Valentines Party

Each holiday the kids and I get together with some family and friends and have craft parties. Well since it is February we had a valentines day party. 

 The kids decorated valentines bags... Stickers...glitter glue, hearts, markers and more. They turned out so cute.

 Charlie, Hudson and Grace

 We are missing a few but here is the gang.

 decorating smooth rocks with heart stencils...

 Passing out valentines into each persons bag..

 Making and eating yummy heart shaped rice krispy treats....

 Even Peter enjoyed a bite...

 Cute Jack boy eating some of his yummy valentine candy.

It is perfect this time of year. LOVE LOVE LOVE this weather. We are so lucky to be able to be outside. Thanks Amanda for a great party. These cute kiddos make every holiday and everyday  so much fun!

Special Night

 Uncle Jordan was out of town and Malia called and invited Grace to have a special sleepover at her house. Grace was THRILLED! Here are a few pictures of their fun time together.

Malia took Grace to the Olive Garden for a yummy dinner....

 The next day they went to Target and Grace got to pick out a special hello kitty skirt that she LOVES. They then headed to Phoenix Zoo. They enjoyed hot chocolate and kettle corn.

 Grace talks about the monkeys and the giraffes that they saw.

Of course it would not be a sleepover without painting nails and toes. Grace was in HEAVEN! She still talks about her time with her auntie.

Thank you Auntie Malia. You made this cute three year old feel like a million bucks. 

Merry Christmas

This year was the Marquardt family Christmas in San Diego. We had a great time with everyone. 

 Took walks down to the beach...

Aunty and Grace

LOTS of silly time with cousins......

 Alia, Kamea, Kiala and Grace... Grandma took them to playworks.

Peter and cousins Elizabeth and Kiele first Christmas. 

Christmas Crafts.....

Baking and Decorating Cookies.....

 We took up the WHOLE row at church.

 Christmas eve, Grandma and Pappa gave the grandkids matching jammies... 6 girls and our sweet Peter boy.

Grandma Betty Ann at Church.

Santa Came.........

 Kids opening up their stockings.....

 Christmas breakfast..

These kids were GONE the second we got in the car to drive back to AZ. LOTS of crazy times and fun adventures. We are so blessed to have such great families. When everyone is together it can get hectic but at the end of the day we are so LUCKY to have eachother. Familes are together forever. I am glad my kids can grow up with aunts, uncles, grand parents and cousins who love them. This Christmas season was magical  because of my two kiddos. How blessed and grateful I am for them in my life as well has their amazing dad. 

Daddy/Daughter Date

 Michael took Grace on a date this past Saturday to watch a ASU Basketball game.

I love when these two go on dates. Gracies face lights UP when Michael talks to her about what they should do on their date. I love how he makes her feel so special. I just had to get a picture of these two! 

Hair Cut

Peter got his first hair cut this week. He was a total stud and did soo well. They allowed him to pick a movie to watch and Grace picked ELMO for him to watch.  He was entertained and very interested in what the lady was doing to his hair. He looks soo handsome with his new do!

December FUN!

 Grace and Peter had a visit with Mr. Santa Clause ..........

 Christmas Craft day at the park......

 LOTS and LOTS of baking.... for neighbors and friends..
                                        
More crafting..............

 Decorating the house for the season........

 Decorating our Christmas Tree.......

 Peter and Grace were big helpers.....

 Grace was so excited about every ornament that we put on the tree. It was fun telling her stories about where and when we bought the ornaments.

 Peter must have pulled down a half a dozen ornaments a day while it was up. It was really cute to hear him giggle when he would pull them down....

My sweet  reindeer helpers. This year was so much fun with these two kiddos. Grace is at such a fun stage, she loved taking treats over to our neighbors and friends. Her face would light up every evening as we drove around looking at the Christmas lights. Peter loved listening to Christmas music, he would stand himself up and sway back and forth. This year was extra special because of our two blessings Peter (9months) and Grace (3).