Gia Michael Dobberpuhl

Gia Michael Dobberpuhl, our newest niece, is here!! She was born on August 31st (just like her Unlce Josh) at 11:09 am. Weighing in at 7# 9 oz, 20 inches long. She is absolutely gorgeous! Maggie and Gia are both doing great!

Proud parents Maggie and Michael

This was the last day the hospitals still allowed children to visit before flu precautions. So my parents gave me a hand bringing the girls for a visit. The girls were very excited. Kaykay was more excited to visit one of her best friends- Maggie. Taylor loves babies and gave Gia some sweet kisses.

The big 3-0!!!

Happy birthday to my wonderful hubby and an amazing Daddy who turned 30! We let Daddy sleep in and then took him to Chili's for lunch before he had to go to work. Kayleigh was like "Daddy you don't have to go to work today! But Daddy it is your birthday!"

Josh loving that I pulled out the camera...

Daddy and his girls...

Kayleigh was entertaining herself before the food came...

You may want to think twice before using the next restaurant crayon...

Celebrate!

My old hubby is 30, my old mama is 54, and my old baby is 3! Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated with us and to everyone who sent cards and gifts. We had an awesome day. So much fun!!
Kaykay's grand entrance...

Princess Kayleigh in her party dress. She has been dying to wear this for the last month. She talked me into letting her try it on for "3 minutes" a day, so she was ecstatic to really wear it!

Playing outside...
Sydney

The Freeman and Tucker boys

Taylor and Dylan


Kayleigh's new princess wardrobe stand from gma and gpa Jarecki

Kayleigh opening her presents in undies and high heels....classy!

A true Princess...dress, crown, necklace, earrings, and skittles.

Princess in training...

Great Grandma Lou and Miss Addie

Uncle Mike helping Kaykay with gifts,

My girl...




Those cheeks just make me smile

Almost reading for bed

Such a fun day celebrating some of the most important people in my life!

Kaykay is 3!

My big girl is 3 years old! She is getting to be such a little girl, no longer a toddler. We had a day filled with swimming and family. Josh, with the help of my dad and Rick, put together the girls swing set. All the grandparents and AZ aunts, uncles, and cousins were there. We also had out of town visitors here. Both great grandmas, cousin Deidre, and Auntie Jean and Rick. We grilled up some polish sausage and brats Gma Gerre brought from WI. Auntie Maggie and Uncle Mike gave Kaykay a new pink harmonica which she loved.

My big strong hubby working hard for his girls. Papa Mike is "supervising".

Papa Joe, Auntie Maggie, and GGma Gerre

Kaykay with Papa Joe and Gma Mona

Kayleigh and her special bday cupcake. Auntie Maggie bought a puppy candle that looked liked Sissie and Kayleigh thought was the coolest thing.

This picture shows Kayleigh's love of cards, especially when they play music. So much thought went into her gift (notice it on the floor) but she was most excited about her Aurora card that played The Sleeping Beauty song.

The bday princess with her newest gown and gloves.

The girls with Auntie Maggie and Uncle Mike

Kayleigh and Gma Lisa dancing

Kayleigh playing a tune for Grandma Lou.

Kayleigh keeps us on our toes for sure. She always makes me laugh. I am in constant amazement with her vocabulary. I of course think she is the smartest thing ever. She loves to sing, swim, and play outside. Her favorite thing is her dog Sissie. She loves to quote movies-all the time. Her favorite movies this week are Kung Fu Panda and Finding Nimo. Her all time favorites are Frosty the Snow Man and Santa Clause is Coming to Town, which are played all year round. She is doing great at using the big girl potty and loves to pick out what undies she gets to wear each day. She is definitely a daddy's girl. Her favorite foods are burritos, cinnamon rolls, and of course chocolate. Kaykay dresses up like a princess everyday and often times we will run our errands with her dressed like Aurora, Ariel, or some princess. I could not imagine my life without her! Happy birthday my big 3 year old, I love you!!!!

Play room wall #1

The first wall of the girl's play room is complete. It is truly amazing. Every time we go upstairs the girls have to peek in to see the princesses. Okay I have to peek in also because I just like to stair in amazement. I don't know if you can tell from the pictures, but the sand is very textured and looks real. My friend Stacie is the master mind behind this. She is so dang talented! She can be hired for your rooms also- but not until ours is done:)