someone turned 2!

I know I have been terrible at blogging, but I wanted to take the time to post some photos from Isabelle's birthday!

We had a small family party, and I decided to go with a Yo Gabba Gabba theme(Isabelle is a tad bit obsessed).

I can't believe my little munchkin is 2!! I'm excited to see what the terrible 2's has in store for us!

Snapshots from Our Christmas

 

a surprise party!

A few hours before our flight to Florida, some of my family decided to throw Isabelle an early surprise birthday party since they wouldn't be seeing her on her actual big day! I thought we were just coming over to my aunt's house for dinner, but instead we were greeted with balloons, presents, cake, food, and a lot of birthday love for my little one. It was such a sweet thing for my aunts to plan!

sweet baby niece

 

Already missing this cutie and her parents...too bad Hawaii is so far away!

this week, according to my iPhone

 

 

This week, my mom and step dad came in from Palm Beach, my little brother from Pensacola, and my big brother and his family from Honolulu (yeah we are all spread out)! It has been so nice getting to spend time with them all, as well as have a few extra hands to help out with Isabelle :) 

My niece Madison is just about 6 weeks old and SO adorable, as you can see! Strangely, holding this little newborn kind of scared me! It's crazy, but it seems like I already forgot what is was like to hold Isabelle when she was that young! Time really does just fly by...

I am going to be so sad when they all go back home to their FAR away cities, but I am so very thankful for the time I've been able to spend with my family.

the cheesecake factory

1. Isabelle cheesin' 2. amazing cheesecake display 3. my niece Madison 

4. my aunt with Madison 5. my brother holding Isabelle 6. Isabelle and I

Yesterday my big brother, his wife, and my 4 week old niece Madison arrived all the way from Honolulu to visit! It was so great seeing them all and finally getting to meet baby Madison! We went to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory which was quite the adventure. Let's just say I was that mom getting those stares and who had to take an angry baby outside every few minutes. Isabelle was just not having it last night! But at least I did get to scarf down my food and take a bite of strawberry shortcake before having to leave for home early.

It's been one of the toughest weeks I've ever had, but getting to see my big brother and his family was definitely something to be grateful for. They left this morning to visit some other family in Arkansas and Dallas, but they'll be back in a week and I can't wait!

easter part 2

Isabelle's first Easter was a success! We spent time with some family, enjoyed Easter baskets, dyed eggs, ate some yummy food, and had an egg hunt. By the end of it, Isabelle was so tired she knocked out in the car on the way home within minutes :)

easter part 1

 Just some pictures of our Easter from my iphone. I'll get some better quality ones up soon :)

I'm an aunt!

My beautiful niece Madison Tasanee Joy was born today at 8 lbs 1 oz. Though I am so excited about her birth, I really wish I could be there to see her in person (my brother and his wife live in Honolulu). She will still be spoiled by her auntie none the less!