Houston Zoo Day

A friend suggested going to the zoo, so we decided to join them and I'm glad we did.  I don't think I have ever parked so close, nor do I normally get there at 9:30! lol!  The kids had a great time and I did as well...only thing is that I so wore the wrong shoes...I'm paying for that now! The weather was just perfect too; I'm thankful I got outdoors and took advantage of it.

Happy Birthday to Alisha

Today is my little sister's birthday.  She turned the 2-3 today! She is such a blessing to my family...she loves my kiddos so much, and they love her too!  We celebrated with her and Joseph at Casa Ole for dinner tonight.

Jase with Aunt Alisha and Uncle JoJo



My Family!



Jase - so full of life...love him!



Allyson chewing on a lemon



Bubble Time

We are enjoying the beautiful weather outside this wonderful Labor Day. So thankful for a breeze and the temperature under 100 degrees.

Allyson's Sesame Street Birthday Party

We had a wonderful birthday party for Allyson on Saturday.  Sesame Street was our theme and I really had fun with it.  Allyson just loves Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie so I wanted it to be special for her.

The kids' table

My best friend made the cake and cupcakes...they were so cute!  She did such a great job on them, and of course they tasted delicious as well!  I had a fun time making and putting together all of the decorations.  I am so thankful for my mom, sister and Shawn helping me put things together and brain storming with me. 

I set up stations for the kids to go through at the beginning of the party.  I gave each child a paper bag and they wrote their name on it before we got started.  Each station they went to, they would receive a small prize to put in their bag. We all started off at Bert's Book Nook and I read a book to them "How do Dinosaur's Eat their Food?"  After that I walked the kids through all the stations and explained what to do and then they were off.  The kids really enjoyed Bubbles with Big Bird the most, which is funny to me because it was probably the easiest station I set up.  Less is more, right?

The kids had a fun time playing in the backyard.

Our Elmo and Cookie Monster Family!

Allyson had a great time at her party and wow, I can't believe that she is actually 2!!  We are so blessed with her in our lives.  She is so sweet and so loving, it is absolutely adorable.  Can't wait until next years party! :)

PS: I got a lot of the ideas from here.  Super cute ideas and decor.

Baking with Daddy

I walk in the kitchen and see this! We are preparing for Allyson's birthday party tomorrow!

Chillin'

I forgot to put this on last night's post. This was Allyson relaxing and playing on Aunt Alisha's iPod after everyone had left. Way too big!

Happy 2nd Birthday Allyson

Hard to believe that two short years ago I delivered my baby girl.  She is so sweet and has a contagious joy when you are around her...I could eat her up!  Here are some things she is doing right now:

• Speaks in full sentences
• Dances like crazy
• Uses the potty almost everyday
• Knows her colors and most shapes
• Sings the ABC Song
• Loves to read books
• Likes Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Backyardigans (because Jase does)
• Thanks God for her food and prays at night with the family

This evening we had cake and ice cream with family and a great time was had by all!



Dancing to the Backyardigans on the iPod!



Birthday girl right before we sang Happy Birthday!



We gave Allyson one of her gifts tonight...she LOVED it!! And so did Jase!