What a swell day it was.

So...to be honest my 31st birthday started off a bit on the not-so-good side. Nearly ran out of gas on the way home from my workout, came home to a baby soaked in pee and then found out someone in Beijing decided to use my debit card...to name a few.

I won't dwell in the negative here as the day made a quick turn for one of the greatest days ever starting with Taylor jumping out of bed singing birthday wishes. The day was filled with birthday wishes, birthday treats, birthday gifts...yeah, yum, yeah. Did I mention treats, oh my!?!

We had a great supper at Grille 26 where Kenzi surprised me with non-stop kisses (her first). What a great gift. Taylor made me an extra special birthday card and picture all wrapped up. And, we had so much fun blowing out the candles and making our wishes. {Wishes are not just for the birthday girl in our house.}

Thanks so much for a super super day—I am one lucky girl.

Yup...it's been awhile

Hello again. I'm sure you're saying "it's about time" and you're exactly right. 2010 brought many changes to our lives and gave me many excuses to not keep any blogs up to date. Sorry about that.

Well, it's a new year and I'm going to try and post a bit more than the last.

As most of you know, little Kenzi was in the hospital last week and I think this is what's really inspired me to keep writing and keep updating. All of you are important to our family and it is really hard to keep in touch as hard as we might try. A few new pictures of Kenzi and Taylor are below.

Here's little Kenzi on the last day of the year in her new favorite toy: big sis' pink chair. She loves climbing and is days away from walking. Yikes!


And, here is big sis herself enjoying some finger paints {and especially proud of her last blue print}. There is not really anything that keeps her attention other than "arty stuff". Guess she's following mommas footsteps, ey?



I came across this quote on a plaque today and the timing is just perfect: "enjoy the little things in life, someday you will realize they were the big things."

Happy day to you!