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ian is 2!

We had a fun little celebration for Ian on friday for his 2nd birthday. I made him some chocolate cupcakes (gluten free.. poor little guy) Cake is one of his favorite words to say:) He got a couple really fun gifts and for the first half hour or so he didn't even have to share with his brother and sister!

childrens museum

I took the boys, and nora to the childrens museum a couple weeks ago. I thought I would have a hard time chasing Ian all over, but it was quite the opposite. He would study each display and try to figure out how everything worked...
He loved it there and we will have to go more this fall when its just him and nora at home during the days.

Here are some pics...sorry they are so blurry, they were moving a lot :)

cute photos

nora mae had a blessing

Nora had her baby blessing last sunday. Sadly there was no microphone, so i couldn't really hear much of it. But knowing jonny it was sweet and heart felt and to the point. For her to be happy.

Here are a few photos right before we left for church of my sweet little girl, dressed head to toe in beautiful handmade clothes from people who love her.

power washing

                   Yesterday was a warm 82 degrees so jonny got out his pressure washer and pressure washed the kids...and would it be summer without a picture of liv and a toad?

Things to smile about....

                                        Everytime I go in Liv's room and see this darling turquoise chair
                                     It makes me really happy...its the perfect size and in great shape.
       

 The new domino magazine...its lovely. I love their style of decorating, and all the good tips and inspiration....love love love the painted stairs.

 This darling girl, oh how I love her. and this great snuggle wrap thing ive been really wanting but just couldn't make myself pay 30 dollars for it. Found it at tj maxx for 6! it makes her sleep longer at night, and that makes me very happy:)

 Hearing olivia play her guitar, and sing. She has only been taking lessons almost 2 months but she is really catching on, and is doing really well. She has a recital on the 11th.

                                            these two crazy monkeys...so cute.

                                       going to the farm and fleet with jonny and seeing all the baby
                                       chickens they have for sale.

lincolns birthday

                       
                                We started out by hand delivering these pretty helium balloons...each had a cute
invitation that I made in illustrator, and note that says "pop me". Linc was SO excited to give these to his friends. p.s. this idea was inspired by some creative person on the internet and those cool machines that used to put teddybears inside balloons as a gift...remember those at the mall? remember malls:)
anyway....

Liv made balloon animals and we played all sorts of balloon games. The biggest hit was the balloon darts, and a game where we popped balloons to find prizes inside. We made the party short 1.5 hours and that was enough for me.....wow im sure glad i dont have 12 kids, all age 5. Happy 5th birthday Lincky James....I love you!