Happy Valentine's Day

Awhile back a friend of mine and our kiddos did a painting were we put tape on canvas and then let the kiddos paint all over it.  I did a Valentine's day one knowing that it was coming up.  She did one for his playroom that was blue and green and said "PLAY" on it.  it was so fun to do and to see the results. 

We dont have much planned for Valentine's Day.  Infact that night I am playing volleyball.  (my first love hehe)  but I think we will go out this weekend to celebrate.  What are you plans or traditions? 

Cowgirl Party

For some reason the other day I got to thinking about my blog and I thought....I don't think I every posted about Mallorie's cowgirl birthday party.  I looked back and sure enough I didn't.  So here it is only four months late!!!

Mallorie loves to gallop around the house and pretend like she is a horse.  so when it can time to plan her party we thought what would be better than a cowgirl party.  I love to go all out for her birthday parties and my hubby thinks I am a little nuts but I was surprise how involved and how he jumped on board too!  We went to a western wear store about 40 minutes from our house and bought Mallorie some "real" cowgirl boots.  She LOVED them and wore them everywhere.  We invited family and friends to her party and we had a great time! I forgot to get a picture of the food but we had barnyard dogs (hot dogs), Cow chips (potato chips), Pig slop, (Pasta salad with olives, pepperoni, Italian dressing), Watermelon, Hay bales (rice krispie treats), and cow plops (no bake cookies)!

Sorry for picture overload!!!

I made a banner for her!  She also loved the cow print balloons!

 














We used hay bales as seating.

 My Hubby made troughs for the drinks!

We even had a mechanical horse for the kids (or adults) to ride on!

We had ask everyone to wear their western wear to the party.  It was fun.  Even our dog Carter dressed up!

The Birthday Girl in her Cowgirl outfit!

We had friends and family over for a cookout.

Mallorie loved opening her gifts.

One of her favorite gifts was a quiet book my Mom made for her!  

I made her cake again this year.  I cut the boot shape out of two 9x13 cakes.  It was pretty easy.  then I just piped the best I could a design on them to make them look like real boots!

Singing happy birthday!

I had goody bags for the kids to make.  Candy, little toys, and tattoos tied up in bandanas!

Mallorie was scared to ride the horse by herself so Daddy had to ride with her!

 We got pictures of all the kids on the horse but this one just makes me laugh.  (it is so Lewis)

She had so much fun at her party!  (She even got a Jeep!)

Cheers to the New Year

We did a little celebration with Mallorie at 8:00 to ring in the new year.  She thought she was big stuff drinking from a glass with no lid. (Yes is is a tall shot glass!)  Don't worry she only had apple juice!  I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

I will be taking a break over Christmas so I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and enjoy family and friends.  Also remember the reason for the season!

Happy 4th of July

Because I had to work we kept the 4th of July festivities low key.  we cooked out (Ribs) and potatoes and baked beans.  I had picked up some sparklers for Mallorie in hopes that she would love them.  I had seen this idea on Pintrest earlier in the week and LOVED it. It seemed so simple and honestly why didn't someone think of this sooner.


It works perfectly!!! Mallorie Loved the sparklers. the only problem was that she wanted to touch it with her other hand.  Solution....put one in that hand too. she was making big circles with them.  It was too cute.  I will definitely recommend this to others and will use it in the future!  I hope that everyone had a great and safe day!

Happy Father's Day

I want to wish all of the fathers a happy Father's Day but especially two. First, to my Dad!  Not only have you been a great dad to me and Chad but a great Grandpa to Mallorie!  She sure does love her Papa!

Also Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy a little girl and I could hope for.  You are so amazing!  I dont know how many guys would be able to do all that you do.  I would love to be there at nights but since Mallorie has been 1 month old he has gotten up with her every night because I am at work.  Luckly she is a great sleeper.

You are love to have fun and are always cracking jokes.  I am so glad that Mallorie got that part of your personality.  I see so much of you in her.   You love the outdoors and creating memories.

I love our family and I don't know what I would do without you.  You help me out around the house with even doing laundry and dishes.

I know that you just loved it when Mallorie's first word was "Dada"! That look in your eye was just pure joy and love.  I am so happy for Mallorie that she has a Daddy that adores her so much and wants the world for her.  Over the past (almost) 2 years I have watched the two of you and it melts my heart and I can not wait to watch and she continues to grow.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Watching Mommy dutch dance during Tulip Time!

Holiday Weekend

With the holiday weekend coming up we really do not have much planned.  My hubby is helping to build a shed for my parents at their trailer with my brother on Friday.  They both have off of work.  I do not have any extra days off from work and will be back to work Sunday night for Monday.  Hubby is planning on fishing with his dad on Sunday morning and I think I will go to my parents trailer and spend the day there by the pool!  it is suppose to be around 88 degrees.  PERFECT for a pool day!  Because on Friday adn Sunday we will be in different places all day I am trying to think of something fun to do on Saturday as a family but am not sure yet.  It is suppose to rain but I was thinking possibly picnic at the beach and hiking in the dunes.  It just sounds fun but we will see what the weather has for us.  What are your holiday plans and traditions?

Mallorie's Valentines

Last night we made Mallorie's valentines for the Grandmas and Grandpas

She loves painting and getting messy!

Having so much fun!

and here is the finished product... 

I think it turned out pretty good!

After the Valentines were done I just let her paint her little heart out and she made this masterpiece!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

 

Happy Valentine's Day

While I was out...

I have taken a little break from the blogging world over the Holidays.  (if you have not noticed!)  We have been pretty busy with last minute shopping, multiple parties, illnesses, and fun family time! We still have one Christmas party tonight but here is what we have been up to the last few weeks!



Playing dress up with mom's head band





Live Nativity Scene - We could pet and hold many animals.  Mallorie LOVED it!


Laying low, not feeling to well


Visited Santa!  We were surprised that Mallorie did so well.





Many parities and tons of gifts were opened!


At the end of a stressful day kicking back a cold one with Dad!  (don't worry hers is not open.  She just liked the cold can on her gums!)

There are no pictures from New Years Eve because we were in bed.  We were all asleep by 9:30 pm!  Happy New Year! 

Halloween 2011

This year's costume was kind of a joke.  I had found a hat that Mallorie had in her sock and hat bin and it looked like Gilligan.  So Brad and I went along with it.  Brad dressed up as the Skipper and I was Maryann.  We were going to dress Mallorie up as a cowgirl but with her just starting to walk cowgirl boots did not sound like a good idea.  The first weekend in October was "Halloween weekend" at the campground where my parents have a seasonal trailer so we went down there.  My brother, sister-in-law and nieces and nephew were also there. 

All three of us.


Our little Gilligan!


My nieces Ruthie and Paisley were Minnie Mouse and nephew, Lewis is a vampire!


The S.S. Minnow

We also went to the pumpkin patch and picked out pumpkins and hot apple cider (my favorite).  We then had a pumpkin carving contest.


My little pumpkin!


She loved her own little pumpkin!


Mallorie and Daddy with the Mickey Mouse pumpkin that he carved for her!

On Halloween Mallorie had not had good naps and was pretty cranky.  We were planning on making our rounds to My in-laws, my parents and my grandparents houses.  But we only made it to my in-laws house.  Mallorie was just not having it.  I did manage to get a picture of a really happy Gilligan.

Ready for Trick -or- Treating!


"Wait! What happened to the boat?"  HAHA