Seventh Heaven...

Today is our SEVENTH wedding anniversary. It's hard to believe it has been that long. Seven years, 2 kids, and it just keeps getting better. Here are the top SEVEN reasons why I love being married to Andy:

7. He makes me laugh everyday.
6. He is the voice of reason when I get crazy. (Who, me? Never.)
5. He makes me feel beautiful, loved, important and secure.
4. He understands me.
3. He always says sorry, even when it is me that is wrong.
2. He is the best father in the world.
1. He is my best friend and always will be.

Happy Anniversary Andy! I love you with all my heart!

Memorial Memories

Last weekend was too crazy to do any blogging (three birthday parties in one day, just to give to an idea....) so I am just moving ahead to this weekend. Friday we took the girls to Como Zoo and had a much needed family day. It was soooo fun! The girls loved the animals and the rides and they were so good. It really was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

Julia on the Frog Hopper

Maria and I on the Train - that is Julia on the right side on the caboose.

They LOVE riding together in the cars.

Jules on the fire truck

Maria liked the giraffe statues better then the actual giraffes - strange. The highlight of the actual zoo part was the baby orangutan. He was SOOOOO cute!

Friday night my friend Kari and I had to rhinestone our costumes for our upcoming dance recital. (No, that is not a typo - I am going to be in a recital, in a costume, am I mad?) Anyways, we took the kids to dinner and then settled in for a long night of gluing, only the wine got the better of us and we both ended up ditching the rhinestoning in favor of some good old fashioned laughter, complete with an 80's danceline costume fashion show. Needless to say we both had a major headache in the morning.

Kari and I in our sweet 80's costumes...

Saturday we headed to our friends Jim and Ellie's house. The live on Lake Minnetonka and invited us over for some boating and fun. We had a great time but Maria didn't get a nap so it was a little touch and go. Julia's favorite part was that their boat has a bathroom on it. I am not kidding. Maria loved their dog and I loved seeing all the CRAZY big houses when we went out on the boat. It was awesome! Thanks for such a fun day guys. (I have no pictures because I was trying to keep the girls from doing any damage - they don't have kids - and keeping them out of the water - brrrrrr!)

Sunday we bought Maria a new bedroom set. Holy crap. I guess she really isn't a baby anymore. It won't be here until August so that gives me some time to mentally prepare...... Sunday my parents came to babysit and Andy and I went out to celebrate our 7Th wedding anniversary. Whoa. That is a long time. And we are going stronger then ever. Love you babe.

Monday Andy got to golf and I took the girls to breakfast with my mom. We then had some friends over for a very casual BBQ and then I had dance pictures for the above mentioned dance class. Better break out the spanx.........

All in all, a wonderful weekend filled with the things I love the best, family and friends!

Last Day of Preschool

Today was Julia's last day of preschool. They had a little program for the parents and then there was supposed to be a picnic but that portion was cancelled due to weather. For the program, Julia's class sang a few songs and then the Pre-K class had their graduation. It was super sweet and I was tearing up just thinking about (oh crap, here they come again!) it being Julia up there next year. There was a very pregnant woman in the front row who WAS NOT holding it together as her son went up to get his "diploma" and it made me want to run up and hug her. Seriously, when they did the slide show with the "graduates" baby pictures and then a picture in their mortar board there wasn't many dry eyes in the joint. What am I going to do when she goes to Kindergarten? They are going to have to put me in an institution. After, Julia and I went to lunch with our friends R and K to celebrate a great year at preschool.

Kendall & Julia

Sophie, Kendra, Kendall & Julia
They are all neighbor friends and were all in the same class!

Julia with her WONDERFUL teachers, Mrs. Fusnig and Mrs. Tich.

Julia is going to miss them very much!

Marvelous Molly!

My niece Molly has been in one of my dance classes this year and we had our recital the other night. It has been so fun having her in class. The recital went really well! Molly was awesome! She looked so cute and did such a good job. Andy and Julia and Maria came to watch along with my parents and some of my brother-in-law's family. (NO PRESSURE..) Julia was SO excited to give Molly the treats we brought for her. She is still talking about the show and Molly's yellow Belle dress. It was a great night and I am so proud of Molly!

The Finale - there were 60 kids in this program. Molly was in the youngest class.

Beautiful Ballerina

Big hugs from Julia for a job well done!

Tinkerbell Birthday

Julia's "family party" was a Tinkerbell theme and a lot of fun. She was finally starting to feel better after a serious bout of the flu. She got a ton of nice gifts (where I am going to put them is a mystery at this point...) and we had some great food. It was a wonderful day of family, fun and celebration. I am starting to gear up for her Princess and Pirate themed birthday party that we are having for her and Maria in our backyard - should be a ton of fun! Stay tuned for more on that.....

Julia is FOUR!

April 30, 2009 - Julia is Four! She was sicker then sick with the flu so all birthday events had to be postponed and I was heart broken. We made up for it though when she was feeling better. Here is her birthday post, a little late but I know she'll forgive me.....

I can not believe that my little tiny four pound baby is now four years old! It is shocking to me how fast it has gone, how much I love her, and how much joy she has brought Andy and I. So, in tradition, here are the top 5 reasons I celebrate her birthday:
5. She makes smile and laugh on a daily basis.
4. She is the best big sister in the world and would really like another "tiny baby" in our family. (Someday Jules, someday....)
3. She loves to sleep in just like her Mommy.
2. She grows more beautiful on the inside and out every single day.
1. She is the thing (and her sister) that I am most proud of and my biggest dream come true.

Tutu Cute!

My friend Melyssa does photography as a hobby (she is getting REALLY good!) and took these pictures of the girls for me. Maria was being a total turkey but she somehow still got some cute ones. Here are a few of my favorites......