2 Paci's

I have been trying to capture this moment for a while.

As soon as Cooper is put in his car seat... this is what he does (it makes me laugh every time)

Why settle for one paci when you can have two :)

Lillian's library card

  Lillian was so excited on her birthday because now that she is officially 5 she can get her very own library card.

So off we went after her doctor appointment together her card.

Long Time Friends

I am blessed to call you my friend... Nothing (not even India) can separate this friendship.

Love you Girl!

Future Police People

After months of fighting over the police car, the two youngest Sparkles have found a compromise.

Look out world, here's the next generation of Law Enforcement :)

Basketball Baby

Cooper is all boy.... everything is a ball and meant to be thrown.

Here is his most recent trick...

Shooting a basket

 Playing Fetch

 Look No Hands

 Calling Mama to tell her about his great game

This is a boy of many talents

Lillian's Preschool Party

Lillian loved celebrating her birthday with her preschool friends.

Here she is the day before stuffing Monkey treat bags for her friends
Filled with Lillian's 5 favorite things: Tootsie Rolls, Dum Dum suckers, Cheetos, M&M's and a toy (necklaces for the girls and sticky lizards for the boys)

 All stuffed and ready to go to tomorrow

On her birthday:
Being interviewed by her teacher Mrs. Kempers. All about being Lillian and plans for her future now that she is 5.

 Lillian's friends (it was pajama day at school on her birthday)

 Monkey cupcakes for our little monkey

Happy Birthday, cha cha cha

 Miss Amy- her preschool teacher, her swim teacher and friend

 After school birthday lunch celebration at TGI Fridays
Spaghetti and carrots with Ranch

 And a birthday dessert complete with singing

Scooters and Bikes

Spring Weather brings outdoor fun.

Lillian loves her new bike

Checking out Lillian's old bike

 Love these Sparkles

 "Where's your tongue"

 Racing around the cul de sack

 With the Jolly Roger Flag in hand Cooper is ready for his scooter ride

 Ready to go with Pa

 Racing by

 On foot is better

Outside

Just a little fun in the sun

Lillian's version of shooting hoops

 Madi being Madi

 There is always stuff to explore in the shed

 Hanging out with Papa and Luci on the porch

Happy 5th Birthday Lillian

It is hard to believe that our petite princess is 5 years old.

Here are a few highlights of her celebration:

Opening Presents (just a few of the many blessings she received)
Mini My Little Ponies (perfect to fit in her pocket)

 Yes! The Jolly Roger... now we can have pirate fights

 Pete the Cat I can read books

 New clothes from Omi

 She is the World's Best Sister

 Check out those stripe shorts

 Necklace beads

 Oh wow! The beauty chair (and swim suit set) for her American Girl doll Ruthie

 And finally a new bike

 We celebrated with homemade ice cream cake topped with M&M's

My birthday Princess (dressed for pajama day) as she head to her birthday breakfast at McDonald's with Daddy

What a great day to celebrate Lillian :)

Happy Birthday Grandma Nichols

To celebrate a fabulous woman on her birthday, the kids decided to honor her by making 3 fleece blankets (one for each Sparkle) to share with her sewing mission Sewing Hands.

Now 3 special children will have blankets of their own!

Happy Birthday Grandma. We love you!