Tutu Party

Liv's been begging me for a while to have a little tea party with some friends.  I finally decided that since it was her birthday this past week it would be a good time.  So on Wednesday we had a few friends come over for a Tutu Tea Party.

The girls were so cute and very excited to be having a little party.

 

Ice Skating Lessons

Remember a few months ago when we went ice skating as a family?  And everyone was done after one time around the rink except Ethan.  He just kept going and going!  After we left he begged and begged to take lessons.  He really wants to do speed skating lessons, but you have to take regular ice skating lessons first.  Ethan just started his first lesson this week.  He loves it!

Hopefully I'll get some action shots pictures at the end when I bring my nice camera.

Indoor Tents

I forgot to post these pictures from Spring Break a few weeks ago.  We had to get a little creative during the week to keep everyone entertained.  One day we turned the living room into a fort.

I need to remember to do that more often, it was fun.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my big 4 year old!!  

I can't believe my baby is four.  

She is such a joy to have in our home. 

She is so full of spunk,

and has a mind of her own.

She has a very unique fashion sense.

She loves her brothers.

She is tough, but tender too.

She likes to brush and style everyones hair. 

She likes to paint nails and go shopping with me.

She can keep up with her brothers (in both speed and strength)

She gives the best hugs and eskimo kisses.

She is so full of personality, like bursting out everywhere

She is crazy and cute,

and we love her so much!!

April Family Dinner

Since April is Liv's birthday month she got to choose our family dinner theme.  She chose a PINK DINNER to celebrate her birthday.

Liv's Bday Video

It's getting that time of the year again when all my kids have birthdays a few weeks apart.  That means time for the annual Birthday videos.  Here is Liv's 4 year-old birthday video.  Enjoy!!

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I usually do annual photo sessions for the kids on their birthdays also, but it is still so darn cold here I think I'll wait until summer.  Although, on the positive Shawn did empty and clean out the hot tub today in preparation for the warm weather coming soon (we hope) and we went and bought a bunch of flowers at Lowes to plant in the next few weeks.  But just a few days ago we had this crazy hail storm out of nowhere.  Weather in the midwest really is crazy!!

 

First Dance Recital

Today was the long anticipated dance recital.  Liv has been talking about it for months, and I was sure she was going to get up there and freeze, but she didn't.  She did such a good job!

Afterward Shawn leaned over and said, "maybe we can stick to soccer."  I think all the fussing around with the girls and getting them ready was a little out of his comfort zone :)

Lots of pictures (give me a break, it's my first girl and first dance recital).

First the girls getting ready....

Anxiously waiting....

The ballet routine was first and then the tap routine.  "Walking on Sunshine"  Liv nailed the star jumps!

Liv watching the other dancers with her class.

Dance Teachers, Ms. Melissa and Ms. Jenna.

Here are the video clips for those that want to watch them (AKA Grandparents).  The first clip has a little part of a movie that was played before the recital.  It has a picture of all the girls and a little clip of them dancing.  Followed by the end of her ballet routine.  Shawn was supposed to be recording at the beginning, but he couldn't see so we just go the last part.  The second clip is of Liv's tap routine.


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Untitled from Jenn Reese on Vimeo.