Congrats to the Grad!

I can't believe my little brother graduated high school. It seems like just the other day he started high school and now he is all graduated. I am proud of him for making it through. It hasn't been an easy road for him. We love him and we are happy we could be there with him on his big day. 

The graduation night.

We ate smores one night. So yummy. 

All of grandma and grandpa's great grandchildren were there. This isn't a great picture but it's the best we could do with so many little ones.

She loved this car. Of course she couldn't just sit in it. She is our little dare devil.

Dean is the best cousin to Lorelai. He is so sweet to her and pushed her around in the car.

While there we celebrated my birthday. I got an awesome gift....a Silhouette. Can't wait to start craftin'.

Daddy couldn't come so we Face Timed him a lot. Here she is talking to him. I love this.

Playing some twister. This was so much fun to watch:)

Wish these times with family would last longer. Seems like they always go by so quickly. Someone else graduate so we can get together again:)

One Year Old Already!!!

Our little girl is one. I can't believe it. We had lots of fun celebrating her first birthday. 

The Cakes: 

The Crown: Every birthday girl needs a crown.

The Party:

This was her party invitation. Her Uncle Tyler, Aunt Jenae, Hicken family, Snow family, and Gourlie family were there.

Aunt Jenae was so sweet and followed Lorelai everywhere all night. 

Playing in the splash pad with Lila.

Having fun at her party.

Selfie of the party crew.

She wasn't into eating her smash cake with everyone watching her. 

Later on though she sat on the table and dug into the cake.

Having more fun.

Fell asleep on the way home. She was so worn out.

The Gifts:

Lorelai was so cute opening up her gifts. She loved everything that she got.

Especially this baby doll. She hugged it immediately and was so excited. She carried it around all night (and the next day too).

Still holding onto the dolly.

We love our sweet little girl. This has been the best year our lives getting to be her parents. She has brought so much joy into our lives. We love you Lorelai.

Happy Birthday.

Day At The Beach

Lorelai went to the beach for the first time this weekend and she loved it. We went and visited my brother in California and spent a afternoon at the beach. It was super crowed but so much fun. I had a feeling Lorelai would like it. She loves water, and what kid doesn't love to play in the sand? She had a blast. She even loved standing in the waves and would try and take off on her own. As the waves would come she would scream and get so excited. It was so much fun to watch. 

Can't wait to go back again!