Fantastic Four!

Happy Birthday to Natalie!!  Today she turned 4 years old!  Wow!  Doesn't seem like it was that long ago we welcomed her into this world.  Natalie is so much fun to have around.  She makes us all laugh with her funny facial expressions.  She has the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes.  She's a great big sister to Lauren, always willing to help out and she's a great little sister learning lots from her big sisters, the good and the bad!  She's our little blonde haired Brian.  She looks so much like him. :)  She loves to help bake with mom, help dad with house construction, play polly pockets, dress up, play card games and board games.  She loves Preschool and riding her bike and scooter.  She still doesn't like to sleep in her bed unless she has someone with her or she will sneak into Emily's bed.  She's very social and wants to know where we are going everyday.  Is a bit disappointed when we stay home. :)  Loves to snack, doesn't particularly like to eat meat and loves dessert.  She'll nap but not always willingly.  She loves to watch Rescue Bots, Pound Puppies, He-Man and Dragon Tales.  She's also very strong willed and stubborn and can throw quite the fit when she wants to, which thankfully isn't all that often.  We are so blessed to have this little girl in our lives.  We Love you Nat-Nat!

Cute hat!

Lauren received this hat from our resort manager at Kee-nee-moo-sha, Cathy.  Isn't it cute!  At first I didn't think Lauren would be able to wear it but since the weather was so crappy and cold she's been able to!  Adorable!  Thank you Cathy!  See you in August!!!!

Lauren & Michael's 1st date

My friend Sharon & her son met Lauren and I for lunch at El Agave, the kids' first date.  They were spectacular and Sharon & I were able to have a nice conversation.  After lunch they came over and we had a little photo shoot.  Michael was all smiles and Lauren...well, she wasn't!

Friends...see them trying to hold each others hand??

Ka-Pow!  watch where you're putting your hands!

It's my party & i'll cry if I want to..NOT!!

Well, the day has come and gone...my birthday.  (my 28th)  It was cold, rainy and snowy.  BUT, I had an awesome day!!  Got to go to May crowning at school with Caitlin, Emily & Rachel.  Brian took me, Natalie & Lauren out for coffee & caramel roll at the co-op.  Met my parents at Panera for a yummy warm lunch.  Made birthday cupcakes with Natalie in the afternoon (choc/cream cheese/ch chip).  Had flowers delivered from my family.  And for dinner the family took me to Patricks for a beer & sandwich, the Helga, my favorite!  A day of no cooking and no dishes.  And the girls were kind and thoughtful.  What more could a girl ask for?

Just a Spoonful of Sugar

A date with my beautiful Rachel!!  We got to get away from the crazy house and go to Mary Poppins at the Orpheum!  It was such a fantastic musical and we had awesome seats.  But the best part of the night is that we got to do something special just the two of us.  It was like the good 'ol days when she used to be my coffee shop buddy.  She was so pooped out after the 3hrs there she fell asleep before I got on Hwy 169!!  We were lucky to have gotten this photo.  I had to delete the photos of her and I because I guess the back drop is copy-write.  I didn't delete this one though!!!  And I didn't get caught!

Lauren 2 months

Wow, good thing I got Lauren's 1 month posted not too long ago.  Makes her two month mark seem like it came really fast!

Lauren 2 months 4-28-13

Well this pretty little Lauren girl is in fact TWO months old.  It sure seems like two months postpartum goes by quicker than two months prior to delivery.  Is it the lack of sleep?  The confusion of what day it is?  The constant state of being comatose?  Ok, it really hasn't been that bad.  She, for the most part is a really good baby.  It would be nice if she could sleep thru the night, is that too much to ask?  The girls are still fighting over her...not as much as in the beginning but it's still about who gets to hold her first and who held her the most.  Lauren is alert and recognizes the girls' voices and reacts by giving them a huge gummer smile.  I enjoy chatting with her while the girls are at school.  We can hear ourselves then.  She likes to smile alot and she is starting to coo more.  She's trying to find her voice, but in this house it may be a challenge!  She had her 2 month check on Monday and she's the smallest of all the girls at this point.  Of course that can change in an instant.  It's fun though to look back and compare all the girls and wonder what they'll all grow up to be.  I wonder who will be the tallest?  My bet is on Emily. :)  Lauren weighed in at 9 lbs. 12 oz and was 22-1/4" long.  Not big in size but big in our hearts.  We love this little girl and can't imagine life without her.  Never did I think I'd have this many kids but boy, am I one lucky mom.  There's definitely something to having a lot of siblings.  These girls are going to be each others best friends...

 

And the winners are.....

Caitlin & Emily!!!
This past Saturday the girls brought their science fair projects to regionals in Mankato and did a fabulous job.  It was an all day affair, presenting their projects to 3-4 different judges and competing against hundreds of kids in their age groups.  Caitlin took home a 1st place and $40 target gift card and Emily took 3rd and $20 walmart gift card.  So proud of them!!