Happy Birthday, Tirzah Elise!!!

At long last, we have another niece!  Tirzah Elise arrived this afternoon just after 1pm.  Josh and Danila are over the moon with this precious little girl.  She weighed in at 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long.  She came a few weeks early to prevent complications, but is just perfect.  We can't wait to go and meet her!

Danila, in recovery holding her new little one!

So beautiful!!!

She is just darling.

What a great picture of contentment.

Lion King

For a special date with Hannah, I took her to see The Lion King.  We had lunch together and then went to the theater.  She was so excited.  She loved the music and I was really glad we got a seat up against the wall, so when she stood up to dance we weren't disturbing anyone.  She even talked me in to buying the CD afterward!

Mom & Hannah

Jon's Birthday

While it may not be the prettiest looking cake, this year the girls and I made Jon a chocolate cake (from scratch!) with peanut butter filling.  It tasted a lot better than it looked iced :)

I also forgot that the number "4" candle is the one we forgot when Hannah turned 4.  Good reminder that I need to get one for Lauren's upcoming birthday.

Happy 41st Jon

We love you!!!!

Fall Pictures

I took the girls to get their fall pictures taken for Christmas cards.  Enjoy some of the better ones (as well as some funny ones that show their personality).  We went to the old barn in Dublin where I love to take pictures, with Abby in tow.  Then, we went up to Glacier Ridge Metro Park for a few in the leaves....unfortunately it was starting to get cold (and the girls weren't afraid to remind me how cold it was), but we got some good pictures.  Afterwards, we had a great date night and got pizza and ice cream.  Maybe next time I'll talk Jon into joining us :)

Lauren

(almost 4 years old)

Hannah

(6 1/2 years old)

The girls with Abby.

There were way too many other people doing pictures for Abby to get a good picture - she was so distracted with other people (and other dogs).

I love how they love each other.

"Roar"

(they are pretending to be lions)

Lauren's Scrunchy Face

Apparently, Lauren's "scrunchy face" is genetic!

We found a picture of my dad as a kid with two of his siblings and he was making the same Lauren face!  Aunt Karen also has it down pat :)