Lucy's 3rd Birthday

Lucy has been waiting for her {Birthday} to come for a long time. I let her plan her day, and this is how it all turned out...

First we invited a few friends to the park for a {Cupcake} Party.

The night before, Lucy helped me make the "Perfect" colors of frosting. Then she wanted to bring {sprinklers} to decorate the cupcakes. The results...

It was a great day at the park and the kids had fun. Lucy loved all of her gifts. As soon as we got home the boxes were ripped open, dresses & feathers flying and new bows in her hair{I am still trying to talk her into sharing her bows with her Mom}!

Lucy and I went home to start on her "Pirate Cupcakes" for the evening event.

She requested {Pirate Island Pizza} for her Birthday dinner.

We were able to get "The Cave" all to ourselves. It was a bit squishy, but worked out great. Lucy, as always was showered with great presents. She received: a table and 2 chairs{for outside, but she won't let us take it out}...a doll house...3 Barbies...a Barbie Jeep...Barbie clothes{because for some reason they don't wear much theses days}

...a shovel, rake and gloves for the garden...an apron

...and coloring books. Thanks Grandma Hansen, Grandpa Hansen & Nana, Grandma & Grandpa Pendleton, Grandma Shirley, Daniel, Jami & the kids.

It make me so sad that last year I had to go over the whole "blowing out the candle" deal...this year, she was a natural!

Lucy was a crack up in the arcade. She would put the token in and just start pushing buttons. She won soooo many tickets. We had a few tokens left so I was trying to get rid of them fast. Lucy walks by and pushes my button and won the Jackpot!

I think the kids had a blast and it was good to be with family for the {celebration}. As you can see from this picture...I was so tired and ready for bed.

Happy Birthday, Lucy. We love you so much. You are so funny and the sweetest little girl we could ever ask for. Hope you had fun! Until next year.....

{Nightly Prayers}

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this day,

PLEASE BLESS MY PARK TO GET DONE,

Thank you for Mommy & Daddy,

Please bless we have good dreams and be healthy,

We say these things,

In the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.

Lucy does such a great job on her prayers. But tonight was perfect! We have been checking on the new park in our neighborhood for the past couple weeks. We are hoping it will be done in time for Lucy's Birthday. We drove by tonight on our way home to see the progress. As you can tell, Lucy is so excited for the "New Park."

All "Crouped" up!

We have officially been "crouped" up for 7 days now. Lucy woke up last Thurday night with a bad cough. I knew she had croup the second I heard her bark. I took her to the Doctor on Friday only to bring home another virus with her. By Saturday night she was feverish and continued to get a new symptom everyday until Tuesday.

I am so ready to go where I want to go, when I want to go and do what I want to do. Sick baby's are no fun. Eric worked late last night so I put sick Lucy in the car and we were off to Wal Mart. Sorry people...if you are planning on heading to Bloomington Wal Mart you might want to rethink your plans...Lucy spread her germs! I had to get out of the house and play for awhile. Pretty sad when Wally World is your place for fun! Lucy is on the mend and feeling much better. I think the cough might last a couple more days.

Be Mine...and I'll be Yours!

My Mom and Dad invited us over for Mom's Annual Valentine's feast.

We had {PINK /RED} everything...heart shaped french toast, eggs, hash browns, bacon, hot chocolate, juice...anything and everything you could imagine.

It was delicious. Thanks Mom & Dad!

We had some left over french toast and bread crumbs so we made a quick visit to the park to feed the ducks. They were extra hungry today...

...they even got a nibble of Lucy's knee.

I am not so sure she will be up to feeding them anytime soon!

We went home for an afternoon nap. I awoke to these...

Dad always has something up his sleeve. {Remember the roses Eric got me for our Anniversary...well they made it...but were on their way to dried roses!}

Anyway, it was perfect timing and they were fabulous.

To my surprise, Eric asked me what time I wanted to go see "He's just not that into you." I have been teasing him for the last month that we are going to see that on Valentine's Day, but I never thought he would take me seriously. Mom and Dad babysat Lucy for us while we grabbed a quick bite at Jimmy John's and hit the movie. Eric is such a great sport. He sat through the movie dying to get up and walk out, but he didn't say a word. As for me...I didn't love the movie either.
All in all it was a fun day with the people I {LOVE} the most.

The 14 days of Valentine's

This year Lucy was lucky enough to have {"Cupid"} visit her little red mailbox everyday until {Valentine's Day!}

She was so excited to see what {"Cupid"} had dropped off. I think she totally understood what Valentine's Day is all about....{Candy!}

Oh well she'll pick up on the {LOVE} thing someday.

{BE MINE}

Lucy and I have had such a fun week of {LOVE!}

We stopped by Cari's house on Thursday to exchange {Valentine's} with some of Lucy's buddies.

This is a picture prior to the sugar rush...

and the result of {candy}, donuts & cookies!

On Friday, Marcie and MaKenna invited us over for a {cupcake} party.

Well, her low key party was anything but. Marcie had a craft for the kids to do for their Daddy,

she read them a book, made {yummy} cupcakes and all shorts of treats for them.

Lucy had a blast playing, eating & exchanging {Valentine's.}

As for me, I {LOVE} having great friends so close. We always plan activities for our children...but in all reality it is for us!

Thanks again Marcie, Lucy talked about it all afternoon. We had a fun time.

The newest member of the Church....

Rylee Mae Pendleton

Last weekend we made the trek up north to attend Rylee's important day. Lucy was so excited to go to her Baptism...I am not sure she even understood or remembered what it was, but she was still excited. Rylee had called me and asked if I could speak, and I was honored!

Rylee invited all our family and her friends over for a wonderful brunch before her Baptism. Wendy and Mom put together a yummy spread. It was such a great day. She looked so beautiful and there is nothing better then seeing a child in the waters of baptism with her father. Reggie gave Rylee an amazing blessing and confirmation. Another weekend full of memories. Congratulations, Ry Ry...we love you.

After 3 hours and some odd minutes driving in the car she finally gave it up. Ahhhhhh the sight of a sleeping baby!