Birthday Bash!

I know some of you have seen pictures on "The Book", but I thought I would add my own commentary to it! 

Let's start with the birthday hat that Mom and I put countless minutes into...

Someone was NOT appreciative! It had to go over his John Deere cap to even get a picture!! If he only knew how much work and thought Mom put into making that "perfect" hat! 

Me on the other hand...

I'm very appreciative of all of Mom's hard work! 

Then came the cake!! 

Of course it's Thomas!! I don't have pictures to prove, but it was darn good!! 

Kellen really liked it....on his body!! ;) 

Then on Saturday the crew, minus me, got a tour of one of the fire stations!!

I was busy cleaning up cake crumbs from the night before and resting up for Mom's birthday!! 

Sunday came and it was time to pull out my Betty Crocker skills!! 

"Kellen, kids your age aren't supposed to have raw eggs, so I'll just lick the bowl for you!" ;) 

After 2 rounds of cake and presents, I was exhausted come Sunday!! 

A girl can only party for so long!! 

Oh and you ask how the 2 year old is doing... 

Just Peachy!!! ;) 

I know, world's best sister!! I will have to say, this was taken when Kellen was tired, hungry, and.....constipated!! 

Best sister again!!! 

SMILES 

-E

I Scream, You scream, We all Scream...

With winter and snow quickly approaching, yes Dad said there's a chance of rain/snow on Wednesday, we took full advantage of a nice night last week and ventured over to Culvers! Plus Mom had a coupon!!

With summer over, I am no longer worried about my "beach bod"! That was so 3 months ago!!

So let's make that a double scoop sundae-extra graham cracker crumbs!! 

Oh and Kellen, yeah I made him wait his turn! It wasn't his birthday yet, so seniority rules Dude! ;)

And patience is not in his vocabulary! 

So finally Mom and Dad gave him his spoon and we shared our sundae!!

Just kidding! He just got done with a runny nose, I'm not risking it! ;) 

If you look deep into my eyes you can see the love that I have for this one special moment...

Yes, Mom spoon feeding me...now I just need a gold platter and a silver spoon!! 

Life is too short, go eat some ice cream!!;) 

Yes- birthday pictures to come!! 

SMILES

-E

Can You Believe He's TWO!!

Two years ago I kept waking Mom up in the middle of night. She thought I had to go potty, little did she know I knew what was coming!! 

With contractions and a lot of back pain, mom still got all dolled up but I made sure I stayed really close to her incase something happened! At 1pm they left for the hospital. The next time I saw them was with my baby brother! 

And here we are, 2 years later! We have all survived! 

Who would've thought we'd be hanging out under the table watching Thomas and Kellen chillin in his diaper...only my family! :)

I will say, I have enjoyed year 2 more than I did year 1! There's no late night feelings or those stale puffs anymore. We're finally to the good snacks-animal crackers!! 

One thing that I absolutely love are the snuggles that Kellen will give me!

Everytime he leaves the house or goes nigh nigh he always tells me "wub you" and give a big hug! 

Kellen is a special brother to me! Yah, he'll get on my nervous, but what siblings don't, but no matter what we always have each other's back! 

Especially when mom wants to take picture 5,865! We decide to just suck it up together and do it for her! 

But I guess, who would blame her when she has model like material to work with! 

I am so excited to what the coming year will bring Kellen and I! Let's just hope it's not more of this...

What?! I'm his big sister, I'm supposed to  share pictures like this!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELLEN! I can't wait for cake and presents!! 

(Let's hope Mom and Dad didn't forget about their princess and her present!) ;)

SMILES 

-E

Adorable, I know!

So this past weekend it was a bit chilly when it came to going potty at bedtime!! 

Mom was very quick to reassure me that she had me covered...literally! 

Oh yes, I have my very own stocking cap! Don't we look adorable!! 

Mom's hat came from a Twins game back in May, that was their promo...I guess they normally have snow in May?! ;)

The good thing about living in an apartment is I have the opportunity to show off my sweet stocking hat to everyone I see! 

And of course I wear it proudly for all to see, who wouldn't? I promise, I am proud..I just had to go potty reeeealy bad!! :)

I do want everyone to know that I am officially Southwest Station (our apartment complex) mascot!! EVERYONE knows me! I think business cards are next!? 

SMILES 

-E

Happy Anniversary!

Time flew by last week that I didn't have a chance to wish Mom and Dad a happy anniversary! 

On Friday, Mom and Dad celebrated their 5th anniversary! I can't believe it's been 5 blissful years already!! I tell you, they are just 2 young love birds still!! 

In celebration of Mom and Dad making it 5 years, we opted to take a selfie...weird! 

As you can tell the "kids" were not up to taking a picture....might I add...it wasn't even 8am yet!

Oh and you think we can get this good of a picture on the first try, oh no!! But Mom is persistent! If she wants something she will make sure she gets it....from what i hear, that's how Dad was with Mom! ;) So to our picture... 

This was our first attempt!! Again, not having it at 7:40am!

Ok, I'm supposed to be wishing Mom and Dad a happy anniversary, not bashing them! 

So here it is... 

Happy Anniversary to my amazing parents!! Not only do you love Kellen and I with all your heart, but you also love each other with all your heart!! I've seen you go through heartbreak together, celebrate moments of joy, and provide your shoulder to each other through challenging times! During all of this, your love stays strong and continues to grow! Thank you for loving Kellen and l like you do, but most importantly thank you for loving each other with all your heart...and laughing at each others jokes...even if they're not funny!! (cough Mom cough cough)

Here's to many more date nights together!

I know, I'm good with words and do have a soft side!! 

Oh and yes, they did get out and Kellen and I had a sweet babysitter! :)

SMILES 

-E

Baby It's Cold Outside!

On Sunday Mom, Dad, and Kellen picked pumpkins in shorts, a tee and sandals! (I opted to stay in and not get my paws dirty) 

Today....yeah completely different story... 

I had to put some slippers on!! I don't like my paws being cold! Mom was willing to share her slippers, however I now have a pair on my Christmas list! And yes, i will ask for Uggs! Believe me, if you haven't experienced Ugg slippers, you're missing out! And that's coming from the girl that will eat Kellen's crumbs! 

Back to the bitter cold! Now I can handle cold, what I can't handle is the wind!! There were like 50mph winds...no joke! And of course what did Mom want to do?

Yeah, take a freaking picture!! I was not having it, so I just buried my head into her.

Then I realized, Mom makes for a great windbreaker! So I opted to show off my pretty face! 

My teeth were still chattering so I couldn't smile!

I am not cut out for winter!! So wake me up when it's over. For now you'll find me here... 

Yes, Kellen's COZY sleeping bag!! 

Item #2 added to my Christmas list! ;)

SMILES 

-E

Go Cubs Go!!

Not only is it PSL, fall candles, and crunchy leaves season, but it's also playoff season! Yes, I love me some baseball playoffs, especially when Dad's Cubbies are playing!!

Dad has always been a Cubs fan! He tells me the same story every year..."when I was 9 years old I went to my first Cubs game..." 

About 7 years ago, Mom and Dad made it back to Wrigley with Grandma & Grandpa Klein! 

This was Mom's first Cubs game!! Don't they look so young! 

Now to the playoffs...it's been years that the Cubs have made it to the playoffs, so it's kinda a big deal!! So since it's a big deal, Mom allowed us to have pizza on the floor!! 

This NEVER happens!! I was so excited that I didn't have time for a picture! This is my heaven! Pizza within inches!! 

Kellen was too intrigued into the game and was half mad there were no cheerleaders! He's just like his Daddy! ;) 

Then they looked up and realized they have their own cheerleader...ME! (You thought I was going to say Mommy didn't you?!)

If you care, the Cubs are tired with the Cardinals 1-1 in the series!

GO CUBS!

SMILES 

-E

Happy Belated Birthday!!

I need to use this time to wish my amazing Dad a Happy Belated Birthday!! I am definitely a Daddy's Girl, and my Dad knows it and is perfectly happy with it!! 

I know you've seen this picture before, but this is an all time favorite picture of Just Me and My Dad!! 

He just gets me!! 

Of course there's no birthday without presents...

I was not happy that I had to share the honor of assisting Dad open his gifts!!! 

But since it was Dad's special day, I wasn't going argue with him!

Plus who could argue with Dad when's he's on cloud 9 when he opens up "Planes-Fire & Rescue"! 

You know you're a Dad when... ;) 

I love you Dad! 

SMILES 

-E

Slumber Party!

Mom, Kellen and I ATTEMPTED our first camp out on Saturday night! (Daddy had to work the call night shift) 

We had is all set...blankets, sleeping bag, and the movie "Airplanes". 

Only thing missing was popcorn! Yep, Mom has a slumber party without popcorn...who does that?!  

Well an hour and a half into our slumber party, Kellen was still awake!! 

He's going to be that kid that stays up to watch every minute of the movie...regardless to how late it is! 

Me on the other hand... 

Though I love a good slumber on the floor...since I do it every night...I needed my soft cozy bed! 

It wasn't more than 30 minutes later when Mom walked in and said "I tried". That's right Mom, you tried...that's all that matters!! 

Then Dad gets home Sunday morning from the hospital and all he wants to do is sleep.  What does Kellen want to do...

Grab every stuffed animal of mine!! 

I loved the idea but not at 6:50AM! 

I prefer 12 hours of sleep...not 9!! 

You bet I took a nap on Sunday! :) 

SMILES 

-E