Photo Shoot 2012

We just had Kalianna's 3-year pictures and Magdalyn's 1-year pictures done a couple weeks ago. Mindy always does an awesome job! Maggie was being a little stinker, and wouldn't even crack a grin, but I think she got some cute ones anyway.

Mothers Day

Last Sunday was the best Mothers Day ever! Matt sent me on Saturday to get a pedicure with my sister, so he and the girls could work on my present. It has been far too long since I've had one! It was so nice and relaxing! Then Julie and I picked up the girls and ran a few errands, including a trip to the mall. And a trip to Southtowne mall means:

Kalianna loves, loves carousels!

Magdalyn's first time!

Sunday morning Matt made us a yummy breakfast of sticky buns, then the girls gave me the present they had made.

Isn't this the cutest bag ever! I almost cried

I was very proud to pack my new bag for church, no more diaper bag on Sundays! Church was nice, all the women got cookies and a plant this year. Matt even took Magdalyn during Relief Society so I could hear the meeting. Then after church, Matt took care of the girls and let me write. I told him that was what I wanted more than anything, since I rarely get a chance anymore. I got to work on my book for 3 whole hours! Kalianna helped Daddy make a delicious dinner of steak, mashed potatoes, salad, and shrimp. All my favorite things! While they finished up, Magdalyn and I played downstairs.

She just loves being big enough for the trampoline now!

 They even made a yummy chocolate cream pie for dessert.

I think she likes it!

Kalianna ate her pie quickly, and then took off to play. So sadly, I didn't get any pictures of her.  After dinner, the girls (Maggie) were in desperate need of a bath! So we went upstairs and played in the water for a little while. Then Kalianna and Magdalyn watched a movie while Matt cleaned up the kitchen, allowing me to write a little more. My girls were so sweet, the food was amazing, and Matt completely spoiled me! It was such a fun day!

Tulip Festival

Wow! I feel like the world's biggest slacker! My family passed the flu around for the last few weeks, which is why I've been MIA. But everyone is now healthy again. Hurray! So this post is a bit late, please forgive me.

A couple weeks ago, I took the girls to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. We met up with Bryan and Ricci, and we all had a wonderful time! Kalianna was attached to her uncle's hip most of the day. It was so cute! They loved looking at all the flowers, feeding the fish, and splashing in the fountains.

She just wanted to feed the fish all day long!

Magdalyn had to get in on the fun too

Her hair is soaked from the fountains

Kalianna at the festival 3 years ago

3 years later, taken in the same spot