10.06.2010

Coolest 2 Year Old Ever!

Miss Taylor loves to wear sunglasses and loves purple. So when we spotted these shades we knew she had to have them! She wouldn’t take them off all day, even indoors.

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9.26.2010

Super Play Date

We had an awesome play date at our house today! A ton of my work girls and their kids came over. We made tutus, princess dress up, swam, ate and enjoyed each others company outside of the hospital. Thanks so much to everyone who came over. We definitely need to do this again. I unfortunately did not get more than 2 pictures. It was a little wild, so the camera got neglected. 

This was my cupcake station. I made dozens of sugar free chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and let the kids decorate them. It was really fun, but maybe next time it will be set up outside. It felt like you were walking on sand in my house for the rest of the day. A bit messy, but well worth it!

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Party girls Kristia and Ella! There was a little mix up with the juice and strong sangria, so poor Ella was a bit out of it for a while. Hope they still had fun!

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Beautiful Bridal Shower

In continuation of Jena’s weekend, today was her bridal shower. It was a gorgeous shower. It was held a Coupe Des Tartes. Delicious food and drinks, beautiful decorations, and the best company. 

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Sweet “lil” Sam Tucker! He is not ever 3 months old! I love him! I only let him go when my arms gave out!

9.25.2010

Soccer Star

Kayleigh had her very first soccer game today! It was so cute to watch them run around not caring what goal they went for and not knowing who was on their team. Kayleigh’s team is the Hornets. We made hornet/bee hair clips that turned out pretty cute. It was still so hot out so the kids got tired really quick. Kayleigh was sweaty and exhausted by the end of the hour. 054

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After the game the girls went to play with Gma and Gpa Jarecki. Josh and I went to buy my new car! We have been thinking and talking with the dealer for weeks now and finally worked out our deal. I will definitely miss my highlander but am super excited to get a Prius! It will be a bit more green for the environment and our bank account. Plus Kay thinks it sounds like “Princess” so how could we go wrong.

Bride to Be Jena

Mommy had a girls night out! We celebrated for Jena’s bachelorette party. I love spending time with my girls!! We first had dinner and wine at a wine bar in Scottsdale. Nerissa polished off the last bottle.

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Then we headed over to a karaoke bar. I love karaoke, but only to watch and laugh, definitely not to torture people with my singing. Annie took over the mic! She was like the Asian Mariah Carey :) Although I guess maybe more like Britney Spears with the whole stripper pole dancing. I did end up singing (if you can call it that) a few songs.

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This may have been my favorite song of the evening…Annie and Riss doing a choreographed Thriller. Good times…

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Do only nurses go to sleep after a night of drinking with IV hydration? (notice the lamp)

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Love you Jenatalia!

9.15.2010

Picture Day

Kayleigh had her very first picture day! She was really excited to wear her new beautiful outfit. She even practiced her cheesy grins.

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When I picked her up and asked her how it went she said, “Well the guy only took 1 picture, but he said I did perfect!” She must be used to me taking a ton of pictures, so one seemed pretty easy for her!

Kindergarten Prep 2010…

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She looks a bit annoyed, beautiful but bored with the whole thing!

9.14.2010

Big Girl Bed

Taylor Mae got her big girl bed!! She loves taking her naps in my bed during the day and does great, so we figured it was time. She was really excited. We redecorated her room with owls, trees, and squirrels. She ran in her room and pointed to everything on the walls and just squealed with excitement! Every night I rock her for a few minutes before bed, but sadly not tonight. She went sprinting strait to her big girl bed. She said, “no book, no rock, Big Girl Bed!!” Made me a little sad that she is not a baby, but at the same time we are having so much fun as our girls grow!

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Multitasking

This morning Miss Taylor was busy at work. A lap top and 2 Ipods!

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9.05.2010

Really more birthdays…

I feel like all we have been doing is celebrating birthdays! Tonight Gma Mona made a cake to celebrate Daddy and Gma Lisa’s birthday. The girls were in a great mood after their baths and were ready for some cake!

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I don’t think we finished getting Taylor ready after her bath :)

9.04.2010

Gia’s Birthday Party

The girls went bowling for the first time! Gia’s first birthday party was at the bowling alley. The first few times the girls went without the ramp and it was a bit painful to watch. The ball barely made it to the pins. Then came the ramp and the strikes!! Kayleigh was cracking me up with how dramatic (like always) she was, “Oh I can’t even look!”

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For some silly reason Gia did not like when everyone sang to her. I think she had fun the rest of the time though!

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Happy birthday Gia, we love you!!