babies...babies....and more babies!!!

It's been a whirlwind of babies the last 24hours. My cousin, Kacie, and her husband, Evan, just welcomed their first little baby into the world. She was born this afternoon. Her name is Kaylee Jaymes Buetow. She weighs 7lbs 14oz and is 19.5in. Congrats you two!!! We can't wait to meet her! Pictures to follow.....

Welcome Ashley Grace!

Our friends Chris and Robyn welcomed their first little girl into the world Monday night....they already have two boys. Ashley Grace weighs 7lbs 4oz and is 17.5in long. She is beautiful and perfect! We are so happy for you guys!

Thank goodness for Saturdays....

The last four days have been BEAUTIFUL. We have spent most of our time outside enjoying the warm sun. Today we did a little spring cleaning and broke out the BBQ for the first time this year. We enjoyed lunch and dinner on the patio.



Tessa playing in her fish pool

.....playing in the fountain
showing mommy the flowers below...

More beach pics...

Tessa's friend Jake was very nice and shared some of his beach toys with Tess
Tessa's friends...

The kiddo's digging a hole....well, Jake digging the hole and Tess watching.

Hello Sunshine!!!!

Today we spent several hours at the beach enjoying the sun, sand, and friends.
Tessa loves the water and loved having her feet in it.

She was very excited about the sea shell she found...

Feeling the sand between her little toes

We took a little detour on the way and got a beach ball....everyone has to have a beach ball at the beach.

What a special day!

A little ice cream......

A lot of sunshine....

a pretty view.....

beautiful flowers

All of those things were wonderful for mothers day, but what made my day really special was being able to share it with my two favorite people. My loving husband and of course my little angel. I absolutely love being a wife and mom. God has truly blessed me with a sweet little family, and I couldn't more happy or grateful!!!

Happy Mothers Day to my mom and my step mom Lorie. I love you both, and I am thankful to have you in my life. Thank you for always being there for me!

Getting bigger by the day

Every time I turn around, it seems like Tess is getting bigger. She looks more and more like a little girl every day. It has been so fun to watch her grow and change. Sometimes it's still hard to believe that I'm a mom.....but I am....and I love every minute of it! I will confess that some days are harder than others, but I wouldn't trade any of them! Love you peaches!!!

ahhhh spring time

It's kind of hard to see, but here is a picture of a rabbit and a robin. I was standing in the kitchen the other day when I noticed these two little guys just hanging out in the yard. It reminded me of how much I enjoy spring....I can't wait for summer though!

I'm ready to go mommy....

Tessa loves to carry her little pink purse around the house. She's always filling it up and then taking everything out. She's such a little girl!!!

A shout out.....

Hey Jenni!! Just wanted to give a shout out to my childhood friend. We hadn't talked in years, and I just heard from her the other day. It's funny how you have those friends who you don't talk to in years. One day you can just pick up the phone or email, and it's like no time has gone by. Miss you!

More pizza please