Mexico

For spring break my mom took Maddie, Allie, me, and Sonja to Mexico. Zach ended up coming along too. The trip was wonderful.

The Big 6

Madeline,

I love you so much. I love what a little girl you're becoming. You are such an old soul, wise beyond your years. I can't believe you're turning six. How have six years gone by in the blink of an eye?

I am so proud of you for all that you've learned this year. (Hello chapter books?!) You are slowly coming out of your shell, learning to stand up for what you believe in. Never lose this my love. Do what is right for you. Always.

You asked me what love meant the other night. And I asked you to answer first. You said that love is a feeling and that when you love somebody more than anything in the whole world, then that is love. Maddie, you are the epitome of love. I love you so much it makes my heart hurt. I love to watch you when you're unaware I'm doing it. When you brush your bangs out of your eyes, talk to the chickens, play school with Allie, when you're coloring-holding your pencil in the most uncomfortable way imaginable or after I wake up drenched in sweat because you've crawled into bed with me but you're dreaming peacefully next to me.

No matter where I am in your life, please remember that I will always be with you in your heart. "I carry your heart with me (I carry it with me always" (e.e. cummins)

Happy sixth birthday baby girl. I love you.

I love you and you love me

So so so true.

Party #1

We are going to be in Mexico for maddie's birthday so I thought it would be fun to have family over, including the lovely Bo and Luc, for dinner.

It was great fun. And Bo and Luc found plenty to entertain themselves with outside.

My mom made some amazing cupcakes, the cupcakes I somehow have roped myself into making every year (s'mores cupcakes) that take FOREVER to make. So thank you Nonna!

Thank you also to everyone else who showed up. (Even if your dogs attacked our chickens...they are all still alive, don't worry)

And a side note to Chris and Sophia, Maddie put on a fashion show after everyone left and everything fits and is darling.

Day 2

Of skiing.

Allie had her first lesson. She was nervous at first but warmed up to the idea with big sis' showing her the ropes. Allie also informed me that eating pee snow is probably not a good idea, but the fresh stuff is fine.

On the way home we saw a herd of elk. Maddie REALLY wanted to pet them. Shock of all shocks, I know.

LIttle Skiers

 

Thank you Bridget!

 

 

 

 

Allie's first day skiing

We were a little shaky at first, lots of "I hate" comments, followed with a lot of internal "what was I thinking?!" thoughts. But she got the hang of it. Well, she thinks she does. But that's all the counts. That and me NOT TOUCHING HER so that she can GO REALLY FAST.

The gigantic teddy bear

It's huge.
It takes up a whole room.
I never know where to put it.
It is the perfect toy to jump on in place of furniture.

Pups playing with pups

No filter

Scene: I'm taking off my clothes to get in the shower. Allie runs in to go pee.
Allie: mama, you have a huge booty!

Post-it notes

I love finding random messages.

Eating dinner on the porch

Stay away rain!