Jeanne the Little Ballerina

Jeanne had her first dance recital this weekend. She was very excited and it was quite a production for a 3 year old dance recital. She of course LOVED her costume. It was all we could do to keep the white costume clean at least until the recital was over. As we were getting ready to head out for the recital she asked for a snack. I asked her what she wanted and her response was cheetos of course. Needless to say we opted for fruit snacks.

Her class danced to Suzy Snowflake. They have been practicing for months. I was not sure how she would do on the big stage--- but she did great. She was very good at blowing kisses and twirling especially.

A lovely day at the Arboretum

Jillian was not digging this at all..but the flowers are so pretty!

I had the bright idea that a "fun" trip to the arboretum would be the perfect thing to do on a Sunday...so we grabbed the kids, Auntie Jess, Baby Matt and Uncle Jeff (our photographer) and headed out. As you can see, Jillian was really the only cooperative one and it was kind of a bust from the photo standpoint. But we had fun..

Will..just being good.

Run away from the camera..quick!

Look over there!

Jillian 11 Months

Smile everyone!

It's not so bad Jillian..this is just what mommy does.

Everyone cry now!

Trouble....

Having some fun in the bathroom!
So many rolls, so little time.

Happy 1st Birthday Jillian!

The birthday girl!

She doesn't look like her daddy at all..huh?

Happy birthday Jillian! You have never seen someone so excited to have the day be all about her! She loved every minute of her party..the cake...the presents and lots of friends.


That is a big cake for a little girl..but she did her best!

I think that she actually sat in her high chair for 30 minutes and picked the little balls of icing off of the cake. She was in heaven.

So fun! And look at my first two teeth that I got just before my first birthday!

Family pic...

One of Jessica's friends made this adorable cake! She is awesome and it was delicious..and I do not even like cake that much.

So happy...she smiled and smiled and smiled.

The smash cake just for the birthday girl!

Yummy...yummy..yummy!

Pasta Night!

All of my kids love pasta night....and Jillian is no exception. Will and Jeanne are a little quicker to finish...so then they come back and entertain Jillian while she eats.
Laughing at batman!

I guess she likes it!