Emma is a graduate!

Well, we can't escape it any longer! Emma graduated last Friday night! It's done! It was a great day of celebrating Emma! We spent time at my parent's house on Friday afternoon just being together and of course eating! Here's pics from the ceremony:

The night before, Mom finally decided to go get her tattoo that she's wanted for years! It was fun to go with her and see her getting it done! Of course, she became BFF with everyone in the place! She's crazy!! 

Ryan thinks the glass at work is hilarious!

new cowboy hat from Mimi! Perfect for the pool!

cramming in Olive Garden breadsticks!!

 We joined the community center pool for the first time this year and it opened Saturday! The 3 of us went and Ryan loved it! The water was so cold though that he only put his feet in! He enjoyed it though! He played with his toys and loved watching the older kids! Matt and I had fun taking him too! I'm excited about taking him this summer!

 

with love,

5 Year Anniversary Celebration!

I can't believe it's already been 5 years since Matt and I got married! Man, it's gone by fast! These past 5 years have been so much fun! So many changes and new exciting things! We have grown so much!
Friday night we spent the night at a nice hotel downtown, went out to dinner and did lots of shopping on Saturday! It was my first time being away from Ryan overnight and I hated it but we had lots of fun! And I know it was good for me get away for a day :)

at the hotel

being silly in a photo booth!

walking by the river

This Friday, May 24th will be exactly 5 years since I walked down the aisle! One of the most special and important days of my life! And FUN! OMG we had so much fun!!

 

 Matty,
Thank you for being the most kind and patient husband. Thank you for the being the most fun and proud Dad to Ryan. Thanks for putting up with me for the past 5 years (8 years total)!! Thanks for calming me down when I get too emotional... pretty much a daily occurrence! And thanks for providing for and supporting our family! Thanks for making us your priority! I love you more than anything! And believe it or not- I love you more today than I did 5 years ago :)
with love,

Big Boy Stuff!!

Since Ryan is now a toddler and past the weight limit on his car seat we figured we should give him an upgrade! He loves facing forward! He just laughs and smiles the whole time!

Big boy seat!

Playing with his new shark blanket! He loves to snuggle!

watching the geese at work! Loving being outside!

waiting for the Dr. at his 1 year old appointment!

We had to wait awhile... and got bored!

wearing his new baby Nike shox!! They are so cute!!

crawling around naked..

and swimming in his new pool!! He loved it!

He about splashed all the water out! 

 

A few cuddle sessions with Padj

Having  fun with his new sunglasses!

trying not to be recognized! I don't think it worked!

with love,

Happy Birthday to My Baby Boy!!

3:39pm 5/14/12

Well, my baby is one :(
I can't deny it any longer! May 14th is here and I HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!!
This year has flown by! It's been so wonderful and we are so blessed to have this precious joy to call our son!! He is growing up so fast and learning new things everyday! I love watching him discover something new! I can't wait to continue to watch him grow and learn over the years! It's killing me that I now have a toddler!!

my big boy!

Happy Birthday my sweet Ryan! Daddy and I love you more than anything! We are excited to continue to watch you grow up and let you teach us a few things :)

Man, I'm old.
with love,

Happy 26th Birthday to Matty!!

2005!!

Matt turns 26 today!! Time is flying by! We graduated high school 8 years ago! The pic above is from right around that time! Crazy kids :)

Happy birthday Matty! I love you more than anything! You're the best husband and dad in the whole world! Ryan and I are so blessed to have you!!
with love,

Busy Weekend

 Last week and weekend was so busy! We had so much going on!
Wednesday night was Emma's Senior Banquet at my family's church. It was a great night honoring the seniors! I think the whole fam is in denial of Emma graduating!

the whole fam!

 

 Matt had a softball game Thursday night and it was the first one that Ryan and I were able to go to! Ryan loved watching Matt, being outside and sitting in his new ninja turtle chair!! It was fun!

watching Daddy in his new ninja turtle chair!

 Saturday was Ryan's party of course :)
Sunday was Mother's Day! Kirby left bright and early for Europe for a month!! We will miss him :(
My fam joined us at church for Mother's Day and it was Baby Day! It was a fun morning!

on stage

my boys!

with mom!

Hill fam

Von fam

MY fam!!

 After church everyone came back to our house for lunch! It was so fun to have everyone together! We also celebrated Matt's birthday then too! It was such a busy weekend but we had so much fun with everyone! We are so blessed!! And tired...

with love,