Let the Drilling Begin!

June 4th, 2009

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The piers were poured on Tuesday.  This is really happening!  

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The breakfast room

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Our bedroom

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The front door

Today’s Craft!

June 4th, 2009

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I went to check on Noelle to make sure she was taking her nap and this is what I found.  She made this craft for Landon, Jon and Heather’s little baby, due in August.  I think Heather will enjoy all the girly princesses a little more than the boys!

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Sweet girl! 

Tinkerbell Tea Party!

June 2nd, 2009

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Noelle!!!

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Our little fairy waiting for her guests to arrive!

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We had 9 little fairies come to our tea party: Ariana, Isabella, Rose, Noelle, Anna Kate, Ananya, and Faith (Jillian & Emme too)!

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Let’s start at the beginning – the Prince fairies opened up their beautiful home for our little tea party.  Thank you guys SO much – it was a fairy tale!  

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As the guests began to arrive, colors and stickers were enjoyed by all!

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Daddy with his baby fairy while Noelley was busy with her fairy friends!

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Mattie Ruth (great grandma) and Mama Kay with our little dreamer.  Isn’t she a doll?

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I couldn’t wait for everyone to get here!  I was just as excited as Noelle!

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I thought the table turned out so cute!  

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Noelle totally adores her little sister.  She is the most amazing big sister in the world!

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We all enjoyed lunch: chicken strips, green beans, macaroni, veggies, chicken salad (for the Mommies), cheese and crackers, and lots of fruit! 

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Heather stopped by to say hello before her baby shower for Landon (so sweet – she and Noelle have been talking about this party all year long).  One of our pastors at church, Stephanie, also came to wish Noelle a happy birthday!

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This is where Noelle started to zone out.  It was hilarious – I actually saw my daughter slip away into sensory overload… a real-life to good to be true dream.  Hysterical!

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Lots of dress-up gear – can’t wait to put all of our new toys in our new gameroom!!!

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Ananya and Noelle are really visiting about all the fun!

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Note Noelle’s huge ring – too funny!

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Rose gave Noelle the fairy music box from the movie.  Noelle LOVES the Tinkerbell movie, and this present was perfect!

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Barbie movie – fun fun!

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Thanks Ariana!  Elizabeth and Emme were so sweet to come all the way from Keller with a newborn baby (Tate) to celebrate with us!  We love you guys!

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All the fairy wings were so cute!

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Thank you, Emme!  We love our new Cinderella doll and tiara!  

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Cake time – heading back into dream land!

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When Noelle blows (candles and bubbles) she has a hard time because she makes the "F" sound, so all the air blows down instead of out.  Bekah and Toria were cracking up – I love this pic of them!

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My buddy!

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Sadly, this is the only picture of me and Rara!  Huge bummer because she is my right-hand!  Oh well, lots more birthdays to come!  

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All the little girls enjoying their cake!  A-mazing cake by the way!  Go Cooper Street Bakery – I look forward to their cake every year!  

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Rose, Ariana, & Jillian

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The birthday girl! 

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Isabella, Faith, & Ananya

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Anna Kate and Tate on their first date!  🙂

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Awww… thanks for this picture Toria!

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Time to make a wish and sprinkle pixie dust!  Noelle and Mommy made pixie dust together, which consisted of white sprinkles, silver sprinkles, and confetti.  It was so much fun involving her in the planning process and when it was time, she was so happy to share the pixie dust with all of her friends!

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Another amazing photo, compliments of Victoria.  You go girl!  Jillian blowing her pixie dust!

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Tinkerbell bubble time!

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So simple, and the girls loved blowing bubbles!

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It was so great being outside on this beautiful summer day!

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There’s no greater joy for a mother than watching her little girl this happy!

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Bekah was extremely popular with her bubble-blowing skills!

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A ladybug landed on Rara’s hand which if you’ve seen Tinkerbell, is so fitting!  Just perfect!  Can’t get enough of these wings!  Noelle enjoying bubbles with Mama Kay and Grandma.

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Favor time – Jillian and Noelle loving the star rice krispy treats on a stick.  I’m telling you guys, cousin Linda is the best!

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Noelle mimicking her Daddy who is trying to make her smile while Emme is still enjoying her bubbles.  

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My silly friend – thanks for this pic!  I love it!

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Whew!  What a day!  Rara, Sharon, AK, Noelley, Toria, Mo, and Bekah laughing at my crazy husband who makes us smile like no one else can — you just had to be there!

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We love you more than life, Noelle.  Thank you for filling our hearts with joy! 

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We waited a long time for you, Tinkerbell birthday, and boy were you worth the wait!

Busy Monday & Lots of Lasts!

June 1st, 2009

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Today we went to Pump It Up for our Mops summer kick-off play group!

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Let’s just say it was an adventure!

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This afternoon was our last day of dance class!  Our recital is on Sunday.  If you would like to come watch our princess, email me at melissajpond@gmail.com.  

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Noelle hanging out before ballet.

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Daddy made it just in time for shoe change.  Miss Hannah Lee is Noelle’s wonderful tap teacher!

Last week was also Noelle’s last day of school.  Our first last day of school was so sad.  The teachers were tearing up, I was tearing up, and Noelle was just staring at us!  She got all "A’s" (for Accomplished) on her report card.  The teacher’s comment section said this:

"Noelle is so sweet!  We’ve really enjoyed her this year.  Her sweet personality, warm smile, and cheerful conversations brightened our days.  We will miss her so much!  Have a wonderful summer!"  Love, Mrs. Nelda & Mrs. Erica

Tinkerbell birthday pictures tomorrow – I promise!  🙂

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