Isabella's Birthday Party

This year I decided to do things different. Since all of our family and good friends live in different states packages started to arrive pretty much all week. In the past I would let Isabella open them as they arrived. But this year I decided that she could wait till Friday to open her gifts. It was a little hard at times, but she did well. We also like to celebrate her birthday as a family and then again with a party. Since Ryan has been gone and could not make a trip home for her birthday, our neighbors helped make the day a little more special for her by coming over to sing "Happy Birthday" and to have cup cakes and ice cream. This was her choice.

Then on Saturday was yet another enjoyable day!!! It was a day that her friends from school would be coming over to her house to celebrate her birthday and be able to play with her. She was SO excited from the time she got up till the first guest arrived. She knew it was HER DAY!!! These past two days were all about ISABELLA!!!!

I really enjoy posting pictures as a slide show through slide.com. Hope you enjoy the highlights of her birthday!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Isabella!

Happy Birthday Isabella!!!

I still remember like it was yesterday when we found out I was pregnant with Isabella. Ryan was deployed and I took a home pregnancy test and then went to the lab to do blood work to confirm that we were having our first child. I was so anxious to tell Ryan, but at the same time I was scared for the unknown. Now four years later, I can't remember life without her. She has been such a blessing to us and our family. Each and everyday is a new day, and I enjoy every morning waking up to a "thump" as she jumps out of bed, and runs down the hallway to our bedroom to crawl into bed between us and watch TV until her sister wakes up. It's always a great start to another day!! Hope you enjoy the slide show of how much she has changed in these last four years. I know I have!!!

Pumpkin Patch

Today was yet another fantastic day!!! We headed out this morning to enjoy the gorgeous weather and have some fun at a local pumpkin patch. Like always it was a fun filled day of pumpkin picking, corn maze, jumping, and last but not least the hay ride. Here are some pictures of today's event. To bad Daddy isn't here to enjoy some of these fun activities. But he was missed dearly!! We Love you RYAN!!!

Mount Pleasant Children's Day Festival

Today the girls and I headed out to Mount Pleasant for some fall fun. They were holding one of their annual festivals for kids. Theyhad all sorts of things going on. Some of the list of activities were pony rides, face painting, rock climbing, obstacle courses, and even some arts and crafts. How did you like the crown Isabella made? It fit me way to well.... We also enjoyed some hot dogs as well as kettle corn and you can't forget the cotton candy. YUMMY!!! It was a long day for Mackenzie, but as you can tell she got a huge kick out of the slide. She should sleep well tonight considering no nap today. Hopefully we will get to the pumpkin patch tomorrow!!! Enjoy the slide show.

Imagination Movers....

What do you get when you cross four guys in blue suits and a sidekick rodent named Warehouse Mouse???? THE IMAGINATION MOVERS...... These guys are sweeping our nation live in concert, singing some of their favorite songs that can be seen in their new hit show now playing on Disney Channel every weekday mornings. The girls absolutely love these guys. We had such a good time dancing around to all their favorite songs. Here are some pictures from the concert. Enjoy!

Caterpillars and Frogs...

Today was one of those days. The two girls and I just hangout here at home since the weather was "iffy". It started off when Mackenzie saw a caterpillar crawling its way into the enclosed porch. All I remember hearing is "BUUUG! BUUUG!" Then Isabella saying, "Mackenzie found a caterpillar." They both were so amazed and mesmerized. After trying to find a good location to place the little guy, Isabella informs me that she found another one. So we ended up placing the two of them in one of the potted plants I have on the back porch. Then out of know where she discovers a pretty good size toad nestled in the same pot. It felt like a day in science class. Here are some picture of our adventure with the great outdoors. Enjoy!!!

My First Fish Tank

Okay, Bella has been bugging me for months for a fish tank. I told her once we were all settled into our new home in South Carolina we would get her some pet fish. Now that we have arrived, so have the "wants" for a pet fish. After much debate, I finally broke down and bought her, her first fish tank. It's only five gallons, but it is the perfect size for a pint size little girl. Hope you enjoy the photos!!!