Taylor's 3rd Birthday

Taylor had her birthday party this Saturday, it was super fun!  I can't believe my little girl is already 3 years old!!

 We invited a bunch of little girls and one boy to keep Tyson company.  Tyson decided that since the girls were dressing up he had to too.  When the girls came to the party we had them first make a princess crown and a princess wand.  Then we had them put on their princess jewelery.  (I had boy crafts for Tyson and his friend Owen, they made cars and monsters)

 Here are Klara Jane and Natalie showing off their princess things.

 Zoey, Taylor and Brinley

 After the girls were set with their princess gear we had lunch.

 After lunch we had a fun pinata with pull strings.

 Mya pulled the trigger sting and then candy was everywhere :)

 After the pinata we had a princess walk (basically a cake walk but instead of cake the kids got to pick prizes)  It was pretty funny because I don't think  kids this age even know how to read numbers, so when I would pull out the winning number all I would get were blank stares :)

 On to opening presents!  This is the only smile Taylor made while opening presents.  She was totally serious about getting those things open.

 Taylor blowing out her candles!

 Can I tell you how awesome it was having all girls?  They sat and ate when I told them to eat, they did their crafts, they played the games, my house wasn't trashed and no one hurt each other.  I may never have another party for Tyson again!  Girls are awesome!!!

 I think she had a good time, she loved dressing as a princess and having all her little friends here.

                                         At 3 Taylor
Loves the color pink, she would wear it all day everyday if she could.
Is a very girly girl.  She has to be carrying a purse, sunglasses, chapstick and baby doll at all times.
Loves Micky Mouse and anything princess.
Has amazing temper tantrums and is quite a drama queen.
Is still obsessed with hair, she loves sucking her thumb and having her hands in someone's hair.
Got the worst of both parents, asthma from Dad and excema from Mom (sorry Taylor)  :(
Is obsessed with shoes, if you come to our house and take off your shoes she will sneak over and try them on before you go.
Loves her big brother and wants to do everything he does.  Tyson going to school without her is just going to break her heart!
Will only wear a pony tail in her hair everyday.  If you ever see her with pig tails or a braid just know a huge fight ensued and I finally won.
Is a funny funny girl who makes us smile everyday.  We are so glad she is a part of our family!  We love you Taylor! 

Ear Piercing

We have been having tons of storms around Vegas.  I guess the monsoon season started a bit early this year.  The kids are loving it.

 Taylor is officially three years old today!!! 
She has been asking for real earrings so we went to the mall with some friends and got them done.  Here she is picking her first pair.  She picked a small pink flower.  Of course they are pink, this girl is crazy about the color pink!

 Tyson and his good friend Owen, tolerating the girly store Clare's.

 Taylor all smiles in the chair...

 ... looking a little apprehensive after the marker is put on...

 ...not too bad right?

 There was only one person working so she couldn't do both ears at the same time so the second was a little harder but Taylor did really good.

 This girl has a flare for the dramatic.

 Isn't that the greatest face?  If looks could kill...

 She got a sucker for her trouble :)

Taylor has been asking to, "get these things out of my ears" ever since.  I know she'll appreciate them when she's older.  Happy Birthday Taylor!!

4th of July

Our 4th of July holiday started with a trip to a new park across town.  Tyson loved this toy and was on it most of the time we were there.

 Hayden loved the water...

 ...and got a huge surprise!

 She was totally drenched and was stealing other people's toys left and right.

 On the 4th we went to a friend's pool and had a BBQ.

 My child loves these floaties but we can't find their matches, so this is how he wears them.

 We went and watched fireworks and then the next night did our own in the front of our house.  Tyson and Taylor decided they needed to dress up for the occasion.

 Who knew I was raising a pyro!

 Tyson was not a fan of the whistlers.

 Tyson also decided Hayden and I needed a picture to prove we were there :)

We hope everyone had a fun 4th of July!!!!

Legoland Day 5

Legoland: The final day!!!

This is how our day started and it only got crazier from here.  She found this pull up and decided it was a great hat, then smashed gold fish into the sheets of the bed.

 There is this show on the travel channel called Sand Masters.  They actually put these Star Wars figurines together and there is an episode all about it.

 We loved the Story Brook boat ride.  Here is Jason and his girls :)

 This kid and his dimples are just too much.

 We had to get popcorn every day, yes it was outrageously priced but very tasty!

 Hayden and her camel

 We did come to love Legoland, here Taylor is giving some love to the Arabian guy.

 Hayden gave him some other kind of love, yes she is licking him.  She is in a licking phase and was almost kicked out of the YMCA gym the other day for licking others.  She's building immunities right?

 This is the only picture we took in front of the Legoland sign and we saved it til the very end.

 My new lego husband and new lego family.  Don't we look so happy?

 Jason found  a new spouse as well.  She's even quieter than him!

 We kissed Legoland farewell, but Jason took it too far.  Isn't he hilarious?

Until next time Legoland...