He's NINE!!

Happy 9th Birthday, Trey J!!!! 

I cannot believe that my baby boy turned NINE today!!! Donuts for breakfast & presents before school...what could be better than that?!?

Birthdays are the BEST. 

Decorating time!!! There's something I love about decorating a little space for the birthday boy...wonder how long it'll be until he thinks it's corny...ha! Hopefully  not until he's at least 20!!! ❤️

My kinda card...nothing my heartfelt handwritten messages!!! ❤️

Which is ALWAYS the first thing he reads!! He knows his momma is going to write something sappy!!! 

Helpers & the best sisters ever!! 

His favorite!! Catching bugs goodies from MawMaw Cindy!! 

And a pogo stick!! He's been asking for one... Can't stop, won't stop pogo-ing!!

Birthday Song Smiles!!!

Make a wish!!!

Who wants donuts for breakfast when you just a new pogo stick?!?

Birthday Boy and his Daddy!! ❤️

Happy Birthday, Buddy!! 

Trey Man...you're an amazing boy who's full of a zest for life & has the kindest heart ever. You're a rule follower & movie watcher. Catching bugs is your hobby, but touching those little crawlers is not your jam. (Hence the bug vacuum from MawMaw! Ha!) your into having buddies over to play b-ball and trade sports cards with. Baseball's your thing now & you've really started getting into it! (Which this ball playin' momma is living!) The rules are making sense & you're getting the hang of it all. Shortstop & pitcher are your favorite. You still love chocolate milk & egg & cheese roll-ups. You're smile lights up our lives & your sense of humor is downright comical. School's your thing, but you sure are ready for summer!!! Always know how proud I am to be your Mom & that I'm always in your corner, cheering for you all of the way! Dream big and never forget to believe in yourself!!! 

Lots of Love, 

Mom

She did it!!!

After days of practicing, Muss Ty has figured it out....

Way to go, Munchkin!!! 

We're so proud of you!!! 

Big Birthday...

for Little Miss Ty!!! 

She's officially SIX and had such a blast today celebrating!!! 

Posing it up...ready for her party to start!!

Present time!!!

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Tylee...Happy Birthday to you!"

Making your wish!!

Hanging with Daddy's side!!! Mommy's side was there in spirit...sending lots o love from states away!

Family shot!!! Love you!!!

Dear Ty, 

Happy 6th birthday, Munchkin!!! You are one sweet girl and we really had fun celebrating you today & relishing in all the sunshine you bring to our family day in & day out!! You're LOVING kindergarten & having a blast getting invited to pizza & movies with your besties from class!! You LOVE the monkey bars & have the calloused hands to prove it. You learned how to tie your shoes TODAY, after practicing for days. You are turning into a reading machine & are digging Junie B. Jones & Berenstein Bears! Frozen is currently your favorite movie & you are Mommy's walking buddy. We could walk for hours and hours, just chit-chatting & racking up points finding squirrels, bunnies, and anything we feel is point worthy!! You've lost two teeth & had a molar pulled and were a total trooper. You love your brother and sister & are amazing at going with the flow. You can sometimes be a little picky about your clothes & can't get enough of playing school and taking care of your babies. You're quite the color-er & have won your fair share of coloring contests lately. You're an amazing daughter, a beautiful spirit, and I'm sooooo proud to be your Mommy. Your Daddy & I love you to the moon & back and know you are destined for fantastic things. Always know you are stronger than you think & that you can do anything you set that little heart of yours to. I love you, Baby Girl!!!

Hugs & more hugs!!! 

~Mommy

PS...I had a blast getting ready for your day, Ty! I hope you always let me make you birthday posters!!! 💜

Love YOU Bunches!!! XXX's & OOO's!!

First Day FUN!!!

Everyone around here has officially said, "Good-bye" to summer break and is quickly getting back into the school-year daily grind!! 

The first days back were successful for everyone & these three really are pumped for an awesome school year full of learning, socializing, and just lots of personal growth all around....

Our big preschooler! I seriously cannot believe she's in the big kid room...I'm remember dropping her off a teeny tiny 5 month baby!! She's going to miss her big sis like crazy & Ty's always been her #1, but is so pumped to go at it alone for the first time ever!!! Her friends, her teacher, her toys, her books, her songs, her show & tell times, her artwork, her nap time, her ideas, her words, and just her spot. Hers alone...which hasn't ever happened!!! Like in the history of ever!!! Happy leading your own way, Peanut!! The sky's the limit!!! You're my sunshine and I love you so much I could squeeze you!!!

Our big kindergartens has owned it from day one!! Not a year shed & all smiles. She's been talking about this moment since Trey started the "big" school & each & every day we'd pick him up, she'd tell me all about how she'd be there someday soon!! Well, Little Miss, your someday soon is finally here & I just know you're going to have the most fun and love every single second of every single day this year! You've already brought home so many new things & tell constantly tell us how much you love school!!! You love your teacher. You love your friends, you even told us you love your desk! So fun!!! Keep smilin' and skipping to your own little happy beat!! Love you to the moon and back!!!

Trey Man!! You're in 3rd grade!! Say what?!? It doesn't seem possible!! You're so ready to tackle the learning and life lessons that are in store for you this school year...you're upbeat, positive, and all smiles! You're going to rock it, I just know! Believe on yourself & own it...and always strive to be a little better than you were yesterday!! Enjoy science & the bug unit...you've already been collecting & freezing those things so you're ready for the big 3rd grade project!!! Can't wait to head all about the new daily 3rd grade happenings!!! It's going to be a stellar year!!! Love you BUNCHES & BUNCHES!!!

Here's to you, Mynchkins, and the journeys you're all on....don't forget that I'm right there traveling with ya & cheering you on!!! XXX's & OOO's!!! 

He's EIGHT!!!

And, I cannot believe it!!! Seems like only yesterday he was running around the yard with his little 18 -month old chubby legs, mastering his one-eyed Popeye wink!!! Oh how time flies!!

So, Trey Man TODAY is YOUR day. To the day, eight years ago, that you joined us in this big old, beautiful world. The day I held you in my arms for the first time!!! 

And, guess what?!? You may be eight, but I'm still holding you in my arms...

Have a fabulous day & always know that we love you BUNCHES & BUNCHES& BUNCHES!!! 

Dear Trey, 

You are growing into quite the young man and seem to have sprouted up inches overnight. Your pants are all quickly becoming waaay too short for you... You are very strong willed & seem to know exactly what you want. You're a great big brother (when you're not egging  your sisters on!) and seem to know just about everything there is to know about the eight year-old world of sports right now. You're playing baseball right now & have already asked dad to sign you up for a year of flag football before you move onto  tackle. You still want to wrestle & love nothing more than throwing any kind of ball around and shooting b-ball hoops in the driveway. School's going well, but you seem to be taking after Mommy in the socializing department & sometimes think that you need to be the class clown, bug are definitely working hard to figure out that balance!! Your favorite go-to meal is scrambled egg & cheese roll-ups, believe it or not. Which is the easiest meal for Mommy to make!!! Your Dad and I are so proud of you and love watching you grow up...don't ever forget that! We're always here for you and may not always agree with everything you do, but will always love and support you!!! Lots of hugs and kisses and hugs and more hugs!!!

HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY, BUDDY!!! 

Tay's THREE!!!

And, it has happened.

The THING I said would never happen...the thing that goes a little like this...

"By the time the third one comes, you get so behind on life that there are not as many pics and/or her scrapbook never gets done." 

So, as I sit here waiting for my hair (which has been neglected itself since November) appointment, I'm going to right my wrong and get my third cutie's birthday  covered...

And, Miss Tay!!! I DO NOT want you thinking that I've "forgotten" about you because that would NEVER happen. But, it's true...I posted about Trey's 8th birthday before your 3rd birthday, even though your birthday happened first!!! Agh! 

I love you munchkin...please don't take the timing personal!!! 

And, for the record...we all celebrated your birthday THREE times because you're so darn sweet!! 

First stop was Maw-Maw Cindy & Papa Steve's for your Pink & Purple Party...

Then we were off to Great-Grandfather's to see the Meier Crew...

Finally, after a sweet visit full of celebrating & barbershop listening, we headed home & celebrated again...

Dear Tay-Tay,

You have to be the sweetest little three year old on this planet!! You're happy, laid-back and miss independent. You are talking up a storm, using big words, and love to end your sentences with "actually." It's the cutest thing EVER!! You were an absolute breeze to potty train and haven't had a single accident since you said good-bye to diapers. You love to help put away dishes & snuggle with Ellie (the blue elephant) and Ty's bunny baby blankie. You LOVE blueberries & string cheese and almost never turn down an opportunity to color. You have really been into Peppa Pig lately and the rest of us get a kick out of listening to you belly laugh at Peppa's little piggy brother, George. You just think he's the funniest!!! You love bath time & playing dress up, especially with your sis. And, fact is you are the best at playing with your dolls and fairies and getting caught up in your own little imaginary world. You really are, by far, the least needy toddler out of all three. Your little blonde locks are getting so long that it's hard for me to remember that you really didn't have any hair until you were almost two! Jumping in puddles is your favorite and you could swing on the swing set all day. You give the most precious kisses on the cheek with those sweet little lips of yours & say, "Wake me up in the early morning," every single night after books, tuck up, and hugs & kisses time. In fact, I can't remember the last time I went to bed without hearing that out of you. You, without a doubt, light up our world, and want you to always know how special you are!! We wish you a very happy 4th year and are so excited to continue to watch you learn and grow!!!

Love you BUNCHES & BUNCHES, Peanut!!! Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

XXX's & OOO's

-Mommy