And the celebrations continue . . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH! 

We were able to celebrate Hannah's birthday at a full size gym! The instructors took the kids and the parents went upstairs to watch from the balcony. (This didn't please Ella too much as you'll see later.)

Here are the kiddos lined up - and Ella not facing in the right direction or paying attention. :)

Following the instructor to the next place to play!

Here is Ella crying and brother trying to console her, to no avail. I had to go down TWICE to get her! She said she was frustrated (wrong use of the word) and she missed me. At least I know she loves me!

Future gymnasts . . .

Happy Birthday Hanz!

Kar and Ella longing to go back down - well maybe just Kar. He really wants me to sign him up for gymnastics! Is that better or worse than when I signed him up for dance class?

My dear friend, Candace (Hannnah's mama) and her fab hubby, Brad, in our background.

Miss you.

Happy Birthday Ava!

Our birthday celebration month continues with little Ava Beans! She turned TWO! We had a nice birthday party at a park with a bounce house (it's the thing to do). :) 

Mimi and Ava

Kar and Ava up above.

My love . . . xoxo!

Aaahhhh! Babies! My gorgeous friend, Kristin made it out to Gilbert with her two newborn twins, Olivia and Sebastian. They are too amazing for words and I was so happy to see them!

Uncle Marky with baby Jon Nordling.

Of course there was a pinata - I only showcased a picture of Isabella hitting the pinata because she did WORK on it! Holy cow, she was going at it crazy like! It was so cute! 

Ella and Bella

Grandpa Steve and Kar

My Nana and baby Jon

Ava ditched her skirt and was playing in her new high heels. Awesome outfit, Beans!

Me and my babies - not babies anymore, I guess, but still all mine!

We love birthday and parties and this month has been so fun with all of the celebrations! We are so lucky  to have so many friends and family that have a birthday this month. Happy Birthday, xoxo!

Mark and I took a business trip to Atlanta and while we were gone, my Dad took the kids to the Renaissance Festival for one day. They came home happy, fed and tired! And tattooed! They loved it!

Karsten also got a fantastic sword!

Ella got a beautiful princess headband.

Thanks Grandpa Steve for taking such great care of the kids and being such a great Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Mi-la!!

Happy, happy birthday Mi-la! We all gathered at my house for Mark's famous spaghetti and meatballs. One of Mi-la's favs, good thing since we were celebrating her b-day! The Giglio's made it over, all the way from next door and brought a huge birthday cupcake! We had so much fun and I think the birthday girl did too! We love you Mi-la!

Mi-la with two of her three granddaughters.

Mi-la's favorite (and only) grandson.

The Paulus' girls.

Mimi, Mi-la and Charlie.

Jen and Taylor Giglio.

My love!

My other love!

The love of my life!

The little girls, ready to eat!

Happy Birthday Mi-la!

xoxo

Jaspyr's Third Birthday Party

Happy Birthday, Jaspyr! We celebrated Jaspyr's third birthday at a park with a fun bounce house and great food. Jaspyr is my kids' sitter's (Shanna) daughter. I hate calling Shanna a "sitter" because she is so much more than that. She is like a second mom to my munchkins and I could not do my life without her. I am so grateful for her! Anyways, we all gathered on Saturday to play and eat and to celebrate Jaspyr! Crazy, sweet, little, Jaspyr, Happy Birthday!

Karsten in the bounce house . . .

Ella and Jaspyr in the bounce house!

Happy Birthday!

Mmmmm . . . .

Mimi and Ava

Shanna and Jaspyr

The Ranch

Marky took the kiddos to his Dad's "Ranch" again and Mark's sister, Jessica came along with her family this time. They had so much fun and luckily my brother-in-law, Jer, had his camera so I got more pics this time than last! 

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On the way to the Ranch . . . driving in the car (iphone pics).

Having fun on the swings . . . 

A little cold, but having loads of fun!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I never really paid much attention to Valentine's Day before . . . our anniversary is on Groundhog's Day, so we always get to celebrate our life and love the first part of February anyways. 

But the last couple of years, it's been more and more fun to celebrate with my little loves. 

This year, Karsten, Ella and I spent an afternoon together, making valentine's for their classmates.

It was so fun! 

Below is a picture of some gifts to my favorite people, from me!

Later that day, we went to the Willow House Tour. 

This is a historic house tour in downtown Phoenix. 

We've been before, but not since Kar was a baby. 

My mom and Rich joined us, and we had such a nice time. 

It's so much fun to see the remodels of the old houses, and 

the different styles they have. 

To my little valentines (and my hubby in the background), 

I love you more and more every day!

Thanks for making my heart whole and my soul fly!

xoxo!