Fun in the Sun

We went on vacation in Destin, Fl and had a great time. Scott was only able to stay Sat-Tues but the kids and I stayed an entire week and crowded ourselves into my parents vehicle to ride to Birmingham where Scott picked us up on Saturday. It was absolutely packed but we are so thankful that Puh-Puh and Mimi allowed us to ride back with them and for Uncle Biv's great car packing skills. We had so much fun! Too bad we could not stay longer. I am so thankful that Opi and Omi were able to come on this vacation and that I was able to spend time with my dads side of the family. Yay for family traditions! Here are a few cute pics!

Time for Tea

Aubrey wanted to have a tea party for her 4th birthday, which, of course was very exciting to me because my grandmother (Mom Mom) always had tea parties with me as a little girl and has had two tea parties with Aubrey when we have gone to visit her. Aubrey was also given the choice of receiving gifts from all her friends or getting a few gifts from family and asking her friends to bring a donation for a charity of her choice. I am so proud of my daughters generous heart, she chose to ask her friends to bring a donation for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her party was so much fun! Mom Mom and I were able to find enough tea cups and saucers at Goodwill, thrift stores and Old Time Pottery that all the girls could have tea with real tea cups and then could take them home. My Aunt Sonja and my mom Mimi painted nails and helped the girls choose jewelry to dress up in at Mimi's Pretty-in-Pink Boutique and I helped the girls decorate hats to wear to the tea party. The girls were gorgeous in their beautiful dresses sitting around the dining room table sipping their tea. My biggest worry for the party was being able to make the cake. I am a terrible dessert maker but to my surprise the tea pot cake turned out pretty cute. The party was a success and Aubrey raised $285.00 for St. Jude! Thank you to all who helped with the party and to those of who you joined us for tea and donated to St. Jude!

My little firecrackers

We had a fun July 4th. Our friends Steve and Krissy came over and we ate pizza and they brought lots of fireworks to shoot. Eli (my son) was terrified of the fireworks and cried the entire time but Aubrey loved every second and Ava slept thru the entire event. Sunday we went to Bridestreet and played in the fountains and then watched their firework show and because they were in the distance even Eli enjoyed them this time. Here are some cute pics of my little firecrackers. Eli is hard to catch so I did not get a really good one of him.

My Little Ballerina

Aubrey had her first ballet recital two days before Ava was born. She was the most precious ballerina. She did every step to her dance which I found to be very impressive for a three year old. She was a gorgeous and I can't wait to have two beautiful little girls taking ballet someday if Aubrey and Ava wish to do so.

Our newest addition

Ava Alise Dewald

Born May 10, 2010 at 1:01 pm

7lbs 13 oz and 20 inches

Easter Pictures

Here are a few cute pics of the kids celebrating Easter and then dressed for church on Easter morning. I also posted a cute pic of the kids in Gramma's curlers and a fun pic of Eli in his swing.