Our Gigantic Zucchini

Our garden went bonkers this year. I didn't realize how big the zucchini plants were going to get. Basically they got so big that we had to pull them. They were choking out the jalapenos and hindering the growth of the tomatoes. Plus they were producing zucchini's that looked like they were on steroids. The biggest one we pulled was 14 inches long and had an 11 inch circumference at the widest. HUGE. We got one lonely squash from this huge plant. Now that the garden has been cleaned out, the tomatoes and peppers are really taking off! I am pulling 5-6 tomatoes every 3 days. Apparently we found a great spot in the yard to garden!

3 Year Portraits

While my sister Suzanne was here we headed over to the arboretum to get some portraits of the girls. It was hot outside. Like really stinking hot. We lasted about 45 minutes before we all started melting down. Why is it, that the one week my sister comes to visit our weather turns hades hot? Did I mention the heat index was around 104? Really hot. But, we had a great time at the arboretum and were able to get some great photos of the girls!

Katelyn

Jillian

Katelyn and Jillian

My nephew Ryland

Katelyn and Jillian with their new BFF Ryland

3rd Birthday Party

This year the girls celebrated their 3rd Birthday at Little Monkey Business in Shawnee. Suzanne, Philip, Avery, Camden, Spencer, and Ryland drove in from Texas and spent the week here in Kansas. The girls actual birthday was on Sunday and we celebrated again with just close family and gifts! All of the kids had a wonderful time!

Ryland and Katie on the slide

Sam T. showing the girls his fly ride

Katie, Ryland, and Jillian sliding

Sloane T. even found a slide just for her!

Jillian

Hmmmm cupcakes!

Sweet little artist Ava

Sam showing the ladies how to eat a cupcake

Awesome Sam!

The Amelia's enjoying cupcakes

Mad Nut (Spencer). He wanted to play more.

Happy Nut

On Sunday, we decided to hit the town shopping. After lunch and a few hours at the mall we came home and opened gifts. It was a perfect and relaxed birthday!

Jillian was literally shaking with excitement when she opened her Woody doll!

Soo sleepy, but must play with Toy Story dolls!

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girls!

It's hard to believe it's been 3 years! Three whole years! It seems just like yesterday, I was waddling around, holding my ginormous belly, and sweating non stop. Miserable. I would do it all over again and again - just to experience the joy and happiness you guys have brought to us.

Me at 27 weeks, just 2 weeks before I was put on bed rest.

Bringing you guys home from the hospital was a milestone. We had been there over a week and struggled to get you guys out of the NICU. You were healthy but oh so tiny. So itty bitty. It's amazing to look at you now and remember those first weeks.

My sweetest Jillian, you are such a sweet soul. You have the sweetest sing-song voice I have ever heard. Your hugs and kisses can change a bad mood instantly! I love to snuggle with you. You love to run. In fact, you never stop. You love to strap on your cape and run through the house yelling, "TO THE RESCUE!" You are by far, the most daring child I have ever known. There isn't a rock, fence, or jungle gym that you won't climb. This is difficult for me to watch because you inherited my clumsiness. You LOVE all sorts of animals. You were the first to jump in and feed the goats at Deanna Rose. You are kind and gentle. You have such a wild imagination. You love to play pretend - whether you are calling Aunt Suzie on your barbie phone or giving Mickey Mouse a bath at bathtime. Your Woody doll is a constant companion. You have all sorts of conversations with him. You would eat peanut butter and jelly for every meal if I let you. You aren't big on veggies or trying new foods, but you do love salad and tomatoes! You are hilarious and silly. I love you to infinity and beyond!

My sweetest Katelyn, you are such a bright star. You are a leader and love to take charge of every situation. You get the bossiness from me. :) You love to be the life of the party. Your favorite thing is to dress up and pretend to be a princess. The look on your face while seeing your reflection in the mirror is priceless. You exclaim, "Ohhhhh, I am so beautiful!" while holding your hands out to the side and doing twirls. Yes, my love you are indeed beautiful! You love to shop and look at clothes (God help me). If you see a dress you like, you scream "OHHHH MOMMY! IT'S BEAUTIFUL! I LUB IT!" You love your sister with a passion. If we separate you guys, you immediately become upset. You love your barbies, playing dollhouse, putting on makeup, playing ponies, wearing dresses, and loving on Bailey. That poor dog is so patient and secretly loves to play dress up! You love your daddy with a passion and will follow him anywhere. You love vegetables, even broccoli. You have no problem trying new foods. You are very aware of the house rules and are quick to let me know when Jill breaks one. I love you to pieces!