Quinn's early birthday celebrations.

We had the best time last week getting together with both sides of family to celebrate Quinn's birthday early. We went to Jared's parents and celebrated with grammie with birthday cookies, per Quinn's request. They had to have sprinkles! We then went to my side of the family and had "pupcakes" with the cousins and grandma and papa. She only licked the icing off the cupcakes. I don't even think she ate a bite of the cake part. That's my girl!! We are now looking forward to Quinn's party with just the 4 of us. Pizza, Cindarella cake, and movie night. Can't wait!

Wearing the Lieser family birthday hat.

MMMMMM "Pupcakes"!

The big 3-0!

Jared turned 30 on the 27th of February. It's nice to finally have him join me in the thirties! The girls were so excited to buy him a gift so I let them pick it out. Claire got him a small Chuggington toy train and Quinn picked out a Matchbox car. They were so excited about it they told him that night that his present was a car and a train before he even opened them. Jared was more than happy to play with them, especially since it was playing with cars and trains. I had been asking the girls why they love daddy and what he does to show him he loves them a couple of days before his birthday. I collected 30 of the things they said and typed them up for Jared and put them in a cute little jar. Some things were so sweet and some were funny and some made no sense at all. Here are a couple of things they said:

He let's us help him make his lunch.

I love daddy all the time.

 You play rocket with us.

Reads my book.

When we all go to church to our classes I miss him.

He gives me a hug when he goes to work.

When you love me with my back pack.

Gives us chocolate.

Daddy is silly.

Love you for a celebration.

Horse and donkey. (This was Quinn talking about a Dora show)

He also got a basket filled with candy that was popular 30 years ago. That has been fun to enjoy with him. The best part was eating his ice cream cake that he asks for every year. The girls don't think it's a party unless there is cake. It was a good day!

 I am so glad he has finally turned 30, it really helps me to not feel so old.

It melted and shifted on the way home.

Singing Happy Birthday!

Helping blow out the candles.

  

Such Cuteness!

I love them so much I can barely stand it!!! So stinkin cute!!!!!

Fashionista

On days we are not going anywhere I let the girls wear whatever they want. Such cuties!!



You are my Sunshine!

Quinn's favorite song is You are my Sunshine or as she calls it Sunshine. I love to hear her sing it...precious!! Every night once she is in bed and before I kiss her goodnight I lay next to her and we sing this song. It is such a special time. I I asked her the other day if I could make a video of her singing and thankfully she obliged. I thought I would share. Claire of course wanted to be involved also so there is a video of both girls singing it as well.

I couldn't help but put his one of Claire getting to sing a solo of the song. She cracks me up!

Valentine's Day 2012

This year we didn't really go all out for Valentine's Day. Jared and I got each other candy and Jared got the girls balloons. They must love them because they still play with them everyday. The girls did make Jared cards and I have to say I am so impressed with Claire's. I told her what letters to write and she wrote them out. It was very special to Jared. I am pretty sure the cards are displayed on his desk at work. So sweet!

Balloons from daddy!

Cards for daddy.

She wrote it all by herself!

Quinn let me help her with her name.

Sharing candy, AWESOME!

Valentine's Playdate

I am so thankful for the friends that I have and also for the friends that Claire and Quinn have. Last week I had our friends come over for a Valentine's themed playdate. We had brunch (thanks to the mommies) and then the kids decorated cute little mailboxes with stickers. Then they made valentines to go inside. The girls told me that night that putting stickers on their mailboxes was their favorite part of the day. I hope it was for the rest of the kiddos too. The three of us are blessed by these friendships and are very thankful for them all.

Eating...probably the only time they were quiet all morning. :)

Putting stickers on the mailboxes and making Valentines.

7 kids and a picture...yeah right. I love this one though.



Friends!!