Firsts for Riley

First Pigtails

Riley's hair has been growing so much faster than Maddie's did at this age and I've been able to get in in 1 little pigtail on the top of her head for a while but the other day I experimented and got two! I think she looks just like "Lil" from the Rugrats!

First Pudding

She kept saying, "mmmmm, mmmmm!" until every last bit of it was gone. :D

First Dirt Eating Experience

Yes, she kept saying "mmmmmm, mmmmm" with the dirt too!

First Yogurt

She was so happy that I actually gave her the whole carton instead of spooning it on her high chair. She felt like such a big girl!

If you're wondering if this girl ever stops smiling the answer is NO! She has meltdowns of course when tired or hungry, like I've said before, but she is pretty much ALWAYS happy. It helps so much to have her in our lives, we are usually smiling right along with her! What a joyful life we have!

My Birthday Party

Glen's family hosted a lovely little party at their place for me and we ate all my favs: Fettuccine Alfredo, garlic bread, and a yummy variety of cheesecakes! I felt very special this year and enjoyed being with all the people I love the most!

My Special Birthday- Day!

Jess and I had been planning a little weekend getaway since last year!! So we finally got to get away for the day for my Birthday. My wonderful mom paid for both of us to get into Glen Ivy Hot Springs, which is a lovely day spa with Mineral pools, A Mud pool, Saunas, lounge pools, etc. We got there as soon as it opened spent the morning there and then decided to make our way to the beach to have dinner. We had such a relaxing day. We were able to have uninterrupted conversations and no stress! It was wonderful. But the most wonderful part was that our husbands were kind enough to allow us to go for a whole 12 hours without any complaints! Thank you Glen and Dave!

Maddie's 1st Day of Pre-School

Doesn't she look like such a big girl? I can't believe how much she's grown! She's LOVING her school, making new friends and learning lots!

Silly faces before she made her big entrance!

Grandma Denise stopped by to see her before her big day...Very special!

Our New Addition!

JASPER

Oh my goodness! This little guy is the best, most cutest dog EVER!!! He is so well behaved (for the most part...he likes to jump on the couch, and last night he "marked his territory" on my stinkin' couch pillow!!) but other than that he is great! Him and Ginger, our Golden Retreiver LOVE each other! They are an odd looking pair, seems how Ginger is quadruple his size, but they play all day together, they cuddle up together for naps, and they even KISS, yes, it's just the cutest! They actually fight for attention the same way Maddie and Riley do, in fact they are the exact version of Maddie and Riley but in dog form. Their personalities are mirrors of the girls! Maddie and Ginger, more timid and motherly and Jasper and Riley are just a bucket of fun 24/7! We couldn't be happier with him!