She is 4 .....

Our baby girl turned 4 earlier in the month and we celebrated it with a very pink princess cake.

She is growing into a young lady with a very strong personality.

She loves everything pink in her life.

She adores her brothers and her best friend is her sister.

It was a very good (strawberry) cake.

Dancing all around

Just because there is snow on the ground and the boys are busy with basketball doesn't mean that dancing lessons are put on hold. The girls are doing a great job dancing. Emma is turning into a little ballerina and ... ... Jo is taping away at her lessons.

Emma trying on a head piece from Swan Lake.

Hula hoops are always fun at the end of the class.

Way to go girls.

Fall project

I know it has been a long time since I posted (as my family members reminded me)!

I don't even know what happened to the fall (Some time between soccer games (and practices) school etc.... .) I did not get to do much crafting this fall and I only did one sewing project. I got the croduroy fabric back in the summer and I knew when I saw it, it was the perfect one for the fall.

The girls lived in these dresses all fall and were a big hit everywhere we went. Please do not let the pictures fool you. I know my girls are sweet but they do have their moments as well :)




I sure hope I will have more time in the winter!

American Girl

Since the boys are gone this week I am trying to do girly things with my girls. Today we headed to American Girl with our friends to have lunch with their dolls. The girls had a blast walking around and playing with all the dolls.



Emma loves "Molly".



The camping gear was a big hit with both of the girls since we spend some time camping this year.

Luncheon

Even the dolls got a little cup.

We do miss the boys but today was fun just us girls hanging around.

Two years ago today ...

... we held our baby girl for the first time. I thought that day would never come. We hit so many bumps along the way. Here we are all together two years later. Two years later it feels like Jo has been part of our family from the begining. I know there is 9 month span that we know very little about. However, today it feels like I had her since the day she was born. I love when she runs to me screaming on top of her lungs: "mommy!!!!!!!!!". I love the way she loves her daddy and all her siblings. I love the way her siblings love her.

She is and always has been part of our 'little' family.

God has been good to us and we are very thankful.

Build a Bear

This year was Jo's turn to get her first Build a Bear from uncle Vittee for Christmas. She was very excited about her new puppy.

Making sure she is nice and soft.Giving her a bath (with the help from everybody).

And an outfit. Man, talk about choices. This is a parent's nightmare.But we (mom) managed to pick one and the boys helped with the puppies name.

Jo's puppy so you better watch out.

Thank you uncle Vittee :)

This has been a very relaxing Christmas for me. We spent it together as a family. Thanks to Fil all the shopping was done well in advance so we did not have to worry about it at the last minute. We just stayed home and enjoyed each others company.

2 Years ago today

we got the call.

New hair do Idea

What I love (and sometimes do not love) about Jo's hair is that there is no such thing as the same hairdo for her. She really only has the same hairdo twice. The possibilities are endless (just think braids can go in every direction and pattern).

There are many places where you can get inspired including the TV. Can you guess what movie I watched last night?

Sisters being silly

My girls being silly and enjoying fall days in their dance outfits.

Happy Birthday Jordan

(: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL :)

Having fun with the Girls

We went to Starbucks for some coffee and strawberry frappuccino.

Jo thought she did not need a nap today:

The boys are in Colorado this week having a great time with dad and uncle Vit.