Memorial Day

On Memorial Day my good friend Mindy and her husband Jeremy invited us over to swim and BBQ.  Their little girl, Sophia is only 3 months younger than Delaney.  So Rob, Kierstin, Delaney and I headed over to enjoy some fun in the sun at the Stanley house.  Jordan wasn't there because he spent the week at his Dad's house.  The Heuer's also joined us. 

 Delaney loves this car.  She may need one of her own for her birthday.

 Sophia and Delaney playing with the kitchen.

 Daddy and his girls in the pool.

 Delaney is sporting her new tutu swimsuit.  I love it.

 They have a nice ledge for the little one's to play on.

 Last year she hated the pool.  This year she absolutely loves it.

 Kierstin and Baxie

 Sophia pushing Delaney on the swing.

Thank you Mindy and Jeremy for inviting us over.  We enjoyed hanging out with you and look forward seeing you again soon!

a GLEEful trip

I will admit that I'm mildly obsessed with the tv show Glee.  I didn't catch onto this phenomenon until the first season was ending, but I haven't been able to stop watching since.  So when I found out that the cast was going on tour, I had to go!  So I rounded up my fellow Gleeks and we planned a little road trip.  We drove to Anaheim, CA because they weren't coming to Phoenix.  So Jayme, Liz, Jenn, my Dad and I took a quick little trip to Southern California.

 The Honda Center

 Jayme and I before the show.

 Jenn, Liz and my Dad.  We had to sit separate because they didn't have 5 seats in a row left by the time I bought the tickets.  CRAZY!

 The cast of Glee.  They were amazing and did not disappoint.

 Artie and crew doing the Safety Dance!  My favorite part.

 The day after the concert we stopped at Disneyland before we headed home.  Jayme and I are sporting our Glee shirts.

My Dad and I in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland.  This was a great little getaway and it was wonderful to spend time with my Dad since I don't get to see him very often.

Girl Scouts

Kierstin had her bridging ceremony yesterday.  She went from a Daisy to a Brownie.  I remember when I was in Girl Scouts, so it's fun to watch her experience this.  Plus we have easy access to Girl Scout cookies now!  Good job Kierstin!

Our new Brownie

Family Pictures

I realized recently that Delaney will be 2 soon and we haven't had a family picture taken together since before she was born.  Which means that I have zero professional pictures of our family of five.  So no better time then the present to finally get this taken care of. 

 It's unbelieveable how huge these kids are getting.

 We tried to include Delaney in this picture, but she wanted nothing to do with it.  Maybe next year?

 The only individual picture of Delaney for the day.

 My favorite picture.

I love that Jordan is looking at his baby sister in this picture.  So sweet.

Jayme's Graduation

I drove up to Flagstaff on Saturday to watch my bestie graduate from NAU.  I'm so proud of her accomplishment!  CONGRATS JAYME!!  LOVE YA!!

Easter Sunday

Every Easter is the same.  The kids open their baskets from the Easter Bunny,  we head to church for the morning worship service, we come home for lunch with family and then we pass out on the couch from all the food and candy.  I was seriously exhausted by 2pm.  Here are the highlights from our day.

 The kids opening their baskets right after they woke up.  It's tradition that the Easter Bunny hides their baskets somewhere in the house and they have to find them.

  Last year Delaney sat next to her basket in a pretty pink dress.  How is it possible that she's so big now?!?!

 The kids heading into church with Grandma and Grandpa Fisch.

 The best picture I could get of the three kids.  Delaney didn't want to sit still for 2 seconds which is why she looks like she's about ready to scream.

 Who needs Delaney?  They've become quite good at posing.

 The only decent picture of the two of us.

 Jordan and Kierstin were being good big brother and sister by following Delaney up the stairs.

 Their Sunday best.  Please ignore Jordan's flip flops.

  My pretty baby girl.  I would love to put pony tails in her hair with bows.  Sigh.  But why bother?  She pulls them out the second I put them in!  Can't wait until she likes having her hair done.

 The hunt is on!

 We celebrated my father-in-laws birthday which was the next day.  Happy Birthday Lee!

 Delaney was very anxious to get her hands on that cake.

OH MY!!!!!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!

Coloring Eggs

We color eggs every year only because the kids enjoy it.  We don't hide these eggs or eat them.  I usually send them home with Grandma and Grandpa so they can enjoy deviled eggs or egg salad sandwiches.

 Jordan and Kierstin hard at work as you can see.

They take their work very seriously. 

 Delaney quietly observed what was happening.  She didn't care at all to help them color the eggs.  Maybe next year she can get messy, but we'll be moving this project outdoors if that's the case.

 The almost finished product.

Oh and yes, we were there too.