Double Birthday Party

Grandma and Grandpa B have birthday's 6 days apart. We all got together on Sunday to celebrate at Amy and Kevin's house. We hung out in the pool, ate way to much food, and played Uno Attack (Sierra's new favorite game). To top it off Amy and Kevin made homemade ice cream. Yummy!

The Birthday Girl and Boy

Andon and his buddy Matty

Sierra being goofy with her Aunt and Uncle

Let me out!

Turn the page Grandpa

Yes, that's chocolate cake. Mark gave it to him when I had my back turned. He loved it, but enjoyed the ice cream even more. So much for no sugar (other than his birthday) until he's two.

Mmmm

Grandpa enjoying his 3rd bowl of ice cream.

Thank you

Sierra is at Grandma & Grandpa B's today. She went over yesterday for a sleepover. I just wanted to say thank you to them for not only giving me a little break, but for being so devoted to their granddaughter. Now, if anyone would like to take Andon for the day, that would be great. I don't know if he is finally teething or what, but he was so CRABBY during dinner.

5 year check up

Sierra had her 5 year well check today. She was very happy no vaccinations were involved because we did 4 last year. She is 35.6 pounds and 42 inches tall. Right in the 50th percantile. She passed her vision and hearing screening too. The doctor would like her to sleep more, but there is only so much we can do to make her sleep more. All in all a healthy, happy 5 year old ready for Kindergarten.

5 things

Happy Father's Day! I thought I'd list just a few of the many things that makes Mark such a great dad.

1) No matter how long his day, he always helps me put the kids to bed.

2) He always takes the time to play with both of the kids when he gets home from work.

3) From Sierra - "I love him because he does good stuff for me. And he makes me good food." (I attribute the latter part to the fact that Mark gives her chips for snacks - a non mama approved snack).

4) I love that he always kisses all of us hello and goodbye.

5) He is the perfect parenting balance to me. He is the most laid back, whatever happens happens, no biggie man that I know. I really need that in a partner so I could not be a more blessed woman.

Happy Father's Day babe!

We love you with all your heart!
Robyn, Sierra and Andon

A Girl and her cat

Bella has had a bond with Sierra since she was in my belly. Bella constantly laid on my stomach when I was pregnant. Through all of Sierras kicks and flips Bella remained. The cat loves this girl. She will let Sierra pick her up and carry her where ever Sierra wants to go. She runs down the hall in the morning when she hears Sierras door open so that she can be petted. Clearly the adoration is mutual.

5 years old

It's so hard to believe you are 5 today. For the past five years you have filled our lives with smiles, giggles, and joy. You make me smile everytime I hear you repeat everything you say, see you reading to your babies, or hug & kiss your brother. Happy Birthday little chick!

Love you with all your heart,
mama, daddy and Andon

Superstar

Sierra has been taking a tap/ballet/tumbling class since the beginning of January. Saturday she had her recital. It was to dark in the auditorium to take pictures while they were on stage. But I did manage to make her stand still beforehand so I could snag one in all her pink and purple glory.

They did "Mickey Mouse's Birthday" in tap shoes first. Then they changed into ballet shoes and did "I Just Can't Wait to be King." It was an all Disney themed show. It was great. There were no tears on her part just lots of shaking of her hips. She had a great time. Daddy and Mama were super proud and both of us cried. Way to go Sierra!