Saturday, June 25, 2011

SUNSHINE!!!



It finally happened...SUMMER ARRIVED!! We spent Thursday out all day at the pool. I managed to sunscreen Emily, who managed to come out with a minor sunburn on her shoulders and legs. I, however, thought that I would be ok and did not apply sunscreen. You would think I would learn after doing this every summer! I burned so bad that I have blisters! I guess 5 hours on sun was a bit excessive!
Every night, Emily starts off in my room because her and Molly will stay up playing all night if we put them to bed at the same time. In order for sleep, we opted to have Emily start off in my room and then I move her when I go to bed into her room. I went to go put her in her bed one night and this is what I found...her on the opposite side of the bed, backwards and at the end of my bed! I loved it!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day


This year is my first year that I don't get to celebrate Father's Day. I miss him so much. He was truly an amazing dad and a great example to me. So even though he isn't here, he is very much alive in my heart still. I love you dad.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Growing Up

Recently Emily has become very independant and has started doing her own hair (with the exception of my helping her brush it!) and is even making her own sandwiches. I know I should be thrilled with this, but it is rather depressing to me that my little girl is growing up so quickly. This is a picture of the very first time she did her hair by herself. She got so many compliments at the stores.

She has been so funny with magazines lately. I will finish reading a magazine and Emily will pick it up, sit down and start "reading" it. I came out of the kitchen one day and saw this...I thought it was just precious.
And finally...Emily comes to work with me for a few hours a couple of mornings each week. She has her routine of grabbing the Post-its and writing on them and sticking them everywhere. One moring she drew these. She even explained to me what they were. The one of the left means that we can't have any mean people at the hotel. The one of the right means we can't have any scary people at the hotel! They are still hanging on the front desk!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Preschool Graduation





It's official...my baby has graduated from preschool! It was a bittersweet moment. She is so excited to be going into kindergarten.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Mother's Day






This Mother's Day was a hard one for me...I think it's because last year my dad just spoiled me. But, I worked most of the day and then I took my mom out for dinner. I try to be a great mom like she has been for me...I am so grateful to have such a wonderful example. I love her dearly and I can't imagine my life without her. I love you mom!
And Emily...she makes my life complete. Every day I feel so blessed to have ber. She knows just how to turn a bad day into a great one. She is truly an amazing daughter.

Sunny Weather...FINALLY!!




We have been taking advantage of the sunny weather here lately. We took the girls to the park the other day...it was slightly wet...ok...I'm not going to lie...it was very wet! But, they had fun. Emily loves being a "big sister" to Molly!

New House



Last month Emily and I moved. My friend, who is also a single mother, needed to find a place to live. So, logically, we thought that moving in together to split the expenses would be great! So, we did. Our daughters share a bedroom and Mandy and I each have our own bedrooms. It is actually rather nice. My mom probably enjoys having some peace and quiet for a change...although she still has Emily 3 nights a week due to my work schedule and such.