Time is Flying!

 

 

I remember when I was a teenager and time dragged on and I was constantly wishing it would go faster.  Not so much anymore!  Now that I am an adult ,and especially a mom, I feel like I can't keep track of the time because it is flying by. 

 

Fall has arrived and we have had a great few weeks.  I will explain some highlights through pictures.

 

 

We took the kids to see Turbo at the movies.  This was Ella's first movie and we were a little concerned that she was so young and wondered if she would sit that long.  She doesn't really watch TV yet at home.  She will watch a few minutes of a show but is mostly playing with toys and half watching.  Anyway she did amazing!  She snacked and was interested in pretty much the first hour.  The last hour she didn't care much about the movie but she stayed in her seat and chatted quietly to herself.  Owen was almost 3 (or maybe already 3 can't remember!)  when he saw his first movie. He loves going to movies!  Turbo was cute and he really loved it.

 

The flash was SO bright she couldn't keep her eyes open

Beech Grove has a fall festival every year.  Owen is always so excited to go and ride rides.  This year he said he was only riding the big rides because he isn't a baby anymore...BUT he couldn't resist riding the motorcycles with his sister.

In line for the Wipeout.  My boy is quite the daredevil!

Ella riding with her cousin Dani

My mother in law had a birthday so the family got together and made her dinner.  The cousins have not all been together in a long time so they were happy to get together and be loud!

Everyone had to take turns sitting on Papaw's motorcycle!

Dustin and I had a wedding anniversary September 26th.  We went to Ohio for two nights of relaxation.  The kids stayed with my Aunt June and Uncle Jeff.  Owen also got to spend time golfing with his Grandpa.  They had so much fun and so did we.  It was EXACTLY what we needed.  We saw a movie...went out to eat (a lot!) went shopping...and most importantly, we took naps and woke up whenever we wanted to. It really was a perfect time and I must say that every year of marriage gets better and better.   I was sad to see our weekend end but so excited to see the kiddos. 

Our friends recently got a heater for their pool so yesterday we went swimming at their house.  Ella had to model her first ever bikini.  She was so proud and excited to try it on.  It was weird to be swimming in October but the water was warm!

Ella isn't even two yet and has some pretty great cheer motions!  She loves to watch Cheer Perfection with her momma!

Owen's 5th Birthday Celebrations!

I know I am so behind on posting BUT things are busy and by the time kiddos leave in the afternoon I just want to do nothing! (Which never really happens with Owen and Ella around!) So here are some pics that I still haven't posted from Owen's birthday.

Owen requested that we eat at Pizza King, go putt putting, then have M&M Blizzards.  So that is what we did!  We took his presents to Pizza King so he could unwrap them there.  It was a perfect evening with just the 4 of us.  We had his party the following Saturday and he was beyond blessed that all of our family and friends came to celebrate.  We really do have great friends and family! 

 I adore this pic

Had to take a dip in the germ pool too lol

Watching a movie together while I set up the party.

Power Rangers!

Owen's friend from school

Testing out his power ranger swim gear...Thank you Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Mike!

Birthday Letter to My 5 Year Old Boy

Dear Owen,
      5 seems like a really official big boy age.  It is very hard for me to believe how fast this is going.  It did not seem fast when you were a newborn and I slept in a recliner with you for 8 weeks straight.  It did not seem fast when you wouldn't go to sleep at age 2 without picking my fingers, while holding hands, and making me sing Moon River 20 times before bed.  It did not seem fast when you went through age 3 and we added a new baby to the mix.  But when we sit on the couch and you reach over and grab my hand absentmindedly while watching TV, it actually makes me miss you picking my fingers.  And I actually LOVE that even at 5 years old you ask me to sing your song before you go to sleep (especially since 1 time is fine with you now).  This is my last year to spend at home with you before you start your school journey.  I am trying to soak up every minute. 
      You are super smart, hilarious, silly, kind, creative, have such a big heart, and you are seriously the best dancer I know!  I could not be prouder of the big boy you have become.  You love to test us but always reel us back in with your sweetness!  I have loved being your mommy from day one.  You will always be my boy, my oldest, the one who gave me the job I have wanted my whole life.  I love you to the moon and back, my baby bird!
xoxo
Mommy


Owen at age 5:
Loves: Pizza, Power Rangers, Mario Brothers, The Sandlot, Doing mazes and "homework", wrestling with Dad, playing his Mobigo, and spending time at The Trophy Club with Grandpa.

Still says he wants to be a Construction worker when he grows up.