Superstar Brooklee

Brooklee is HILARIOUS. When you ask her to smile for the camera you get more than what you bargained for!

Our Two Beautiful Daughters

I cant help but think how eternally blessed Nic and I are to have such beautiful and energetic girls. These two sweethearts make our days so adventurous to say the least. They have grown up too fast. Brooklee has started Preschool and Brinley well, she is INTO EVERYTHING. I often get frazzled by the end of the day because of the chaos, but when I sit down and look at this picture I just feel overwhelmingly blessed. How could I not?

2010 Pioneer Days Parade

24th of July is a HUGE celebration in St. Johns. We don't participate in much of the events but the one thing we do go to is the parade. Grandma Finch brought over Brodey, Nellie and Jax to celebrate this event with us. It was so much fun. We got the hook up for a sweet spot on the side of the road thanks to Annie Anderson. The kids enjoyed the candy they were getting. The highlight of the parade was when the firetruck came and parked in front of us and turned on their house. Every single kid within a 3 block radius was under the hose. Well... except for Brooklee. She ran away from that chaos. Too funny.

(Brooklee, Sariah Anderson, Brodey, Nellie and Jax)

Happy 1st Birthday Brinley

She would not keep her hands out of the ice chest. She could not resist eating ice cubes. Personally, I was a little groused out. But how can you tell that face "no" especially on her birthday?

She really didnt dig into the cake like I thought she would. I was quite surprised.

I couldn't resist getting this cake for her to demolish.

Where did the first year of Brinleys life go? I cant believe our baby has turned ONE. She had an awesome birthday. The day started out going to breakfast. Then it was naptime. The afternoon followed with family and friends gathering at the church ramada for a bbq, cake and ice cream. Our family is so blessed to have this special little bundle of joy in our home. Nic and I have decided she is just her own little person. I say she marches to the beat of her own tune. She is very unique. She has one eye that is a different color than the other. They say its a freckle on the color of her eye, I think its pure mischief. Brinley loves to play with her sister. Most of the time "playing" involves Brooklee crying because Brinley has taken toys away from her! She loves her babies. She is often found packing them through the house patting their back. Such a nurturer. She acts like her kitties are her babies too. Poor cats. She loves being in the outdoors. If the doors are open for a split second she is off to the races. We cant wait to see what this next year will bring. I am sure with this child there will never be a dull moment. Happy FIRST Birthday little girl. Mommy, Daddy and Sissy love you very very much.

Independence Day 2010

(This truck is very similar to the one my dad drove when I was a baby)

This year to celebrate the 4th of July we spent it in Eagar. This year was a little different though. My parents came over from Lakeside, Nic and Brooklee got on a float to celebrate his 10 year class reunion and this was Brinleys first 4th of July. The parade was once again amazing. My best friend Jami and her husband entered in a float to promote his new business so it was cool to see them for 2.4 seconds. We are so blessed to in a country that is home of the free because of the brave.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

This was the first year Brooklee played t-ball. She had a blast in the beginning but quickly lost interest. A little tough to swallow especially since I am a huge softball/baseball fan. Maybe she will take after her daddy and enjoy running up and down a field kicking a black and white ball. Who knows!!

The joys of having girls

I loved having the chance to buy the girls their Easter dresses. I have been trying to find matching outfits and have been unsuccessful UNTIL I walked into the most wonderful store ever....Children's Place. Their they were!!! I picked out the sizes I needed which by the way Brinley is wearing 24 months!!! She is 8 months old! Something wrong with this??? I didn't think twice about the price just knew I wanted them to match. They both looked so adorable in their dresses. Brooklee is full of sass!!!! Can you tell by her pose? I am super excited about this Easter. Except for the fact Nic has to work. I am grateful for this time of year to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I have the opportunity to teach my primary class today about the significance of Easter. I have a lot to be thankful for. I am truly blessed and I know without Jesus Christ I would have NOTHING.