Father's Day 2014

Happy Father's Day 

Super Dad 

Patient, kind, considerate, loving, joyful, hard-working, gentle, attentive.

I don't think there is much more I could ask for in a dad for my kids. 

As parents, I feel we balance each other out so well, and I am SO thankful our kids have both of us to learn from. 

They'll get their crazy from me and their smarts from you. :)

Thank you for all you do for our kids and our family. 

WE LOVE YOU! 

Dad, you were everything I needed in a dad growing up and now you are a great Grandpa to my kids. 

You've taught me a lot throughout the years and I've always known how much you love me and our family. 

I know the kids will never forget fishing with Grandpa. :) 

WE LOVE YOU!

Father's Day 2014 

Kyle is 27!

Last Tuesday Kyle turned 27! It's crazy to think that the first birthday I celebrated with him was his 17th. A lot of things have changed since then! I try and make birthdays special for the people I love, and I think his birthday turned out to be a lovely day. Kyle left work early, so we ventured out to Forsyth Park for a few hours followed by dinner at Molly's and then finally, cake.

We left him some doughnuts, a balloon and a Starbucks gift card so he'd have a surprise when he left for work in the morning. 

While he was at work, I baked his birthday cake. Chocolate fudge brownie cake, choclate chip cookie dogh icing with cookie dough bites baked inside. YUM!

Time for some presents!

birthday boy<3

Forsyth Park

C and E were there as well, but didn't end in any pictures for some reason.. :) 

amazingness

Happy Birthday Kyle!!!
I hope we made you feel special and loved <3

Three Years

Yesterday we celebrated three years of marriage! 

It seems like each wedding anniversary has found our lives different and in a new phase. Most notably this year, we have a new family member, Avie P. I love our anniversary because it's about us. And honestly we don't have much time to focus on "us" these days, so yesterday was really enjoyable. As a surprise for Kyle, I bought this frame from an adorable retired couple at the farmers market to frame one of our wedding pictures.  They make these frames themselves and I think they are just beautiful. I also am having something made for us that I will share once it's completed. Stay tuned for that...

I was pleasantly surprised to receive this beautiful bouquet yesterday when I was trying to get the kids and myself ready for the evening. The kids were just as excited as me, which was fun.

My mom watched all three kids for us so we could enjoy the evening together. I've had a gift certificate from my parents and Ashley to The Art Bash Studio for almost a year, so we decided to give it a try. We were rushed for time and we had to quickly grab dinner at Panera which was slightly disappointing, but still delicious.  The art thing ended up being a blast! I would recommend it to anyone! A really nice girl walked us through each step of the painting, helping and giving tips along the way. I seriously want to start painting more after this experience! 

We drank sangria, ate popcorn and just forgot about the outside world for 2.5 hours and painted. It was so fun to be creative and spend time together doing something we've never done before. I hope we can make it back again someday. I love comparing our two paintings because I feel like you can see the differences in our personalities when comparing the differences. We balance each other out-- and you can totally see that!! 

It's been an amazing three years and I love you, Kyle! 

Keep the tradition going and check out our wedding slideshow again :)

Happy Birthday My Love!

I love this picture of us because it captures perfectly everything you are for me.
Unconditionally kind and supportive, attentive, open-minded, loving, dedicated, calming and affectionate.
You are everything to me Kyle and I love you so much.
Happy 26th birthday!

Going to the movies!

 

A few weeks ago we finally took Cambria for her first movie theater experience. We've been talking about doing it for forever so we were all excited to finally go! To say Cambria was excited is an understatement. The girl let out several high-pitched shrills before we left the house and in the car on the way there.  And when we got to the theater she was overwhelmed by everything: the posters, the treats, the lights, the seats, the "big, huge tv" and the people in the theater with us. But honestly, I think she was most excited about getting popcorn and coke :) This was the only time in Cambria's life that we've  purchased a coke and allowed her to drink more than just a sip or two, it was a HUGE treat. We saw Brave and thought it was fantastic.  I've had several people ask if it was too scary/inappropriate, but it was fine for Cambria and she actually liked the "scary" parts.

"Daddy, is that it?!"

The sight of the theater was enough to make Cambria scream again.  She was thrilled to be seeing the movie and I think she was also happy about spending one-on-one time with us. 

popcorn AND coke!

 On the drive home Cambria had a pee-attack so she HAD to stop at Wendys to use the bathroom. Kyle surprised me with a frosty and we all sat in the front together enjoying it.  Another treat! Taking Cambria to the movies made me realize two things: 1) spending time with my children individually is and always will be important and 2) experiencing  joyous and exciting life moments with my child really is just as fun as being the kid yourself.

Dads

Cambria and daddy at Fort McAllister

Babywearing

Daddy holding two pooties :)

Me and my dad on Father's Day

Kyle and my dad playing a game of pool on my dad's new pool table.

Ezra on Grandpa Finnegan's shoulders at his birthday party.

 I know I'm a little late, but I wanted to post a few pictures of the amazing dads in my life in honor of Father's Day. 

Kyle is an amazing father to our children. 

He listens to them, hugs them, feeds them, bathes them, plays with them, kisses them, reads to them, teaches them things, and most importantly, loves them. 

I honestly don't think there is much else I could have wanted in a dad for my kids. 

And our own dads are great men who've given us both an examples of what a loving, supportive dad can be. 

I love all three of these guys!