Emma's 7th Birthday!

We celebrated Emma's birthday on Saturday. This was Emma's very first 'friend party' so we went all out and took her to Chuck E Cheese. We had a blast! The kids ran around like crazy, ate a ton of pizza, and generally had an awesome time. Emma kept saying over and over that it was the best birthday over and we already have requests to go back next year. Check out Emma's cake that David and I collaborated on. I think it turned out cute.

Sunday Shot

Maylee was still asleep when we got home so we just popped her up there in her carseat.

3 years

3 years ago I held my daughter in my arms for a very short time. Daisy Grace, we love and miss you. You'll live in our hearts forever.

Turning of a Page

My grandmother passed away yesterday. She had a stroke a week ago and slowly faded away. I was lucky enough to be in Utah just a couple weeks ago and I was able to take my kids to go see my grandparents. When I was at their house I watched as my Grandpa spoon-fed my Grandma her meals, wiped her chin, and tucked her into bed. I thought about how hard this must be on him and wondered if he wished it was over. After all was the woman he loved even there anymore? Really? Then as I was talking to him he was telling me how wonderful she was and what an amazing person she was and how much he loved her...and I felt ashamed. His love for her was so beautiful and pure, despite any physical impediments. It wasn't a burden to take care of her. To him it was a gift, a blessing, and an honor. I learned something about love that day. Grandma Rookhuyzen you will be missed. Until we meet again.

Maylee's new duds

I have been cloth diapering Maylee for about 6 weeks now and I am loving it! For about $150 I got enough diapers to take Maylee through potty training and will still be good for the next baby. It's so much easier than I thought it would be and so stinkin cute!
That last one is the inside of the pink diaper. We also have purple, green, and blue.

Best present ever!

Yesterday Maylee gave David the best Father's Day gift ever! She said, "Dada" for the very first time! While he was with us! Because of his work schedule he so often misses her milestones. I'm so happy he was there for that one. :-)

Happy Father's Day

A big shout out today to my father. I couldn't have asked for a better father, he's always been there for me. A calm, solid presence in my life whenever I need him. My mom once told me that I should marry a man just like my father, which turned out to be very good advice, I couldn't have a better role model for a husband or a father. I love you Daddy! We are so excited to be going on vacation with you guys next month.