Taiyah's Graduation

A few days ago, Taiyah had her graduation from Kindergarten. I was such an emotional wreak before I even sat down in the seats. I don't understand why I'm having such a hard time with these precious girls growing up. They are still so young, but I feel like their entire lives are flashing before me. Congratulations to our two graduates, Taiyah and Addisyn. We love you both so much!

Addie's Preschool Graduation

I know that I'm supposed to be happy that my little one has graduated from preschool, but it was actually a very emotional time for me. Between the baby growing so fast and Addie graduating from preschool and Taiyah graduating from Kindergarten all in the past 3 days I've been having a "moment." I've been trying to hug them more and be in the "present" and cherish everyday with them. They grow too fast and before I can blink they won't want to have slumber parties with me in my bed and movie nights. Such a bittersweet time for us. I'm so proud of the girls. They amaze me each day! I'm so blessed to be their mom.

Charly's 8 months!

I cannot seem to wrap my mind around how fast this little one is growing! Charly turned 8 months today and is turning into a little character. I haven't quite yet figured her out completly...she is changing everyday, but for the most part she is a VERY mellow and happy little girl. Always smiling and babbling to anyone that will give her a second. I remember back when I found out when I was pregnant with her and I cried and cried because I wasn't sure I was ready for another one. Sorry Charlize. But I seriously could NOT begin to imagine my world without her. She definitely fits right in this crazy and fun family. She has mastered sitting on her own a couple of months ago and now she is just ready to go...but can't go because she hasn't figured it out. I love this precious girl and the girls are smitten with her. So excited everyday to see what she will be like.

DISNEYLAND

While we were in San Diego visiting my family and doing the 1/2 marathon, we thought it would be fun to get the cousins who live there to go to Disneyland. They had such a blast. I have so many wonderful memories of when my parents used to take us when we were little and of course I had to have that rub off on our children as well. The girls highlight of the day was getting to meet Tinkerbell and Rosetta from Pixie Hollow and getting their face painting. The babies did sooo good with nothing more than a 20 min. nap and getting to bed past 11pm! Thank you everyone for going with us! It was so much fun.

LA JOLLA 1/2 MARATHON 2010

I'm so proud of myself! I've done a handful of 1/2 marathons, but not so soon after I had a baby. My goal wasn't about my time this one around....it was about NOT walking, and I DID IT! I did have an amazing partner to keep me motivated though...my sister Brooke. It was her first time running one and she is totally hooked now. We had such a blast doing it. It was such a huge accomplishment especially because both of us were still getting up during the nights to feed the babies and still managing to muster up the energy to train. It was the most beautiful 1/2 marathons that I have run. The Torrey Pines hills were killer, but we did it...and with smiles on our faces. Now that it is over we are looking to do the triple crown next year...3 1/2 marathons in January, April and August. Thank you Brooke for training and doing this with me! WE ROCK!!!

SWIMMING AT THE CASTLE

On Easter Sunday, we all went to T'chad's Aunt Gert's castle for dinner. It LITERALLY is a castle. It is amazing. Well, all the kiddos got a little restless waiting for dinner to be ready so they all went in the pool. They had fun splashing around. It was Charly's first time in the pool and she loved it! So excited for summer!!!

MY FAVORITE HATS!

Well, Grandma has done it again! She has made more of THE most adorable little hats for Charly! I LOVE them! My mom is so talented and we get stopped DAILY in stores from people asking where did I get my hats and does my mom sell them. My response now, sadly is NO...they are special just for her grandchildren. Thank you mom for making another round of beautiful hats. We just love them!!

HAPPY EASTER!!

The girls were so excited when they woke to find a trail of chocolate eggs from their bedroom leading into the kitchen to where the Easter Bunny left their baskets. It's so priceless to watch the excitement and smiles from their faces to see the goodies that was left for them. They got some pretty fun stuff this year. The newest Calico Critter Family...The Elephants, some new art stuff, and Alvin and The Chipmunks movie 1 and 2. Not to forget the candy and makeup. I honestly don't know who gets more excited for the holidays. Them or me!!! From the Leeds family we wish all of our friends and family a wonderful Easter holiday!

SPRING BREAK COMING TO AN END...

It's been so nice to have all the girls home this past week for spring break. We didn't have any trips planned, so we just loaded the week with fun stuff to do. I was a little scared having them home for a week because all I seem to hear lately is "I'm bored" or fighting between the two older ones. But, I have been pleasantly surprised. They all have been so good and having fun. I can't believe how fast the year has gone since the girls started school and Charlize was born. I will have a 1st grader AND kindergardener come August. The house will be so quiet with them both gone FULL day. Charly won't know what to do without her playmates, and neither will I. I'm trying to savor every last bit of them being little. Before we even can blink they will be "too cool" for T'chad and I. We have had 3 slumber parties in my room this past week and even though I don't sleep well, I LOVE having them in there with me snuggling. I love these girls more than anything! They brighten my day with their non-stop chatter and giggles. Life is pretty great around here with 3 little angels!

LOOK AT WHAT THE GIRLS BOUGHT!

This morning the girls thought it would be so funny to put their baby sister in the shopping cart and push her around. I emptied everything out of it and layed her blanket down, made it comfy for her and put her in. They started pushing her around the house and I have to admit, it was kind of cute. I don't think Charly thought so though.

DAY AT THE ZOO

Visiting the sea lions.

Charly's first time in the stroller!

She found a yummy strap to chomp on and keep her busy.

Happy girls!

Well, it's that time again...SPRING BREAK! We started off the week of festivities on Friday when I picked Taiyah up at school. After I put the baby to bed for the night T'chad stayed home to watch the baby while I took the girls to the dollar movies to see Alvin and the Chipmunks...2. Saturday we stayed in our jammies ALL day and watched movies in bed. Sunday we had a slumber party in Mom's bed while daddy was at work. Monday we had a fun playdate with some friends from school. Today the weather was gorgeous and warm for the first time in a long while so we headed for the zoo for some fun. The girls love going to see all the animals and Charly was such a good girl. Who knows what's in store for us for the rest of the week. To be continued...

FIRST TOOTH!!

I was in Barnes and Noble today and Charly was chomping on my finger and I felt something sharp bite me! I flipped her around and pryed open her mouth and sure enough she has her first tooth poking through on her bottom gum. My baby is growing up too fast! I can't believe that we've already gone from being a little one wrapped up so tightly in blankets to fast forward almost 6 months and she is eating and getting teeth! I don't know why, but it seems so much more exciting the 3rd time around. I think because the first two were so close in age I was just trying to survive each day and with the age difference with Charly and the other girls I'm able to slow down and enjoy these "little" moments more!

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!

Back in January, my sister Brooke and her kiddos came out to visit us! I can't believe that she drove from San Diego to New Mexico all alone with her kids. She is a brave one! She stayed about 2 weeks and it was lot's of fun hanging out and watching the kids play. I also got to meet her little one Vaughn for the first time and she was able to see Charly for the first time as well...I didn't get any pictures of Vaughn. :( Next time for sure. We loved having them and we were so sad when they left.

ADDIE'S HAIRCUT

After many, many battles of trying to brush Addisyn's hair that left her in tears and screaming at me, she finally let me take her to get her hair cut. I was sad because she has THE most beautiful long and thick hair, but it was always a fight to get a brush through it. It doesn't look short, but it got cut to her shoulders. It used to be all the way down her back. She is a lot happier now with not so many knots!

MY LITTLE ROO!!

This little angel has captured the hearts of this family. She is the sweetest lil' thing. From the moment she wakes up in the morning, it's a fight for who gets to hold her first. She is already turning into quite the jokester playing her little "games" with us. There will be days that go by and I don't hear her cry. She only gets emotional when she is tired or hungry. We are dealing a little with stranger anxiety. She loves to play in her jumper and loves to eat! This little girl has so far been the easiest with meal time. I can't even imagine what our life would be like without her. She has ALL of us wrapped around her finger! Especially her daddy. Her face lights up when he is around! We just adore this little one and can't believe that she'll be 6 months already next week!