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Skate Night

Last night we took the girls skating for the 1st time. It was an adventure. They were really cute. There were many falls and laughs. They did the limbo and the chicken dance. Everyone had a great time and everyone was exhausted. Here is a video of the limbo.

Who would I be if

I weren't Alexa, Belle, Jenna and Zoey's mom. A little over 5 yrs ago I became Mom. The 1st yr was totally and completely consumed with being mom. The second year I was pregnant with 3. Year 3,4, and 5 I have had 4 kids. Being a mom is like nothing else. The love you have for your children is amazing. Everyday really is a blessing with kids.
With that being said some pre-mom things I miss are regular haircuts, lazy days, going to the movies, watching non children tv shows and going out. I have found that most of my pre-mom friends have drifted away and some of the things I used to enjoy do not seem as fun anymore. I think now that the girls are older I need to work to find more of a balance between being mom and being me.


On a side note Alexa told me that when she is old and I am really old I can be a slushie maker with her which seems like a great career option for me.

Great wedding weekend

Last weekend Chris's Aunt Laurie got married at a beautiful outdoor winery. Everything was so pretty. I loved that it was a smaller wedding and the bride and groom got to spend a lot of time with all the guests. My favorite part of the wedding was when the bride's nephew walked her down the aisle. It was a very touching moment. The girls were very well behaved and looked super cute in their dresses. Their favorite part of the reception was the balloon artist. He was awesome and could make anything you wanted out of balloons. Alexa got a unicorn, Belle a poodle, Jenna a princess hat and Zoey a ladybug. My awesome Mom went with us to help with the girls and she took the girls back to the hotel so we could have some adult time. All I can say is I love free wine! =) The next morning we took the girls swimming and headed home. It was great to hang out with family that we don't see as much as we would like to. Congrats Laurie and Glen!

Cleaning Ladies

I told the little girls that had to start helping since big sis is at school now. They love to vacuum but it usually causes a fight. Another favorite is spraying down the table. Picking up their toys is NOT a favorite!

Alexa's 1st day of school

Kindergarten has arrived. Alexa officially goes to school full day. Her teachers name is Mrs. Cox and she seems really sweet and excited to teach. I took her for orientation on Tuesday and Wednesday she went alone. I volunteered for recess duty her first day and she loved seeing me there. After school the little girls got to play on the playground with Alexa and their cousins. It is an adjustment for Belle, Jenna, and me not having big sissy at home. Alexa came home from school saying she loved school and wants to go back. I think it helps her friend Isabelle is in her class.

State Fair

When I was a little girl every year I would go to the State Fair with my Uncle David. He has been trying to get me to bring the girls for a couple of years so we decided to give it a try this year. I am so glad we did.
We went Thursday night to the parade and preview night. The girls liked the parade and got to ride a couple of rides. Every one's favorite ride was the dragon roller coaster. I got some vinegar fries. Yum! We went back to Uncle D's to sleep and woke up to Mellocream donuts.
We headed to the fair again with Mammy, Pappy, Uncle D and we meet Uncle John and Aunt Linda. The girls got their faces painted. Ate some ice cream and saw the butter cow. I got more vinegar fries and some taffy in between sometime. More Yum! Then we went to milk a cow. The girls were too funny. Everyone ended up milking it expect Zozo. She touched the cow and was done. Then they got the free chocolate milk which was one of the highlights for them. Before we left the girls persuaded Mammy and I to go on the Ferris wheel with them.
The weather was perfect and all 4 girls zonked out 15 minutes into the ride home. It was a perfect day.