a lioness and her dirt

A couple of weeks ago we got the Halloween stuff out and the kids were having a great time looking through all the costumes and decorations. None of the kids have worn this lion costume, but I tried it on Sof to see what it would look like. She didn't care for the whole mane thing.

Then the other day I was trying to pin Livy's dress for her costume so it would fit her, and the kids were outside in the back. I knew they were over by that corner area where we don't have anything planted yet, and of course they were digging around in the dirt. Well, a couple of minutes later Jaedon comes to the door and yells, "Mom! Sof, has dirt on her face!" I then asked if it was just on her cheeks, and Jaedon told me yes. So I didn't think too much of it. BUT, then later Sofia came walking in and I looked up at her and saw this...

We had to leave for Jaedon's soccer game in just a little bit, so she went straight to the bathtub and was hosed down.

hosed

The other day we were out enjoying the lovely weather, and I was potting a mum with the help of all the kids. They all had to take turns putting in the dirt and then of course help me water it. Well, a little while later I could hear Jaedon doing something with the hose. When he came into the garage this is how he looked...

Such a silly kid. I love how their little minds work sometimes. And I especially love this little kids imagination.

little fish

The other night Jon was giving the kids a bath and told me to come up and look at something. I walked up and into the bathroom and found Sof like this. She was loving it! Jon said she slowly lowered herself down all by herself and then just laid there content as can be.

Even when I went back downstairs to get the camera she was still in pure heaven, laying down in the water.

3 stooges

When my mom shipped out Livy's birthday present, in the box she had put a wig I had used one year for a costume.

Well, we all took turns putting it on and getting pictures.

Jaedon was more than willing to pose

Sof posed for a little bit and then would take it off. Livy on the other hand, well you would have thought we were asking her to give herself a shot or something. She did not want to put it on! But we finally got her to at least put it on and this is what happened...crying and more crying,

Finally calming down a bit All right Livy, just smile and we can take the wig off (hahahaha)...no Liv, a real smile. A big smile.

Okay, close enough.

liv's 3!

From the previous post I told you that Livy turned and celebrated her fabulous 3rd birthday yesterday. We had a great day and it was full of adventure.

Livy started the day off right by opening her presents.

Love the excitement on her face. So these next 2 pictures I am showing because when we would ask Livy what she wanted for her birthday she would always say, "A unicorn with pink eyes." Don't know where she saw a unicorn with pink eyes. I wasn't able to find one with pink eyes, but did find one with a pink tutu. Then this doll, every time we would go into TJ Maxx she would ALWAYS ask for this doll. And it had to be the one with pink hair.

All ready to go for her princess party. The crown came in one of her presents, the Birthday Barbie, and the dress came compliments of Grandma Jones from the good ole Swiss Days.

I just loved this one of her. The little princess is ready as well. Again, thanks to Grandma Jones.

All the Princesses of the Ball and 2 Super Heroes

All decked out

The Barbie Cake!

The Princess and her cake

Wasn't really sure where to stick the candles.

For dinner Livy decided to go to IHOP (with some help from Dad)

And while Jon and I were helping Jaedon and Livy with their pancakes we turned around to find Sof munching away on a sausage that she snatched from Jon's plate. (She actually managed to snatch a second one, again when Jon wasn't paying attention)

Helping herself

We love you so much Livy and you bring a smile to our faces daily, multiples times a day actually. We are so glad, happy and blessed to have you apart of our family. We love you!

Ms. Livy

It is this cute girl's birthday...

more to come of her special day later.

So for now enjoy that sweet little face!

ms. sofia

I love this girl!

Whether she is trying Mr. Potato Head's glasses on...

or lounging and posing like she is some kind of super model. Just wish she could talk though, so we could stop with the ongoing screaming communication skills.