Happy Birthday To Me!

I thought I would get a new "do" for my Birthday.  

I was wearing my hair up more often than down, so I knew it had to come off (I was a "ponytail" mamma).

I love the new look!

I think I got a few more "fine lines" around the eyes this past year, but I feel great and younger than I did 8 years ago!

Two days ago, Dann came home with this "John Deere  Jeep" for the kiddies.  

A gal at the office asked if our kids would use it.  

Thus far it's been a huge hit!

Papa would be proud, John Deere and all!

Emma loved taking her brother out for a little spin with the new wheels.  I wonder how receptive she will be when he wants to go out driving with her when she's 16 (or maybe 18...lol)?

Dann & his buddy Brock decided they needed a little road trip... some "boy" time (in other words, drinking beer & no parenting).  They headed out to Kelowna for a few days last week.

The guys stayed at Phyl & Ian's, and as usual, they were treated like gold.

Phyl & Ian's house is so beautiful, I had to post it!  

Dann always enjoys the drive through the mountains.

I had the pleasure of staying at home to work & parent...

but my little man's smile made it all worth it!

As promised, only a few weeks late, here are the photos of Emma's FIRST official sleepover with her buddy Darby.  

The tent was a hit, and she is begging for one more sleepover before school starts.

Ethan is always trying to keep up to his big sister (that's nothing new when it comes to siblings).  As you can see, he has some big shoes to fill, but he is doing it with such style!!

I cannot get enough of my little man's curls!!

And his eyes & smile will melt anyone's heart!