a Pre-Birthday Celebration

What a lucky girl...since were visiting in Albuquerque, Coco & Pa threw a little pre-Birthday party for Sophie. Complete with cupcakes, balloons and presents. Sophie had a blast! Still can't believe this little girl is going to be 4! Thank you to our cousin, Jacob for bringing his camera and taking some amazing photos of the Birthday girl. She was very cooperative too! And, Thank you to all who stopped by. It was great to see everyone. As for Sophie, she's a super smart little girl! Every single day she does something or says something that simply amazes us. Her natural beauty, her silky shiny hair, her soft skin...she's perfect! I am her co-signer right now...she ends every sentence with, "Right Mom?". She loves her Daddy and loves to snuggle up to him. It makes my heart so happy to see them together. The girl has a great memory, she doesn't forget anything. She loves playing in her room; playing dress up, playing with her babies and in her play kitchen. I love listening to her play, she talks to her dolls and imaginary friends. This girl LOVES her big brother! But, when he makes her mad, watch out! She's got a temper, she's very strong willed, she's determined and is definitely a leader. She's makes friends very easily and loves little babies right now. Sophie is really enjoying preschool...she has one more year and then Kindergarten. My baby girl is growing up way too fast. I couldn't ask for a better daughter. She's happy, loving and I hope we are always close. I love my girl! 

4 years went by so fast, Sophie! 

She's amazing! 

The girl loves her some cupcakes

Crazy Jake! 

Jake & Sophie LOVE their cousin, Kiana. They stayed up until 10pm playing together. They were exhausted! 

Who's that movie star? 

She ALWAYS waits til' the very last minute! So, I had the chance to get a picture  of it (she's going to kill me for this when she's older)

Always something going on...

Always ready to do the Gangnam Style

Playing in the dirt w/ brother

Playing at the park (his hands are still doing Gangnam)

Dr Suess' Birthday...Cat in the Hat getting ready for school (Sophie posing in the background)

He was worried the tooth fairy wouldn't leave him anyting, so he wrote her a note. She stopped by and left him $3 and a note. 

The next week, the other front tooth fell out. All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth. He looks so cute and talks w/ a funny lisp. 

It's the little things...

We went to In n Out for lunch the other day. Sophie was having a meltdown so we decided to eat in the back of Dad's truck. Jake said later, that he liked doing that. 

Jake started golf lessons a few weeks ago, usually Dad takes him. But on this particular day he wanted me to take him.  I was so happy to watch him. He is not shy, stands right up in the front and tries his best. 

Jake's top front tooth had been dangling and holding on for dear life...and HE WOULD NOT let me pull it. I kept telling him he was going to lose it when he was eating...and sure enough. He lost it at school during lunch. He was so worried the tooth fairy wouldn't stop so he wrote her a letter. She stopped, left him a note and $3.

We love Nana

A nice visit with Nana! What can we say...we love her. We took Nana to Schnepf Farms since the weather was so perfect. We spent some quality time, ate some good food and had fun together.

The ladies...

Nothing runs like a Deere, right Jake?

Nana & Jake on the train

Right Mom? That's her favorite thing to say these days

Me & my girl

Had to take Nana's picture in front of this booth, this lady was selling roasted nuts

Just like her brother

If it says John Deere we have to take a picture

Jake was amazed by this old tractor

Frozen Yogurt! 

And you know we had to make a stop at San Tan Flats for a Flat Iron Steak, Mmmmmm! 

Just like his Nana, they both love to pose for pictures! Love it

Happy Hearts

What a HAPPY Valentines Day we had! Jake had a party at school and Sophie and I got to join in. We had so much fun. Lots of love on this day for sure. 

Playing Valentines Bingo

She was working really hard coloring a Valentines picture

Decorating cookies

Sophie hanging out with Jake's classmates

Getting ready to go outside and enjoy all the yummy treats

Mmmmm....

Sophie fit right in

Be Kind

This week was 'Random Acts of Kindness' week. So, Jake's class decided to do kind things all week. They came up with a list of things to do at home. I explained to Jake exactly what a random act of kindness was. He was very helpful and ready to help. I could get used to this...

Day #1- Helping with the dishes

Day #2 - He made his bed all by himself and I didn't even have to ask him

Day #3 - Helping with dinner (barbecuing some brats and hot dogs)

Family Time

I LOVE MY FAMILY!

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite picture of Deon and the kids! 

Me and my girl

My Birthday dinner! 

Jake started Golf lessons

Look Mom, we're flying...

Dad was getting Sophie into the bath and jumped in with her, clothes and all. Jake had to get in on the fun too! They couldn't stop laughing. It was the funniest scene.