Daisy Diva

Brooklyn outgrew her Barbie bike. (Her knees were practically hitting her chin when she pedaled.) We went back and forth on what bike to get her, then I found this. Daisy Diva! It has old fashioned fenders, a basket, and seat with springs. Plus it is baby blue! Sooo cute! I ordered it and the whole family was excited to watch Casey put it together. It took Brooklyn a couple tries to get used to a bigger bike (she got a little emotional and almost gave up.) but eventually got used to it. Olivia was excited too, because we added a basket to her bike also. (She just learned to ride without training wheels last month. Now everyday that it isn't raining she gets her bike out and rides around the back yard. She can often be found riding her bike, wearing her swim suit, suede winter boots up to her knees, and her helmet.)

We took the kids to "the jumps" on Monday. (an empty lot with a ditch about as deep as I am tall.) Casey kept telling Brooklyn that her bike couldn't do jumps because the handlebars are so big. But I thought that was what they were all like 20 years ago. So we went. Nathan can't go because he has training wheels. Then he runs in front of Olivia, so crashes and her handlebars come loose. Then before I can finish with her, Brooklyn crashes. So I'm helping her, and Olivia crashes again! (Casey couldn't help because he had Cody on his bike.) This was my first time at "the jumps". (Casey has taken them a few times, and they go on and on about what fun it is.) Let's just say it wasn't what I expected.

Cody's 1st Birthday

It's been 1 whole year! I can't believe it! I wish being pregnant went that fast! Cody celebrated his first birthday with his cousin Evelyn who is 7 hours older than him. The weather was nice so we had cake, pie and ice cream out on our new patio (I'll post about that later). Cody has been walking for about 2 weeks now. He is still very wobbly but is always carrying something while he walks (I guess he likes a challenge). He got a cute little ball from the kids for his birthday,they also gave one to Evelyn. He can palm it and loved walking around holding one in each hand.

Cody started to walk a couple weeks ago. So he got new shoes for his b-day.

It was also mother's day, so I ended up getting the first half of the day off, then I got busy making 2 strawberry rhubarb pies. They are totally worth is though, they are my favorite! For mother's day the kids and Casey brought me breakfast in bed. Olivia made a cute heart pin at preschool and drew me some beautiful pictures. Brooklyn made a cute paper plate craft at school. The kids and Casey gave me a sprayer for my plants and a little shovel. The kids were so excited for mother's day, they were busy all week preparing all their crafts. When the girls got home from school they both ran in the house and found special hiding places for their gifts and told me not to look there.

I'm 3 now I'm 4

Nathan's birthday was 2 days after was got back from our cruise. He had been planning his 4th birthday since last year. He was very specific about what is should be like. " I want a Transformers Optimus Prime birthday with Gabe and Hiram." So I decided that since it was a beautiful day I just threw the party together that day. We had the family over and his two friends. We had a barbecue outside and played some games. It went really well, I'm glad I didn't wait until later in the week.

So here's a bit about 4 year old Nathan. He's been telling us that he is not Nate-dawg anymore. He says,"When I was little I'm Nate-dawg, I'm 4 I'm Nathan." He's excited about learning his ABC's. (poor thing, I forgot to even try to teach him them, I was still working on Olivia.) We'll have to work on them this summer. He loves pineapple and to ride his new bike, Rocket, and got a matching helmet from grandma May. He can be the sweetest little boy, but he loves to drive people crazy. He loves to tease people until they snap. I'm his sunbeams teacher and let's just say I'm exhausted. He is very particular about where every thing goes. He remembers where they came from and will correct you if you try to put it in the wrong place. He is so stink'n cute all he has to do is smile and I just makes you want to squeeze him! (And he know's it!)