in need of family time

It's been a long week....an emotional and tiring week...and I woke up today....hungry...hungry for family time...

So we invited some family over for just that.....

FAMILY TIME

I cooked a nice meal....and just having some of my family together made me happy.

 and the littles were happy when we all decided to play a family game of capture the flag.....

 and with full bellies....and full hearts.....we ended the night. Hope we can do it again soon!

A Taylor Christmas

Tonya surprised Jason with tickets to the UK game so we planned our Hardy/Taylor Christmas around that. It was a sweet deal...Jason got to go to the game and I got to have Syd for the day! The girls had a truly wonderful time! 

We baked.....

I had a little issue with the powdered sugar.....

 we painted ornaments......

 But the best was just the time in between......the sweet cousin time...time to laugh and play...and just be together....

 When Jason and Tonya returned we sat down together for a little Olive garden....

 Then we gathered to open presents....

 All too soon it ended, but we are so thankful we got to see them this Christmas!

The Christmas babies

Reagan and Sarah Kate will forever be the December babies or the Christmas babies. Having two new born babies the Christmas of 2005 was just the best Christmas memory ever. They are getting so big....almost 7 now but something keeps them close...I think it's Christmas magic that run in their veins!

Gone away

I met Tonya and Sydney half way to Indianapolis and SK transferred from my car to hers...to stay with them for the weekend. She was beyond excited to spend time with them and so ready to go. I was excited for her....but....I have never in her 6 1/2 years on this Earth been away from her for more than one night.....so I was excited but my heart hurt just a tiny bit too.

But off they went for an amazing weekend!

They went to the book store....the water park...out for pizza and yogurt...played barbies....and saw the Katie Perry movie! What fun!

 But more than anything they got to spend time together...and just be family...and that is the best gift of all! I can't thank Jason and Tonya enough for giving SK just a fun weekend full of love and memories!

She can't wait to go back!

Memorial Day 2012

We dressed in Red, White, & Blue and headed to the pool this memorial day!

 It was a blast....we had a red, white and blue parade and all!

Later we headed to Bumpa and Grandpa's for a little family time!

The littles ended up having some back yard water fun!

We ended the night with  impromptu back yard smores with the Timmerings and thankful hearts for such a great day and for all the sacrifices made for the freedoms we have!

Indy weekend

After Disney Live we jumped right back in the truckster and headed to Indy to celebrate Sydney's 7th birthday! We met up with them at Incredible Pizza and ate all the pizza and played all the games we wanted!

 There were lots of smiles!

 Syd and Lila even played a round of glow in the dark put-put!

 We love the Taylors...truly we do...but we are still getting to know them more every time we are together...and little moments like this really warm the heart...Lila crawling up in Aunt Tonya's lap for cupcake time. Of all the people at the table she chose her....

 The cousins never miss a beat...and they are so lucky to have this time together. They are getting to know each other as children....and experiencing this childhood time together...something Jason and I never got to do....I love...love...love seeing them together!

 The party ended and I went home with Jason, Tonya and Syd to spend the night...for some time with them. It's been hard to find time to open up with Jason when we are all together....I am a busy moma of four littles and those duties never stop...so I stepped away from them for a few hours tonight to just be with them. When I got to their place they had Danielle mango chips on my bed and a sweet card from Syd....I felt welcome right away. We spent the night enjoying a fashion show by Syd...having a picnic of Donatos pizza...and Jason and I talked of hours....it was perfect.

 The morning brought some one on one time with Syd...in her room...with the things that mean the most to her...one of them being her kitty, Charlotte.

 We sat on her floor....looking at Leggos...and just talking about well...you name it...I loved every second of it. I love getting to know her better.

 After breakfast we met up with Jeremy and I went back home to step back into my Moma duties. It was just hours away and yet I learned and loved so much! Looking forward to a lifetime of catching up!

Happy 6th Birthday Reagan!

Christmas time is also birthday central around here with Sk and Reagan's birthdays! Feelings of family and love are in the air for sure!

 We got Reagan his favorite gift by far! He was so excited to get this plastic gun from the dollar store....I mean he loves it!

 Uncle Gary is in so we all just love that....Lila was his girl tonight....and told him she loved him!

 We were so happy to be there to share this special day with Reagan!

 I love this little guy.....truly I do!

 and it must be noted that Lila really enjoyed his new SPYnoculars as she calls them!

Summer Sydnedy

Tonya was not out of her school yet and Syd was....so I offered to have her come stay here. I was over the moon with happiness to be able to spend some time with this sweet girl! Syd and Sarah Kate don't skip a beat...as cousins and friends...they see each other and every time it is just like they saw each other yesterday! After she got here we headed to Calypso Cove for some water fun!

 We had so much fun...then it was off to McDonalds for lunch and then candy and Kung Fu Panda at the movies! It was a great first day with Sydney!