Kids Night Out

Two fridays ago we decided to have kids night out at the Marstons. I think there were 9 kids total and the kids had a blast! We Barbequed, frosted cupcakes, played games, danced and had a campfire. All of us mommies were exhausted but it was so much fun! These are the moments that the kids will remember forever!

Big Girl Reading

My little big girl loves to sit on her bean bag chair and read her books. It is so precious to hear the little stories that she makes up!

She's home..

Don't know where, don't know how but she is home...

Thank Goodness!!

There are days when I wonder how I can even love such a stupid animal. I swear she is going to give me more gray hair then the girls!

Welcome Back Heartley. I hope your 3 day adventure was worth it!

Come home Heartley..PLEASE

Our Kitty Heartley has not been home in 2 days and we are all just distrught. Nothing is more sad then seeing your 8 year old daughter out on the back patio crying her eyes out, screaming for her cat to come home. I know it is a long shot but please send your prayers up for Heartley that she will have a safe return! Our family is incomplete without her!

Thank you and come home Heartley.. Mamma misses you!!

Weekend of Celebrating

Mara turned 8 on Saturday so we had a busy weekend full of lots of activity.
Saturday morning woke up to presents and decorations throughout the house. I decorated her door,the counter and the living room.




During the day Daddy took Mara to go Roller Skating at Wheelz.. They had a blast!




Then we all went to the Ringling Brothers Circus.




Then on Sunday we had the family party.. Gracelyn had to get her party skirt on for the day. Boy is she cute!





Auntie Mariann came over for the party too. It was so fun to have her here! Mariann is my real dads sister that I just met this spring. Technically my aunt but more like a sister and an auntie to the girls!

Then finally Sunday evening I got to go meet up Renee. It was wonderful!

Happy 8th Birthday Mara

Happy Birthday to my beautiful, sweet loving daughter. 8 years ago you were welcomed into this crazy world and changed my life forever. I felt so honored to be your mommy. Thank you for teaching me to love unconditionally, to be a good mommy and to always be playful. Your smile lights up a room and those big brown eyes melt my heart. You are a wonderful daughter full of spunk and a loving sister even when Gracelyn is driving you nuts. Thank you for being you and for giving me the privilege of being your mommy. Happy 8th Birthday Peanut!

Last Stretch of Summer

Here is how we finished out our summer and began our new school year.

First Day of School. Mara enters 2nd grade(she has a desk this year) and Gracelyn started Preschool.









I got to have a long awaited lunch with McKenzie. It was wonderful and we had so much catching up to do!

My Great Auntie Diane turned 95.. what?? The girls are so lucky to still have her here!



Gracelyn and I went to the Olympia Hands on Childrens Mueseum. It was so much fun and we will certainly be returning soon! Gracelyn went grocery shopping, cooked me lunch, played Doctor and drove the ambulance!




Mara spent a week at Titlow day camp with her best bud Saige. This is one of the chalk art pieces she did. I was amazed!

I was invited to my Aunt Marianns house for a BBQ. Mariann is my real dads sister. I just love her and we have a great relationship. I know she is my aunt but she feels more like a sister!

Pappa No Toes ended up back in the ICU. We are 8 months and counting as far as being in the hospital. Just keep him in your prayers that we can get over this and get Pappa home for the holidays!

I also got to attend Tami's brothers wedding. Mark and Penny had a beautiful wedding and Addyson was the star of the show!