Goofing off with Mom

You are silly.

Daddy is silly.

Mommy can be silly too.

Thanks for reminding me that mom's can have fun too!

Love you,

Mom

Happy Easter

Another holiday has come and gone and again I've realized that I didn't get many good pictures!

I am SO sorry!!

It was actually kind of funny the way Easter worked out this year. 

Usually I sleep really light on these holidays.

I'm usually so anxious for you to wake up and discover the sweet surprises that were left in the night.

But this year, you must have tiptoed out of your room because I didn't hear a thing.

When I stepped out of my room, you were dressed in a new Easter dress and pigging out on candy that the Easter Bunny had left for you.  You sat at the top of our stairs with complete delight.

It just goes to show how independent you really are.

We proceeded to wake up Sophia so that she could join in on the fun
After church we stopped by Mimi and Papa's and were surprised to see them (they had gone out of town).  We were so happy to see them and had to take a selfie!

It was another fantastic Easter!

And you are one of the reasons it's so great for me.

I love you,

Mom

 

Good Times

This is another random post with random pictures.  But I want to include them because they're fun family memories!

The first two are a family dinner night at Dion's Pizza.

I decided to capture a few pictures because I noticed that you looked so grown up and I think we're beginning to look more alike.  But I seem to be the only one who think so.  Bummer!

And the picture below is of you and Sophia playing together.  It actually looks like the perfect way for one of you to get injured but you guys were giggling like crazy.  I love that you play together now.  Sisters make the best of friends.

I love you,

Mom

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Daddy is 29 years old.  It is the last year that he will spend in his 20's and I think it's a bittersweet birthday for him.

His birthday fell on a Sunday, like yours and we decided to make another exception and go to dinner at Texas Roadhouse.

Daddy rode the saddle and we ate some great food.

Did I mention that Daddy and I had to give talks in sacrament meeting?

Daddy was such a champion and did his without hesitation.

He is always so poised.  The second he opens his mouth, he invites the spirit to flood a room.

I am grateful for him and for his priesthood.

He is a wonderful man.

I love him dearly.

And I know he loves you and Sophia very much.

There's nothing else he'd rather do than be a dad.  I am proud and so lucky to call him my husband.

Always treat him with the respect he deserves.

I love you honey,

Mom

Chloe's Imagination

You make me laugh!

You are constantly playing pretend.  You play "Mommy and Baby" where one toy will whine and cry and the Mommy toy will either soothe or lecture the crying toy.  Hmm... I suppose that's what I do.

You'll also read to your toys, put on puppet shows for them, or just toss them around.

I loved how you lined up all your toys here.

It's neat to see how your "play" has changed.  It's much more interactive now.

I love you babe,

Mom

Fish and Friends

We got to visit the ABQ aquarium with lots of friends.

There were lots of boys there so girls teamed up and clung together.  You and Brinley Sego in particularly held hands and guided each other around.  One of your best friend, Austin's, feelings were a little hurt by it though.  He kept trying to hold your hand and you would refuse to.  You just wanted to chill with the girls.  It was funny but it made me so sad for Austin.

Be nice to everyone, please.  We all have feelings that are delicate and it is important to consider everyone's feelings.

I hope that you will always be a loving person who helps everyone to feel like they have a friend because this  world isn't always so kind.

Also, Daddy was away on a Sunday which rarely happens.  So we took some pictures to let him know we missed him.  He's got a family of beautiful girls!

I love you honey!

You're growing up so fast.

Love,

Mom

Happy Valentine's Day!

"L" is for the way you Look at me,

"O" is for the Only one I see,

"V" is very, very, extraordinary,

"E" is Even more than anyone that you adore can

LOVE is all that I can give to you....

Happy Valentines Day!

The holiday of love.

We decided to host a Valentines Day party with all the people you love the most (minus a few).  We let parents go out for a date night and all your cousins were left her to have some fun.  We decorated cookies, ate pizza, did a pinata, and had lots and lots of fun.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with family.

I love you,

Mom!