Mommy's Little Helper!

My little Princess LOVES her Tubby time!

Look at how funny she is!

Don't get in her way or she will get your toes.

Kaidance has ALWAYS loved the vacuum. When she was a little baby the noise would calm her down.

For the last few months she likes to go around and be held while you vacuum. Occasionally she will get down, look at the front of the vacuum and then look at the floor, as if to see if I am doing a good job, and then come back up in my arms.

Yesterday, she wanted to attempt to vacuum by herself. She would not let me help hold the the handle and she would get extremely upset if I turned the vacuum off. Long story short, it was a BAD idea. Now I can't vacuum without her screaming at me because she wants to do it. I am looking at the bright side, now I can have an excuse for having dirty floors, I can't get the vacuuming done!

Happy Birthday Mom and Ashlee.

The birthday girls Today, riding the saddle at Texas Roadhouse.

The whole family with Ahs in the front and my mom right behind her.

ASh and my mom on the top row on both sides.

My cute mom and Dad!

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful and amazing mother and sister! I love them both more than I can even begin to explain.

Mom, it was truly a blessing to have Ashlee on your birthday. She has been the best thing our family could have ever asked for. She really completes our family. I know she is the youngest, but I honestly believe she is the rock to our family. She brings us all closer together. We all share a love, but she has the most love to give. She is the baby of the family, but she is the biggest example to our family. I can never thank you enough for adding her to our family. I truly believe she was sent from Heaven to enable our family to become the strongest possible. I love you Ash.

I couldn't ask for a better mother. You are everything a mother is supposed to be and more. You are always looking to help others and make everyone else happy. I hope to someday be half the mother you are to me, to Kaidance. You have taught me so much. You work hard and lead by example. I know I can always look to you for whatever I need.

One of my fondest memories of you when I was a child was how you would always be there when we needed you. You worked all day babysitting and then would go to work all night. I do not know how you did it. I know now, that you did it for the best interest of us, and for that I can never repay you. Another thing I remember was how you always would help me study or do projects. No matter how late it was or what time you had to be up in the morning, you would help me study or do my projects so that I would do well.

Really, thanks for everything.

We love you both so much. Happy Birthday to our Favorite girls!!!!!!

Love you so much!!!!

Little Miss Independent!

Kaidance "reading" her book.

Cute Hair Playing with Grandma and Grandpa.

Love the Hair.

She LOVES green beans.

Lately Kaidance will not let us help her with anything. She wants to do everything for herself. It sure makes feeding time difficult. She also HATES milk. I also do not like milk, but I am trying to get her to like it. My mom suggested the Gossner's flavored milk and it has been working but only if she can drink it from the straw. If I put it in her sippy cup, she will just spit it out. She also has been off the bottle for about a month now. She had a really easy time with that. Now is the hard part, the BINKI. I am a big wimp when it comes to this, but I know we are going to have to do it.

Anyway, her hair is getting so long, thus we have been attempting new hair styles. I must say that she looks adorable.

For the most part Kaidance is such a happy little girl! She loves to play and she LOVES other kids.

The life of Kaidance!

Making a MESS at lunch time.

This used to be my favorite place to play when I was little.

Tubby time is her favorite!

This picture makes me laugh all day long.

Getting ready for bed, but having to watch a little Baby Einstein first.

My little snuggler.

Beautiful.

Kaidance is so funny! She does the silliest things. She keeps me entertained. I have never wanted to be a stay at home mom, but Kaidance is sure changing my mind.

We are keeping busy and trying to keep up with life.

Kaidance has been going to story time every Tuesday. She loves it. She is a little dancer and she loves all the kids.

I miss my Kristin!

Me, Kristin and Kaidance

I have been thinking a lot about family. I MUST say that I have the best family ever. I love everyone of them. I appreciate how much they all support me and are there for me whenever I need a little assist. It amazes me the love a family can share.

I have the best husband and daughter that anyone could ever imagine. I often times feel as if I don't deserve either one of them. I know they are with me to make me a better person.

My siblings and their significant others are great. I couldn't ask for a better support system. I am thankful everyday for my brother and sisters. They always have so much to offer, and it makes me strive to want to be a better sister.

My parents, mother-in law and grandparents are the most AMAZING examples, not only to me but to everyone around them. They have so much love and understanding to give. It is wonderful. They are striving everyday to serve others and make sure everyone is pleased. I hope to one day be half the person they are.

Lately I have missing my little sister. Not that I don't have other family around, but I sure miss Kristin. She has been by my side through everything. She knows how to make me smile when I am sad, and we just understand each other. She is someone I look up to, even though she is younger than me. I send her pictures of Kaidance on a daily basis, and I am sure she thinks I am crazy, but I don't want her to miss a thing. I want her to know that even though she isn't right here in the same city I am always thinking about her.

Kristin, I am so proud of you and Jess for being such strong independent people. You are both getting your education and making something for yourselves. I can't wait for the day when you tell me you are moving closer so that we can hang-out more often. I LOVE YOU and miss you like crazy! Thanks for being my best-friend!

January Already?

Kaidance is doing her make-up at her new Princess Vanity.

Jumping on her tramp that she got for Christmas.

Our house has been busy just getting back into the swing of things.

Kaidance had an amazing Christmas. She was so fun. She loved opening presents, just ripping one piece of paper at a time, but then she didn't want to open more, she just wanted to play with what she had opened. It was great. We video taped a lot, did not take a lot of pictures. She was also sick with a cold the week of Christmas, so we just took it easy.

Lately she is so funny. This is my Favorite age, (I am sure I will say that a lot). But really, she interacts so well and understands so much. She is learning where her, eyes, ears and nose are. It always amazes me how much she understands.

It is still her favorite to do the laundry, so we do that on a daily basis.

As for Eric, his work seems to be picking up for the month of January. Keep your fingers crossed for us. We are sure looking forward to getting back to normal at Nucor.

As for me, I am just starting up my LAST semester of school. On April 22, 2011 I will officially be done with my Master's degree in Nursing Education. WAHOO!!!! The hospital has been keeping me busy working. I have had some hard times there, nursing can be an emotional roller-coaster. It has been difficult to see life changing events, but I know I am blessed to work in the field I do. As for teaching, we are off until February, so I am just getting as much Kaidance time as possible.

Well, happy New Year everyone!