Payback Papa

Kayleigh had me laughing so hard tonight. It all started with her being a crab to Papa Mike. Kayleigh took a break from crabbing and saw the hose was on dripping water to the tree. My nice father saw that Kayleigh was interested in the hose. So he told her to try to turn the top where the water comes out and look to see if the water comes out more. He knew full well that the water would come spraying out right in her face. So of course she turns the end and water flies in her face. This both scares her and really ticks her off. So I tell her to spray Papa for revenge. Oh she loved this idea! He had to hide behind the column and wait for her to turn, so he could grab the hose from behind. Kayleigh and I were laughing our butts off. The pictures are not too clear, but I think you get the idea. There was water all over the side of the house, the cushions, everywhere. Don't mess with this 3 year old!

Little Miss Taylor could care less about the drama around her. She was perfectly content to eat her ice cream sandwich and then play with the drippings. She created quite the work of art on the table and window behind her. Not to worry...Kaykay cleaned it with the hose!

Kayleigh's New Do

Kayleigh got a big girl haircut today. She has had a trim before, but this was her first time in the big chair. She likes to be prepared and is not a fan of surprises. So that morning we showed her pictures online of the salon and told her exactly what to expect. She was excited and looking at the pictures said, "It looks like the chairs are rides!" She was very well behaved and did great. I think the sucker may have helped! I was so proud of my big girl. It was only a trim and some layers, but she looks beautiful. It makes morning combing a bit easier.

When she was all done, she put her card into this machine and out popped a cool stamp!

I just love those beautiful curls!

Labor Day

These girls can not get enough of the pool! We relaxed at Gma and Gpa Jarecki's house with Jared, Carrie, and Addie this Labor Day. The girls enjoyed swimming. Kayleigh is such a dare devil and is a bit crazy in the water. I think she must have jumped off that rock 100 times. Then Papa Mike would throw her into the air and she loved it! I can remember swimming all the time when I was little and having the most fun when my dad would throw me in the air a zillion times.

Gia at 1 week

Little Miss Gia is one week old. She is such a sweet and beautiful baby. I absolutely love to watch Taylor with her. I was feeding her a bottle and Taylor has to crawl up on my lap too. She will lean over and give Gia kisses all over and just rub her cheek against her face. It is so dang sweet!

Cuddle time with Uncle Josh


Taylor checking out one of her new best friends

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!