A Day for Love! :)

Every day should be a Day for Love but since it's Valentine's Day it's even mushier ;) This year I have 5 loves to celebrate with and I cant believe how mushy and gushy they can make me! The hubs and I arent getting to enjoy a dinner out until next weekend because of Vday being on a Monday (boo) but I cant wait until we get some us time!!

Here's my Sweets for Valentine's! Geez I <3 Them!!!

Oh You Crazy Texas Weather!

It was a SNOW DAY today!!! No school for the girlies today and I was more excited about the snow this morning than they were. Paige and Maddie stayed up forever last night and kept checking to see if it had started snowing and then this morning didnt want to get up to see the actual snow - I guess sleep wins out :)
It was literally 80 degrees on Monday and it's snowing on Friday! The old saying - Wait 5 seconds with the weather in Texas cause it'll change has never been so true.
Maddie and Riley had a blast in the snow, Slade didnt really know what to think but did grab it out of my hand and give it a good once-over and Paige came out, threw some snowballs and went back inside (she's 11 and nothing impresses her). All in all it's been a fun snow-day - wonder what's in store for tomorrow?!

My Snow Babies!

Out with the '10 in with the '11

It's amazing how fast time has flown by. My mom always told me "Once you hit 18 it's all downhill and goes by in a blink of an eye". Now, I hate to admit when my mom's right but this is one time when she's been so right - and I hate it! I hate that time's gone so quickly. My babies are growing up and I'm just getting older and older :( Paige and Maddie are big girls now and Riley and Slade have become a toddler and big boy sooner than I'd like.

2010 was such a crazy-busy year. Baby born in March, the older girls sporting events, my baby girl getting big and starting Little Gym twice a week, Paul doing baseball, flag-football and being completely wrapped up in Fantasy Football and Paige becoming a young lady and being a pre-teen and just wanting to hang out with her friends and be dropped off at dances and such. In 2011 it's going to be just as busy but I'm going to make sure to add a little ME time in there somewhere. Of course I always say that and it never happens - being a mom is a full-time job and running these kids everywhere is enough to wear a person out :)

2011 will be hopefully a year of change. Lot's of exciting things - selling our house and finding a new one (scary!!), Paige being in club volleyball and us traveling all around to watch her! Maddie back in soccer and hopefully all the tournaments we'll be watching her in, Riley starting tap, ballet and jazz! and Slade just hitting all his milestones - crawling, walking and lots of little words. Cant believe he'll be 1 in March!

Hopefully 2011 is our best year as a complete family yet!!

Happy 10th Birthday to my baby Paige!

Just found this in my drafts section - just a little late :)

I cant believe that today marks my sweet first-born baby turning 10 years old :( TEN YEARS OLD!!!! That's a major bday! Paige has made it thru a whole decade of life (and so have we with her) and she's turning into more than we could have expected. She's a wonderful little girl who's growing into a beautiful young lady. She's THE best big sister and takes such good care of her little sisters - they really look up to her and want to be just like her! Paul and I are so super proud of her and cant wait to see how this next year goes - 6th grade is coming up and she'll be lumped in with the 7th/8th graders which is a bit scary!

Happy Birthday baby girl!! We love you more than anything and Im so privileged to get to call you my daughter and watch you grow - you're one of the best things I ever did :)

And Summer is Outta Here

Can't believe that Paige and Maddie are starting school tomorrow! The last few weeks I've been saying come on school but now that it's here it makes me very sad :( At least Riley and Slade can get back to a schedule now.

We all had a lot of fun this summer but instead of our usual vacation we did mini-staycations. The girls got to go to the beach with their grandma and then the whole family went a few weeks later to South Padre. It was nice to get away even if it wasn't just me and Paul. Next year when Slade's bigger we'll go more places and get away just the two of us :)

All in all it was an ok summer - everyone made it thru and both Paige and Maddie are ready to start school. Paige will be in 6th grade this year and Maddie in 3rd but it really seems like just yesterday they were my little babies at home just learing ABC's and counting and now they're moving into this whole new world. I'm trying to enjoy them every minute before they're so big they arent around for me to enjoy :(

I'm a horrible blogger

I need to get my act together and start doing better at my blogs. Who knew 4 kids would totally take everything out of you? Actually it's not even the 4 kids it's having 2 babies so close together that's killer. This is by far the hardest thing I've ever done and I'm in complete awe of mom's of multiples. So many things have been going on so I'll have to do an update very soon! Hopefully I can get my act together :)

Happy Birthday Maddie!

I'm a few days late in this but I want to wish my sweet baby a super special Happy 8th Birthday! We had a great swim party and had lots of friends come and Maddie got way too many bday gifts!
It seems literally like just yesterday we were bringing this sweet baby home. I know I say this every year and with every kid but it's just too true. The years are just going by too fast and soon my sweet Maddie Belle will be a big girl off and doing her own thing :(
It has been an honor to be this little girls mom and watch her grow into a sweet, beautiful young lady. I've enjoyed everyday of seeing those sweet dimples and shining brown eyes :)

Love you Maddie Belle and Happy Birthday!!!