the birthday girl

I can't believe it. April 30, 2011 we celebrated Gena Grace's ONE YEAR birthday. It hardly seems possible. Where did the year go? We had a family celebration with her at our house Sat evening. Gena stole the show. as usual :-)

I just love this little girl! She'll capture your heart in no time!

"I don't like this thing on my head mommy!!!!"

"mmmmm.......frosting & cake! that's what i'm talkin about!!!!" lol

All cleaned up and chillin with Uncle Gerald.

"I'm pooped"

All this partying wore this birthday girl out!!! Time for bed!!!

Easter 2011

Hope you and your family had a fun, safe, blessed Easter! I know my famiy did! We celebrated Saturday with my parents and family, and today with Jer's parents and family. Lots of fun was had by all.

And I don't know about you and your kids, but my kids have been on a sugar high all weekend, and have finally fell into a sugar-induced coma for the night. Ah yes, Easter, in my opinion, by far, has the BEST selection of delectable sugary goodness, than any other holiday candies.

But this year, I shall refrain from stealing borrowing a few pieces of my childrens candies. I am going to lose weight by summertime, and will be swimsuit ready by Memorial Day, even if IT KILLS ME! and it just might.

Don't these 3 look like they need a little more sugar in their diet? hump. ;-)

Grandma and Grandpa with the grand kids. precious, aren't they? lol

Our wonderful church choir this morning.....

Gena's first Easter!!!! :-)

this ships a' salin'

I'm so psyched! Jer and I have officially made our 10 year anniversary vacation plans! We are going to be crusin the Caribbean the end of September! :-) I've only been on a short mini cruise once on our honeymoon, and it was a smaller ship, and well, let's just say it did not bode well with me. So here's hoping this one will turn out much better! It's only taken me 10 years to get back on a ship! :) I'm real excited about this one.......157 days to go!!!! :)

*here's to spring break*

Tomorrow morning marks the first official day of spring break for the kiddos. Lord help me = )

*here's to sunshiny weather, warm temps and 3 happy kiddos* (I can dream, can't I?)

~On a side note, the pic above was taken of Gena last week on an unseasonably beautiful day. Jer was showing Isaiah how to skate board, and Gena wanted a ride. The skateboard in the pic is actually Jer's from when he was a kid. His mom gave it to us awhile back and Isaiah has inherited it and just loves it. ~