THREE

My baby turned THREE this past week. I still can remember the feeling  like yesterday when I held her in my arms for the first time. She changed my world forever. I became a mom.

 We were up in Pinecrest at my parents cabin so we had a small party with a few cousins that were visiting as well. Brea from Utah and Alia from San Fran.

Aunt Mimi made a darling Pinata for Graces special day.

 Aunt Kiki made this BEAUTIFUL cake.... it was pretty and soo yummy.

It was such a fun day. Uncle Pete made chocolate chip pancakes, we went to the beach, went for a boat ride and played with cousins.  I love my big three year old! She is the most strong willed, energetic, happiest three year old around. HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY GRACIE GIRL.

Preschool

 Grace just turned three and that means PRESCHOOL time! This year we are involved with 6 other moms and kids in a preschool program called Mother Goose. We rotate homes and as moms we get to teach these cute kiddos on our rotations.

 Of course we had to do the official photo session on her first big day!

 

Peter had to jump in as well.

We are so proud of our little big kid! She is thrilled to go to "school" every Tuesday and Thursday. And of course can not leave the house without her back pack! Way to go Gracie Girl, we love you.

Day at Disneyland

While in San Diego on her "special trip" Uncle Josh was home from BYU and took Grace on a very special date to DISNEYLAND!!!

He planned the whole day and spoiled her ROTTEN!

 This is one excited little girl.

 They ate lots of yummy treats like churros, cotton candy, and more.

 He even let her get her face painted.. She told me she looked like a princess.

 Met up with a few friends... Mickey and Minnie...

 Pretending to be Ariel......

Uncle Josh you are amazing!!! Grace had such a fun date with you. She talked about Disneyland for days and still gets excited when she sees mickey mouse in stores. You are one special uncle to take such good care of your nieces. You are going to make the best daddy someday! We LOVE you Uncle Joshie. Thank you again for such an amazing trip to Disneyland. Grace will NEVER forget it!!

Special Trip

I still can not believe that I let my little one leave me for a whole week but I did, and she had a TOTAL BLAST! My MIL was so nice and took Grace on her very own "special trip" to San Diego for a week.

They had soo many fun adventures....

                                            Going to a water park with her cousins...

Crazy cousins having a great time. 

Kamea, Grace and Kiala

Uncle Brian even got to hang for a day......

Making cupcakes....

Loved Gmas BIG bath tub........

         Celebrating Poppas birthday.....

        Grocery shopping with Gma........

And as you can tell from this face, she played HARD and slept even HARDER.

Grace had such a great visit. She came home and told me stories and LOVED her stay to San Diego. Thank you so much Betty Ann for such a nice break. I am so glad Grace has so many grandparents who love her.

My Tough Guy

 This past Sunday night Michael had a pain on his right side, we went to bed and at 2am he woke up with a fever, pain and was nauseous. He checked into Arrowhead ER around 3am. At 1:00pm he was wheeled into surgery. He got appendicitis and he had to have an emergency surgery to remove his appendix.

 It was scary for everyone.

 Here he is in the recovery room.

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the kids,food and support. Michael is home from the hospital and making recovery progress. We love you babe! Dont scare us again! xoxo

Four Months

Our little handsome Kekoa had his four month check up this past week. He weighed in at 17lbs 1 oz. 80 percentile

Height 26.75 inch  93 percentile. 

We are so lucky to have this sweet boy in our home. He brings us so much joy and happiness. He loves his older sister, he thinks she is the funniest thing alive. Every day he is watching and learning from her. WE love you little man.

Uncle Don

Uncle Don came into town from North Carolina to visit his Sister (Michaels gma) We were able to visit with them a few nights. We had yummy meals, watched Grace swim, giggled with Peter and enjoyed catching up. 

             
Of course he brought gifts for the kiddos. Lots of coloring books and crayons for miss Grace and this cute caterpillar that Peter can not seem to let go of.
                                      

We had a great visit with Uncle Don next time Aunt April needs to come as well. xoxo