Fun Day at the Zoo

Yay Kayla!

Lily and Kayla after the game where the Marcus girls soccer team secured their place as district champs. Yay! : )

Lily with her Grandparents/ Natellie & Jeff's Wedding

My sweet amazing parents came down to keep Lily once again while Shane and I had the privilege of going to the Dominican Republic to see my good friend Natellie marry her sweetheart (Jeff). Here are a couple of pics Mom snapped of Lily in the course of their visit. Lily had a great time with Mimi and Grandad. And Shane and I had a great time at the beach wedding. It was a a gift to get the chance to reconnect and relax together while also sharing in this beautiful event with friends. We are continually grateful for the gift my parents give to Lily with their continual presence in her life and their efforts to make childhood memories with her. And we are thankful for the ways these trips serve to support our marriage as well : )

Happy Birthday Kayla!

Wow Shane... just wow. It's our favorite 18 yr old's birthday. We love you so much Kayla! You are a gift in so many ways with your fun loving and super caring spirit.

Snow Days

Here are a few pics from the huge snow storms we had this winter. Most of the time it was too cold to be outside, but we did manage to get in a little bit of snow play towards the end when the freezing ice let up. Meanwhile Lily and I had fun playing inside, making cupcakes, and hanging out with Mimi (who got stuck in DFW on a business trip). We made some fun memories : )

Just for Kicks

I put a shower cap on Lily the other day in the bath and told her to smile for the camera. She said, "Wait... lemme put my hand on my hip" Sassy McSasserson!

This is a song Lily learned at school. She performed it for the camera after I bribed her with a little candy : ) She is quite the diva, but she does keep us entertained.

Grandma Toria's Visit

Lily and Grandma Toria swinging

Lookin cute in their pjs playing dollhouse

Emma really enjoyed Grandma Toria's visit too ; )


Playing "vet Barbie" : )



We were so happy to have Grandma Toria here to visit for a few days in January. Lily loved having her as a playmate. She brought fun gifts- the favorite was "vet Barbie" which they made up elaborate plots with in games at the Calico Critters table. We all went to see the movie Tangled together. Shane and Victoria enjoyed a mother/son dinner date at the Melting Pot. And she and I had some fun girl time with a mani/pedi while Lily was in MDO one day. Thanks for coming Grandma Toria! We loved having you here.