Happy Anniversary

On Monday we celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary! It's really hard to believe how fast time seems to fly by these days. It doesn't seem that long ago when we were just poor college students trying to eat, sleep, study, and work. The journey through has been so much fun! I wouldn't trade it for anything. Back then I wouldn't have been able to imagine where we are today: good jobs, a nice home, and 2 beautiful daughters. We have been blessed.
We had planned to celebrate by going out to dinner on Monday night. I even arranged a babysitter. To my surprise, when I woke up, Chris had left me a note telling me to pack my things and get the kids ready to spend the night at grandma's house! He also had bought me a pearl necklace, which I have been wanting. We had such a great time! We were able to do some shopping without the kids, we had a fancy dinner at OCI, and stayed downtown at the Hotel De Lux. We even went out for breakfast the next morning. I was really surprised! It was a great anniversary! Thanks sweetheart! You are the best, and I love you lots!

It's your party...

Turning 2 is pretty exciting, especially when all your family comes to your house to celebrate. It's even better when you are in baby doll heaven. A new stroller, baby carrier, bottles, diapers, dress up jewelery, Abby Caddaby, and a little people airplane were all very exciting. So much so, that mommy had to drag you back to open each present. You were just too excited to play with everything. Please forgive us for not cleaning the pizza sauce off of your face better for the pictures. You were just having so much fun! After opening all your new gifts, we had cake and ice cream. You even blew out your 2 candles all by yourself! You are getting so big now!

Trick or Treat!

On Halloween this year we decided to check out Grandma & Grandpa's Trunk or Treat activity. After attending our own last weekend, the girls knew what to do! They had a great time going trunk to trunk and filling their buckets. Grace really figured it out. She wasn't shy about walking up to people and sticking out her bucket. If they didn't respond fast enough, she would reach into their candy bowl, and take a handful. I was especially proud of her for choosing good chocolate options when given a choice. After the trunk or treat, there was a small carnival inside the Church where we decorated cookies, fished, and played games. Claire really liked making a bat that fit on her finger. Afterwards we hit up McDonalds for a quick dinner before heading out into the cold to a 2nd trunk or treat in the area! We were lazy bums...although I have to say it was really nice being able to walk around a couple parking lots for only a couple hours. The kids didn't freeze, and their buckets were loaded! We will be enjoying their spoils for the weeks to come.