Curly Sue

Madeline : "Mommy make my hair curly."

Me : "You really want it curly?"

Madeline : "Yep!"

Me : "Ok, but you're gonna have to sit real still while I braid it."

Madeline : "Ok!"

And sit still she did. I cannot tell you how many times I have tried to braid that girls hair! She never sits still long enough for it to turn out good! Well, I guess it goes to show that she can when she really wants something! :)

Before - Back View

Before - Front View

After.

Can we say "Supermodel"?

Yeah, she'll be 5 in 2 days....

Anniversary Trip to Anacortes

When Andy and I got married, we didn't have much money at the time, and we really couldn't be gone from work that long, so we took a mini honeymoon up north to Anacortes. We were only gone for 4 days, but we did a lot of things and we went a lot of places. Not to mention, it was so relaxing. Yesterday morning, as we were reminiscing about it, we realized that the girls had never been up there. So right then and there, we decided to take them up there for our anniversary. We wanted them to see how gorgeous it was up there. (They love nature walks and such.) So off we went. We took them first to Mt. Erie. From there you can see the sound and a lot of little islands around. Then, we took them to Washington Park, where they got to play and search for rocks on the beach. (One of their favorite things to do.) And last, we went to dinner, because we were all very hungry. It was so much fun, and the girls really enjoyed it up there. Andy and I really did have a great anniversary! And now, I leave you with some pics from our trip. Enjoy!

To My Love

Happy Anniversary Andy. You are my everything. I love you with all my heart and it still grows stronger for you everyday! I cannot imagine my life without you. You are the best husband in the entire world!

Thank you.

Independence Day

Happy Birthday America! Isn't it wonderful living in this beautiful country of ours? We are truly blessed.

Last year, for the 4th, we invited a lot of friends over and we had a BBQ and lit off fireworks. It turned out to be so fun that we did it again this year. I didn't capture any pictures last year, but this time I made sure I was armed with my trusty camera. This year was awesome! Everybody chipped in for fireworks, Wyndee and Ben brought a MoonBounce for the little ones, Mikey B. brought a pinata for the kids, everyone made wonderful food, we played Washers and Bocce ball, the big boys had a Roman Candle war (no one was hurt), and we all had loads of fun! It was a great celebration! Here are some pics.

Once again, we are truly blessed!

Thanks to everyone who made this fun and exciting day possible!

You guys are great friends!

Picnic

Since it was such a beautiful day, and the girls asked if we could do something, I decided that we should go on a picnic. That led to where we should go, and Madeline popped up and said "The Lions Park" (she meant Lions Field). So, we got all the trimmings ready for a wonderful picnic, and off we went. We got there, and as I suspected, all they wanted to do was play. But, I made them eat first. Then, they wanted to take pictures so I could put them on the blog. So, here they are, just for you!

Cheese!

Yummy!

They wanted a picture in front of the water.

Then they wanted a picture on the lion.

Sydney showing that she is the king, not the lion.

Kassie thinking the lion is a horse.

Madeline didn't want to have anything to do with the lion.

All she wanted to do was play with my iTouch.

(I have tons of games/activities for kids on it.)

That girl is as addicted to my iTouch as the other girls are to their DS.

Lucky Duck

As part of her birthday present, Sydney got to go to the Mariners game tonight with my parents. These are the pics she just sent me from her cell phone (another birthday present).

Lucky Duck!

Happy 10th Birthday Sydney!

A Mom's reflection, in pictures, of her baby girl on her 10th birthday. Enjoy.

Sydney Alexis Bennett

Born: June 11th 1999 @ 11:55 pm

(after 18 hrs of labor)

Weighing: 7 lbs 11oz

The crawling lasted maybe 3 days. She hated moving slow.

The first pic below is her 1st Thanksgiving. It's a faded picture, but it was with her Aunt Renee, may she RIP. The second pic is her 1st Christmas.

Her 1st haircut in the bath.

We had to do it that way, because she wouldn't stop moving!

Ahh, the Basketball pic. Probably my fav pic of her when she was that young. She still doesn't put the B-ball down.

Below is her 1st birthday and her 2nd Christmas.

Spoiled little girl got all the toys! Wait, she still does.....

Oh yes, the Scooby-doo obsession. That went on for 3 years. I still own all the movies...

Aunt Wyndee visiting, and becoming a big sister. She was so proud of her baby!

Being goofy, as usual, and her 1st best friend, Michael.

Aquatic fun, and her 1st dog, Pongo.

Silliness ensues again, and our second home, All Star Lanes.

Growing up.........

and up.......

and up.....

into the wonderful young lady she is today.

Doesn't that last pic prove it?!?

Happy 10th birthday, my little angel!