Princess Birthday Party

Alyssa turned 3 years old and had her very first official party. Since her current passion in life is to be a princess, she decided that was what she wanted her party to be about. We had so much fun doing nails and makeup. Being that Connor was there and a few other boys, we also incorporated super heroes who got to have their faces painted and tatoos put on. Even though it was challenging getting our house unrealistically clean and everything ready for the party, it was so much fun and very worth it for our little princess!

Princess Alyssa

Princess Alyssa & her royal siblings

Princess Alyssa & Spiderman

"I love my cake!"

"When does my party start?"


Painting Nails


"Do you like my makeup?"


"How about mine?"

Getting ready to blow out candles!

The "Twinks" and their usual poses for pics!
We are trying to work on them actually opening the eyes for once! :)

Group pic of all the princesses & super heroes who attended the party.

The Brave & the Beautiful

Alyssa got a new hair-do this past week and looks absolutlely beautiful. Furthermore, the lack of screaming in the mornings when having her hair fixed is a much added and needed bonus. We were all ready to have our family photo taken when the day before Alyssa decided to climb up onto her dresser and then proceed to fall off. She got a pretty bad cut and we had to take our very first ER trip. I have to say that is pretty good considering it has been four and a half years! Alyssa got 6 stitches, but was so brave. She was great at the ER and never cried. She even fell asleep while the doctor was sowing her up!! My brave little girl!!!! Needless to say, it will be awhile before we do pictures!

How Sweet!

Goofy Grin

What happened?!


Ouch!!

Hurt, but still a ray of sunshine!

Barnes Wrestling Mania

We may be a family of mostly girls, but you would think it was all boys. You lay on the floor at your own risk. The twins are the worst at attacking and they make growling sounds while they do it. It is hilarious! Everyone lives to wrestle in this house!!!!

You may be bigger, but there are two of us!!


How many kids can attack Daddy at the same time?

Alyssa has mommy nailed to the floor!

Who is wrestling who?

Pile on!!

New Braunfels Vacation

We went to New Braunfels with my (Holly's) family last week for vacation. We had a wonderful time and spent it in the river, Schlitterbaun Waterpark, shopping at the San Marcos outlet malls, and just hanging out. Greg and I were very nervous about traveling with four young children, but I have to say the kids were awesome and with the help of family we had a great time!

The Whole Family

Holly, Connor & Alyssa floating and swimming in the river!

Alyssa was great and really came to love the water more after this trip.

We could not keep Connor out of the water. He is part fish!

Greg, Alyssa & Connor floating the river.

Ashlynn playing in one of the floats. They make great playpens!

Kylee posing for her picture!

Connor & Alyssa taking a morning walk.

Connor & Alyssa

These are pictures that my very dear friend Teri took of my kiddos. I thought she did a fabulous job!

T-Ball Season Ends

Connor really enjoyed playing T-Ball. This was his first season and sport to ever play so it was fun watching him adjust to playing sports. Since all the players were 4 and 5 year olds it was very entertaining watching the games. We enjoyed the season and were sad to see it come to an end.

Alyssa

Loves Her Dolls!!!