It's party time!

Today was Amelia's 2nd birthday party and I think it was a HUGE success. She had a ball playing with all the kids and i think the adults had a good time visiting with each other as well. There was a pool, a water table and a sprinkler to keep the kids cool - i think the pool was the biggest hit! We had a great lunch of sloppy joe's, chips and a fantastic cake for dessert. Here are the pics - and i warn you, there will be a lot! Thanks to everyone who came and for all the wonderful gifts given to Amelia - we appreciate them all!

where are all my friends?
payton has arrived! yeah!
Shelby has arrived!


Hannah has arrived!
bathing beauty

linda and family
lexi and duncan have arrived!
go shelby go!

the beautiful cake
goodie bags
what?
it's my 2nd birthday??
well, bring on the cake!

blow out the candles

and dig in! forks are for sissy's!
yummy!
i need another taste!
now that's a good cake!
ok, ok i surrender. i'll use the fork!

bring on the gifts!


our little family!
bubble face
what a beauty

Happy 2nd Birthday Beautiful girl!

Amelia's book club, #3

Amelia is ready to make another reading suggestion. Her current recommendation is:



Barnyard dance! By: Sandra Boynton



The synopsis: Grab your partner a get ready for a fantastic story. "Stomp your feet! Clap your hands! Everybody ready! For a barnyard dance!" This creative story will have you moving and dancing to rhythmic beat of the story. The words rhyme as they dance you through the book. From "bow to the horse, Bow to the cow. Twirl with the pig if you know how." To "With an oink and a moo and a quack quack quack, the dance is done, but we’ll be back!" Whether you like western dancing or not you will not be able to help yourself from moving your feet and clapping your hands when you read this book to your preschooler. Your young child will be learning animal sounds without even knowing they are learning. The illustrations are absolutely delightful.



This is definitely one of Amelia's favorites. She will clap her hands and stomp her feet every time. She brings it to me to read to her frequently. It has a great rhythm and is easy to sing/read to her. This book gets her official five sticky fingers seal of approval!

just because i am super cute

some new pics :) and check out those pig tails!! enjoy! show me some teeth Mia!
i am just too cute!

Happy Fourth of July!!

we went to Aunt Deb's for the fourth and we had a great time! All of my family was there - including my cousin Payton who i love to play with! there was even a fireworks display before we left! i think the 4th is one of my favorite holidays!

just like pawpaw!

let me help you payton!

i love watermelon!

This is how I roll!
My first sparklers!

The artist hard at work!
the instrument: chalk
The result: an Amelia orginal

stinkin cute

Cheese!