Our excitement for the week

This week has been a bit exciting for our family. The kids all started school, the traumatic part for me was Berek started middle school and Tayler became a kindergartner. I can't believe how fast they are growing up. Anyways, Tuesday was the start day and I was invited to spend the day with Tayler at school for 2 hours. A good friend watched Bailey and off we were. Tayler loved her new class and new teacher. We then came home and anxiously awaited for Berek and Makenna to find out how their day went. Both came home with a big smile. They met new friends and loved their new classes. What a relief. It has been a good week for them. Now Tayler goes back today (Friday) for her second day of school (Tues. was just orientation). She has had her clothes set out for the last 2 days for this.
Now for the last picture that doesn't quite go with the rest. Yesterday me and Tayler made homemade marshmallows. Surprisingly they were easy and boy they taste so much better than the store ones. Bailey is our marshmallow kid and could not get enough. MMMMM

First day of school, Bailey had to jump in too!
The big "MIDDLE SCHOOLER"

Doing some of the fun activities our first dayThe matching game
Bailey pulling Tayler over so she could "Cheese" the picture with her
We made homemade marshmallows

***JULY & AUGUST BIRTHDAY GIRLS***

It is about time I post some pictures of my newest birthday girls. Tayler turned a big "5" in July and Bailey turned a whopping "2". Yes, it is very sad that my baby is no longer a baby anymore. She is talking like no one else, saying things that totally crack me up! And.......my little partner in crime, Tayler, is going to kindergarten. Could life get any more depressing. They are so fun, sweet, and B-E-A-U-TI-FUL!!!!! Here are the pictures of our celebrations........

Happy Birthday Tayler

PRESENTS!

Her BIG surprise, Nintendo DS

Just being Happy

Blowing out the candles

The famous Hannah Montana birthday cake



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Happy Birthday Bailey

Bailey "CHEESE"en it for the camera

Decorating giant sugar cookies.

Pinata Time (each kid pulled a string till the MAGIC one was pulled and all the candy fell out)

Opening presents

Cake time (yep MORE sugar)

Trip to Andra's

I finally am getting around to post about our most recent trip to Wisconsin. I have been gone most of July and for this trip me and all 3 girls took a trip to see my new nephew. We flew from here into Chicago. I was so excited to see this little guy. He is such a good, sweet baby. We were there for a little over a week and had lots of excitement. Every day the girls and I would go on some small road trip to Target, Dollar Tree, or Mc D's. This broke up the day a bit for us. There was a few swim days in between these. It was a bit crazy with 3 adults and 5 kids in an apartment but we all survived with minor injuries (and my sister is still sane, I think). We really enjoyed our time there and hopefully they did too. I even got to see a bit of what heaven might look like (as seen in some pics below). It's nice to be home but I have to say, I miss you Andra. I love hangin out with you and enjoyed every minute. Hopefully we will see her soon.

Makenna dodgin' having her picture taken.
Tayler loving sitting in a seat ALONE
Bailey's mad because I kept telling her she had to sit down.

Makenna was the chosen one to pull the string and ring the bell for our stop.

Bailey decided to paint herself with Andra's mascara.
We bought a kit at Target and made our very own BOUNCY BALLS. I loved this one!
We went to their dinosaur museum. Bailey kept growling saying "monster".


One of our little projects to keep us busy. We painted ceramic magnets.

Tayler and Alisse .
Bailey checking out the water.
Bailey fell asleep pretending to talk to her Dad on the phone.

The GIANT stuffed Jelly Belly with the girls.
This is the place I call heaven. They have the best jelly beans ever and as an added bonus---SWEDISH FISH!!!

They even had pictures made from Jelly Beans.

We all rode the train through the tour of Jelly Belly. We had to wear these SWEET hats, it was the rule, and at the end, got our own bag of jelly beans. How awesome is that!