Our Cruise to Cozumel

Our Cruise to Cozumel

William and I took a cruise with friends, Javier and Kristen Ruiz. We took the Carnival Fantasy to Progreso and Cozumel on a five night cruise. We all had a amazing time -- it was truly a vacation. We felt so pampered. The food was delicious for sure and so gourmet in presentation. We had a big breakfasts every morning, lunch, and then 4 course dinner every evening! The desserts were so rich and delicious! Shopping in Progreso and Cozumel was lots of fun! We also took a catamaran and snorkeled in the beautiful, clear-turquoise blue waters of Cozumel. It was also nice having lunch in an authentic Mexican cantina off the tourist path. There was non-stop entertainment on the cruise ship, and a fun formal night with cocktail drinks before dinner. We could not have asked for a more fun vacation. We shared lots of laughs with Javie and Kristen. It was nice for William and I to spend time away together just the two of us too. We had such an awesome time but we were glad to come home to the girls too. We missed them!

Mother's Day

On Friday the moms from Mother's Day Out were invited to "Muffins for Mom" with their kiddos. I went and was surprised to get a gift that each of the girls made for me. Adeline made a very special tile with her hand print on it. Maylen gave me a tile with a flower made with her finger prints. She also made me a card with a flower on the front, and on the inside she drew a picture of the two of us. The card said, "I know my mommy loves me because she plays the memory game with me." I was very touched by their gifts. I'm looking forward to hanging the tiles on the wall. Then Maylen's group sang a song to their mommy's. I'll have to get a copy of the song-- it was so sweet that I cried. After the song was over I noticed that several of the moms had also cried. I was a little bit worried that Maylen would think that I was sad (because that is her only understanding of crying) but the teachers prepared them by pretending to cry while they practiced (which they found hilarious). I asked Maylen if she was glad that I cried during her sweet song-- she nodded her head and smiled. It was all such a special way to honor me.

We Love Accessories!

My little girly-girls love to wear accessories. Maylen especially wants to wear bracelets and necklaces -- even with play clothes. I've had to explain to her that she cannot wear her special gold-heart locket that her Papa gave her for her first birthday when she goes out to play. Thankfully they both got kid-friendly bracelets and necklaces for their birthday from their cousins Jayden and Evie. Here are a couple pictures of them all dressed up. Aren't they two peas in a pod!

Little Copy Cat

Here is a funny little Adeline story. Tonight I picked up Adeline from her playing.
Mommy: Adeline, it's time to put on your pajamas.
Adeline: Oh, man!
I started laughing. I know she got this from Maylen, because I have heard Maylen say that a few times lately. I'm thinking that Maylen must have gotten that from William. They are such funny little mirrors of their parents! It certainly keeps us on our toes!

Pump It Up

Last Saturday was an exciting day. I took the girls to see "Miss Patty Cake" in the morning. They had a great time seeing her and singing the music. I also bought them a new dvd which they have since watched many times over. Then we met up with William and went to a birthday party for one of the little girls that Maylen goes to Mother's Day Out with. The party was at Pump It Up. It's an all inflatable play-land with fun slides and bouncers. William and I took the girls down the big slides together and that was so much fun for all of us.

Enjoying the Spring

a beautiful day for a picnic

Well not too many exciting things going on around here lately. I've been constantly entertaining, dressing, disciplining, picking up after, caring for, feeding, doing laundry and housework for a family of four! That has kept be the busiest. I have managed to have a little bit of time for sewing and smocking. It has rained a lot lately so when it is nice out I get the girls to go outside and play for a while. They really enjoy being outside. Today I made them a picnic lunch of PB&J sandwiches, fruit salad, and goldfish. They ate on their little picnic table in the back yard. I think it's about 74 F degrees out and the sun is shining. What a great day for a picnic.

Farm Birthday Party

Birthday Girls riding ponies

the barn cake

The girls had a great time at their birthday party which was held at Kidz Kountry petting zoo this past Saturday. All of the kids got to bottle feed baby goats, ride a cart pulled by a pony, feed bread to the goats, ride ponies, feed Wilbur the 1000 lbs pig, pet and feed carrots to the bunnies, and ride a train. I think they loved every minute of it. Adeline and Maylen giggled the whole time they rode the pony cart. And I was impressed with how gentle they were with the animals. Then we had a cookout and barn birthday cake. William and Johnny did an awesome job grilling hot dogs and kabobs. I made the barn cake and I think the kids also liked the hay bales (rice krispy treats) too. I asked Maylen what she liked best about her party and she said playing with all of her friends. I think Adeline liked riding the cart with her big Sissy the best. They also enjoyed playing with all of their new presents that they got for their birthday. They have sure made a mess pulling them all out at once! It was such a fun experience to see all of the kids enjoy the animals and each other. We are so thankful to the Lord for Maylen and Adeline. It was sweet to be able to celebrate their birthdays with friends and family.