Family snapshots

Jamie's sister Camille took some snapshots of the family this week. Thought I would share them with you all.


Ella is 14 months old now! Isn't she cute!


Liam thinks that this is an Indiana Jones costume. He likes to use a belt as his whip. Indiana Jones is his new thing that he is into.


Madison is getting so grown up! She already acts like a teenager so I think I am pretty much doomed when she really is one.


I've got squinty eyes in this picture, but it was one of the better ones that she took of me so it gets the honor of being put on my blog.


Jamie loves music and he bought this organ at a garage sale.

Madison's Birthday

Madison had a Camp Rock themed birthday because the movie debuted on her actual birthday. I was surprised to find cups, plates, and a table cloth in the theme. Her friends watched the movie, did kareoke, and DDR. They seemed to have a good time.






Madison is really into Webkinz. She got four new ones for her birthday. She loves anything that has to do with animals. Unfortunately for her she might only get to take care of virtual pets since her father is not an animal person.

I love my kids!

I know everyone thinks their kids are cute, but mine really are! Madison just recently had her 10th birthday and she has grown up so much. She is all about clothes, hair, music and friends already. I think I could be in trouble with her when she becomes a teenager. Liam is much more reserved then his older sister. He is happy to play by himself and hang out at home. He will be starting kindergarten this fall and is already reading and phonetically writing. I think that school will come easy to him. Then there is little Ella. Everyone is so surprised how little she is, but don't let her size fool you. She is a wild one. She started taking steps at 8 months and was running by 9 1/2 months! She is also very sensitive and makes the cutest pucker face when she is sad and about to cry. Unfortunately she has earned the honor of being my most difficult baby. I am still struggling with getting her to sleep through the night, she simply refuses. Despite the challenges of being a mom, I love it. They keep me on my toes but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Disneyland! Whoo Hoo!

The family decided to take a trip to Disneyland this past Memorial Day weekend! We had a lot of fun and Grandma was nice enough to tag-a-long and help with Ella (That is why Ella isn't in the picture, she's waiting with Grandma). Madison's favorite rides were Indiana Jones and Space Mountain. Liam was finally tall enough to go on Indiana Jones this year, but wound up not liking the ride. He was scared by all the skeleton bones. He liked Splash Mountain the best.

Madison and Liam were picked to go up and do Jedi training at Disneyland. When they were "training" them Liam looked totally confused and was always at least three steps behind where he was suppose to be. However, they both were able to battle and defeat Darth Mal. It was a lot of fun to watch them up there.