Cousins!

Yesterday Kylie met her new cousin Summer! We all had so much fun cuddling her! On our way home Kylie said "my favorite part of today was meeting my new baby cousin!" SOOO sweet!

Our family photo

Kylie made this darling picture of our family with bathtub crayons during bath time. They are so fun for kids and easily wash off. She enjoys drawing anything from flowers, butterflies to our family photos. Definitely makes bath time much more enjoyable for kids!

Welcome baby Summer -9/19/12

Today was one of the most memorable, special days that I have ever had. I had the honor to be bedside as my sister gave birth to my beautiful niece Summer. She was 7lbs. 5oz. and 18 inches long. She has just enough medium brown hair to cover her head, healthy inside and out and the most precious, sweet face. I fell in love instantly as I held her in my arms. Welcome to our family!

Happy 3 Months Mason!

This month has been awesome! Mason smiles non stop, coo's and has discovered his hands and feet. He recognizes the close people in his life and when he sees us, he smiles and kicks his feet. He is the sweetest boy ever!!

First Day of 3rd Grade

First day of 3rd grade

Kylie was really excited to begin 3rd grade! Last year she was in a continuous progress classroom which incorporates 2nd and 3rd graders. Therefore, now she is in the same class adn excited to be in the older grade. This year she is really into the store Justice- therefore her first few outfits, back pack adn lunch bag were all from there. Adorable! Good luck love bug! 

Going back to work

Today marks my last day of maternity leave. Sniff. Sniff. I cannot emphasize enough how much I have enjoyed my time off with my family. Knowing that I got to wake up each morning and spend the day how I wanted with my kids was a gift in so many ways! I got to cuddle with Mason non stop, watch his first smile, discover his hands and feet, coo as well as enjoy time with Kylie. We spent time with my niece having picnics in the front yard, played games, went to differnt parks (local as well as northwest trek) and I was able to take her to bible camp, play dates and fun getaways.

I was so lucky to have the entire SUMMER off- the perfect season to try to lose my baby weight. Most days, I took the kids to the Centennial trail where I would push Mason in the jogging stroller and Kylie rode her bike or scooter.

I also loved being able to be available to working mom's who needed me! For once, I could offer to help out other working moms with their kids as they have done for me. It felt so great to give back.
I am going to miss so many things about being home, but will also have an even bigger appreciation and admiration for working moms!

Visiting Jessica and Ben

Happy 8th Birthday to Kylie!

Happy 8th Birthday to our princess Kylie!! What a wonderful, special year it has been! Some days it feels like yesterday when I first met you and other times you remind me that you are a big girl. This year you have grown academically, socially, emotionally and physically! It's been fun watching you enjoy your first cheer season (practicing nonstop), your excitement and anticipation for your new brother and your love for music! I will never forget when you said to me "I hope there is a boy in there- because daddy needs someone to play rough with." We enjoyed a couple of trips to Disneyland and this Summer we finally made it to the Great Wolfe Lodge. Boy did we have a blast going down all of those water slides! You have been REALLY into bike riding this year and playing with your friends. However, we still enjoy our cuddle time in the evenings!

Happy birthday to the most beautiful, sweet, intelligent, smiley girl I know! Happy 8th birthday Kylie Madison Daurie!! We love you!

Celebrating with family at Red Robin

Celebrating with friends hosting a sleep over party

Hmmm...a little tired from staying up so late??