Daycare Birthday Circuit...Part 1

First up Cooper....Can you tell that this little guy
has some modeling experience?


His birthday was super exciting because he has
a train! We all took turns going for train rides.

Here's Gracie on the train. Not sure what she's
looking at here, but boy did she love the train!



But Nora Jane was too little so she took a spin
in Turner's(Cooper's little brother) car instead.


Gracie's best friend Joshua was there. She
declared, "Joshua is my best friend, but I am
not Joshua's best friend. Cooper is." Seems
Gracie was trumped by the birthday boy. Isn't
that to be expected?

Here's Josh helping *Cooper* blow out his
birthday candles..


Happy Birthday Cooper! We love you even though
you stole our baby girl's best friend for a few hours.

Next up, Lucas. Lucas was Gracie's original
best friend. Not sure what happened, but Josh
moved in and stole Gracie's heart.


Lucas' birthday party was super exciting because
he had a jumpy house.

Check out all the "kids" in action:

Nana's Birthday

OK, I admit it! I am WAY behind.

The end of August we got to celebrate a very
special occasion...Nana's Birthday.

Uncle Pete & Uncle Joe were there....



Auntie Ame was there

Cousin Anna was there looking cute as ever...

Nora Jane & Daddy were there...

and of course the birthday girl herself....

Nana! With Gracie right on her lap of course!

And it wouldn't be a proper birthday without a

cake....

who said birds & cats can't get along?

kiddy hawk is potty trained!! we have hello kitty to thank for this amazing feat! daddy hawk was skeptical when lady hawk came home with gifts to bribe dear gracie to go in the potty. tsk tsk! mommy always knows best, plus mommy loves hello kitty as well.... i can't wait to buy more outfits to play dressup, um, i mean for gracie to play dressup!


thank you hello kitty from the hawksnest!

5 years ago today....

This was way before the nest was populated.....


and then one.....


by one.....


the nest started to fill....

to my love on our anniversary, thanks for building a nest of strength, love, & more happiness than we could ever imagine.

Another Happy Customer

Thanks to Dr. Ponseti & to Dr. Colburn for being such a great study. Here's NJ walking!

Three Little Birds....

the adventures continue....

Good times at Los Lynches

Gracie always asks, "when we going to auntie anne uncle scott teaghan maeve's". poor "anyan" isn't old enough to be listed yet.

Here are some photos from Los Lynches backyard paradise:

Here's cousin & my little god daughter Sienna strolling around. Isn't she a doll?



I'm thinking leather & a harley down the road....


Here's Auntie Anne finally making a guest appearance on the hawks nest! Nora Jane definitely doesn't scare her with her fussy antics.


Gracie having fun with Sienna & Skylar in the sandbox...Skylar is always super sweet to baby Gracie.


Nora Jane vs. the Giraffe...


Move aside frenemy Maeve, I got a bigger challenge...notice no smiles here..


Gracie wins and claims the slide for herself..