Sweet Moments

Sometimes my kids can be so surprisingly sweet to each other. Jared who frequently calls Jacey "a pain" or "a pest" heard from his room that she was sad and having a hard time going to sleep. He went into her room and asked her if she wanted him to sleep with her to which she said, "yes, yes, please!" He slept on her floor for 2 or 3 nights and she LOVED it. Awwww--makes my heart melt. Jaden is even more dependant on Jared at night. He has a hard time sleeping if Jared is away--probably because they've always shared a room. I just hope that can always be close and love each other this way. And that Jared can always be a good example to his younger siblings because they SO look up to him--whether he likes it or not.

It's really dark in there.

Happy Birthday Jacey!

Monday was Jacey's 4th Birthday! She had a great day. She woke up camping at Morro Bay with Daddy and her big brothers. She came home VERY dirty and we spruced her up before her party. We didn't do parties this year for birthdays, but she insisted she have a party with "lots and lots of people." I couldn't resist, so we had a fun cake and ice cream party with some friends and family.
She couldn't decide on a theme--we had Princess plates, Tinkerbell napkins and a Barbie cake.

Jacey is such a wonderful addition to our family--she is why we have 4 children. John's attempt at another girl--he just loves her soooo much. (We love Jackson too and wouldn't trade him for the world) She is happy, sweet, cuddly, fun, cute-- everything I could ever ask for in a daughter.

Happy Birthday Jacey!

Happy First Birthday Jackson!!

My baby is ONE today! And just in time for the big day, he is finally pulling up. My kids are all a little slow in the gross motor development area, so this is major!!! We had a good day celebrating Jackson's birthday. Jared and Jaden spent the night before decorating our livingroom with tons of crepe paper.
Happy Birthday Boy

Opening presents-- not real interested in the presents. More interested in the paper and the batteries.

Call me crazy, but I've never let any of our kids destroy a whole cake before. I've always just given them a piece of cake. This one was a freebie from Albertsons. It was fun to watch, even if it was a little painful.

Back to School

It's back to school here in these parts. Jared and Jaden started school on Monday. They were both pretty neutral about going back. I have been enjoying the quieter day but have to admit, I kind of miss them. Jared is in 4th and Jaden is in 1st. Jacey starts preschool after Labor Day.