playing in the sun and water.
Me and my girl (and one of my guys :)
It doesn't get any better than this!
Grammy (as Kirsten calls her) or Mimi (as Matt and Danny call her) helped the boys make a birthday cake for their sissy in the sand.
"What's gonna work? TEAM-WORK!" (This is a line from a kind of obnoxious but very cute song the "Wonder Pets" sing. Matt and Danny like to sing it- very loud- when they are working together. CUTE.)
After the beach we rinsed off in Grammy's pool and Brian and Grandpa joined us for the "present party".
Eight or eighteen? How grown-up does she look in her new dress??
We finished our day-long celebration by going out to dinner... maybe a bit too ambitious for the boys and I :) but fun none the less!
Top 8 Reasons I Love You, Birthday Girl
8. You cry at movies. All movies. We had to leave "Chicken Little" because you started to hyper-ventilate. You have the biggest heart. You are so empathetic and you feel with all your heart (and then some!).
7. You give 110% to everything (except cleaning your room :) You run faster, jump higher, and hug tighter than anyone else I know. You are fully present in every moment of your life. I admire that so much. It makes me want to be like you more than you'll ever know.
6. You are silly, goofy, and fun.
5. You are such an awesome big sister. You love your crazy, little brothers so much. Everyone asks if you get jealous. NEVER. You consider yourself a "little Mommy". You beg to wake up your brothers each morning and they throw themselves on the floor crying when you leave.
4. You are my girly girl. The one I've prayed for and dreamed of since I was eight years old. You love to have your hair curled, toe nails polished, and to wear dresses.
3. You are tough. I think you'll be a great athlete someday... or some other "tough", "cool" thing that I've never been. When you fall off the bars at gymnastics you jump right back on (and then have to be pulled off by your instructors to stop your bloody nose). It takes a lot to slow you down.
2. You take care of me. You are the person who plays with my hair, and rubs my head because you know I love it. You paint me pictures, write me letters, and tell me secrets. You fill me up in a way that no one else can.
1. You are my baby. You always will be. No matter how big you get... you will always be my little girl. I am so grateful that I get the privilege of being your mother. I love that you are my daughter.
Thank you for the privilege of loving you. You are my heart, little girl.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Rainy Day Fun
Living in the Sunshine State we are quite stumpted by rainy days. Last week Charlotte and Santi, along with Nicole, Shane, and Antonio, came over for a rainy day playdate.
The boys made the best of their day playing cars, dancing, chasing each other, and enjoying an indoor picnic.
(My little house was quite busy with five energetic little boys... a group shot was NOT going to happen!)
The boys made the best of their day playing cars, dancing, chasing each other, and enjoying an indoor picnic.
(My little house was quite busy with five energetic little boys... a group shot was NOT going to happen!)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Birthday Princess
Last weekend the entire Taylor family got together to celebrate Allison's third birthday. My favorite part of the day was playing "Birthday Princess" with Allison and Kirsten. Nothing melts my heart like a little girl pretending to be Cinderella.
Allison got a Slip 'n Slide as a gift. Everyone enjoyed playing, although some did more walking then sliding :)
Allison is at that adorable age where she idolizes older girls. Kirsten is at that adorable age where she loves to lead the little ones in games. What a perfect pair!
We managed to get one decent picture of all the cousins together (along with Brian and Uncle Jeff).
Happy Birthday Allison! We hope your Birthday wish comes true!
Allison got a Slip 'n Slide as a gift. Everyone enjoyed playing, although some did more walking then sliding :)
Allison is at that adorable age where she idolizes older girls. Kirsten is at that adorable age where she loves to lead the little ones in games. What a perfect pair!
We managed to get one decent picture of all the cousins together (along with Brian and Uncle Jeff).
Happy Birthday Allison! We hope your Birthday wish comes true!
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