September 2015

September 2015
Blog for Ben, Trisha, Chelsea, Tyler & Mina!

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Too cute not to post!

Here is a video I forgot to post in our Florida blogs.  The video shows Tyler kissing himself in the mirror and Chelsea checking herself out in it... it's really cute!

 It's too bad I didn't start recording earlier because Tyler didn't realize it was a mirror at first.  He kept trying to kiss himself but would bang his head into the mirror, shake it off, then do it all over again!  I laughed so hard I was crying :)

Enjoy!

 

Simple Pleasures

 
The pictures in this blog are from many different days.  The one  thing they all have in common is that they are all taken in our house.  I wasn't snapping pictures of a fancy event or fun time going and doing like we normally do.  Sometimes it's nice to hang at home and enjoy life's simple pleasures.  Sometimes it's easy to get hung up on always going and doing and it's easy to sit back and make the time to just hang out.  My kiddos are my world, my true loves and my everything.  I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do :)
 
We made a cake for Ben's Birthday.  I know I've posted a couple pictures in a previous blog but just downloaded the pictures off of our camera of Chelsea actually helping!
 
I have the ingredients for the cake all set out for Chelsea.  You didn't think I made his cake from scratch, did you? :)



 
Chelsea did very well with following my directions!




 
Someone enjoyed licking the spatula!


 
Chelsea was very interested in watching the cake bake.  She wanted to make sure it was perfect for daddy!


 
The dogs were pretty bored with the cake baking process!

 
My shaggy bear!  I love when Mina's hair gets long.  She is so soft :)   I had a mobile groomer coming that afternoon to buzz them down so I needed to get a couple last snuggles in before.

 
Continuing the cake decorating process!


 
Time for Chelsea to finish decorating!


 
I took this picture before I realized I was missing the 'T' in Birthday.  We'll just pretend it's there!

 
She was very proud of her cake!


 
Daddy!  Look what I made you!

 
Time to go to Cinderella's Ball!


 
Opening up presents from Grandma and Grandpa Loveland!  Minnie and Pluto were shipped directly from Disney World to make two kiddos extremely happy!




 
After Tyler falls asleep at night I'll quietly go in and put a blanket on him.  I thought his little butt and feet were so darn cute this night I had to snap a couple pictures.  My baby boy is growing up so fast!



 
Daddy and Chelsea watching Frozen and eating popcorn together!

 
Chelsea put on my boots and had a blast dancing around in them!  Who knew boots could be so entertaining?!  My kids remind me every single day to slow down and enjoy simple joys... if only it was that easy!

 
My little dancer / poser!

 
Chelsea's naturally curly hair is gorgeous, but requires a lot of attention to really make it look good.  She finally let me blow dry it and put product in it.  I was amazed at how curly and beautiful her hair was this day!  She was acting silly when I told her I wanted pictures of her hair, but you'll get the idea!
 



 
The pictures don't do the curls justice.  

 
Tyler waking up from a nap.  He's pretty crabby for a few minutes after he wakes up!

 
I took the following pictures just this morning.  Chelsea wanted to wear a dress that Grandma Loveland gave her months ago.  Then she wanted to take a picture with the Minnie that Grandma gave her.  I put Tyler in a shirt that Grandma gave him so decided it was a good idea to try and get them to pose together for a picture...


 
Tyler loves to kiss.  Chelsea offered him a kiss (to get him to stand next to her) and he ran right over.  My heart just melts...

 
Tyler's Florida shirt!

 
Instead of posing by Chelsea, Tyler ran over to the nearest thing he could climb.


 
Chelsea patiently waiting for her brother

 
Even Mina was waiting!

 
Is a nice picture ever going to happen?!

 
He finally decided to cooperate :) 
 
My Loves!

Thursday, March 27, 2014

WI Dells Weekend!

 
Let me start by saying there is no real logical order to the pictures in this blog.  Long story short they did not download in order and I'm not patient enough right now to fix them :)
 
A few weekends ago Chelsea and I went to the Dells with some girlfriends and their preschool aged kiddos.  We had an absolute blast!  I've said this a million times, but I am so fortunate to have met this group of ladies.  Not only do they keep me sane (most are stay at home moms as well, so they understand and know exactly what challenges / joys I face daily), but they all live in Maple Grove,  the kids love each other and our husbands all seem to get along as well. Ok, now back to the Dells :)
 
Chelsea and I rode up with Shawna and Katelyn on Thursday.  The other girls would join us on Friday.
 
This is Friday morning.  Shawna is braiding Chelsea's hair for her.  I don't really know how to braid, so this was a treat for Chelsea.

 
Chelsea's braid!  Unfortunately her hair is so fine / slippery that it didn't last long.  Definitely not Shawna's fault!

 
So, yeah...  I guess I have to explain this since there will be a couple pictures of me with a band aid on my head.   I was very tired and clumsy when Shawna picked me up to leave for the Dells on Thursday afternoon.  Without paying attention I quickly opened her car door (not realizing that it's a lot longer and pointier than mine!) and smacked myself in the head.  I had a cut, a head ache, some air headedness and possible minor concussion for almost a week, but am doing well now :)
 

 
A picture of Chelsea and Katelyn by a stuffed Bear.  This was in the lobby of one of the waterpark hotels.

 
There was an awesome candy store in the lobby.  This picture doesn't even show the half of the store!  Yummy!

 
Taking a break from playing in the water on Friday.  We ordered soft pretzels with cheese and buffalo wings.  This is Chelsea's first experience with buffalo wings and she loved them! That's my girl!



 
Water Park time!




 
Chelsea and Katelyn.  Isn't this one of the sweetest pictures you've ever seen?!

 
Chelsea zonked out after a long day of play!

 
Another picture of Katelyn and Chelsea.  Told you there isn't a whole lot of rhyme or reason to the order of the pictures :)

 
Izzy is here!  More waterpark fun!



 
Arcade fun!  Skee Ball is my favorite game. Chelsea's still getting the hang of it.

 
Someone is tuckered out!

 
This is Friday night's dinner.  Fun Times!
 
This is from Saturday night at the arcade.  Diana's boys won lots of points so they got Chelsea a crown from the prize counter!!  She was so happy!


 
This is from Saturday night.  All the kiddos with balls that they won at the arcade!



 
more arcade prizes!






Can't have a girls' trip without starting your morning out right!

 
Saturday AM. Diana popping the champagne!

 
A breakfast of champions

 
How cute are they?!

 
Izzy brushing Chelsea's hair

 
Dinner on Saturday!


 
Blake and Bradley

 
Bridget and Austin


 
Izzy and Kelly