The Brown Family

Sunday, April 3, 2011

We had another Birthday in the House!

Obviously Kate picked a very fun day to make her entrance into the world! We had another great party. Silly Safari, Green beer, nice weather, and we added Lenny to the annual celebration. You will see him standing in one of the pictures. I cannot believe Kate is 2. She had a blast and 2 years old has brought lots of talking (full sentences) Life has gotten easier when it comes to communicating with the year old in our house. I still think Sam beats her out in temper tantrums. Kate just doesn't stay mad for long. She is always in her own world doing her own thing. It is quite funny to watch. I can't wait for the years to come...I just love watching my beauties grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

What have we been up to?

Playing with the Ipad

having a froggy birthday party for a 5 year old

eating cupcakes

making wishes and blowing out candles

Celebrating Mema's 92 Birthday

Opening Presents

wearing princess crowns

dressing up of course

wearing hats

Hanging out eating at Kate's new birthday present (Grandpa Ken made the table)

Going Potty in the potty chair

Flashing those baby blues

Making Jack a hospital bed becuase he threw up after his shots! The dog doesnt get any attention! ;)

As you can see ....there are lots of activities keeping us busy! Next up is the annual St.Patty's day /2nd birthday party bash! With Silly Safari visiting and green beer it's sure to be a hit!

Monday, February 7, 2011

AND........We have a 5 year old!

Its hard to believe that 5 years ago today my life changed forever. That day my world was turned upside down. I had no idea what was to come. The joy, laughs, hugs, kisses, tears, and love I never knew existed. Its bitter sweetthat she is turning 5. Some days I still want her to be a baby and other days I cannot wait to wath her grow and see the person she becomes. Everyone tells you it goes by so fast. I have to say I will be one of the people saying that now. This girl will be starting KINDERGARTEN this fall. Hard to imagine! Samantha Brown coming to this world made Zane and I's world a better place!!! We love you Sam! Happy 5th Birthday!

Making her own pizza

Justin Bieber and Salena Gomez cds

Playdough

Operation

Birthday Girl!

Little Sis cant wait to be 5

two beautiful princesses

Birthday Ice Cream

Happy Birthday!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Christmas~New Years~ and Jack the reason we have been so busy!!!!

~Wow! I cant believe the first month of the year is already half way through and I haven't even gotten my Christmas pictures posted. This would be due to the new addition to our family. Jack!! We all love him to pieces. He is a little fur ball and oh so fluffy! Between taking care of an almost 5 year olds needs, watching a 22 month old's every move and taking the puppy out every half hour and also watching his every move. I have not had a whole lot of free time. We went to St. Louis last weekend and the vet recommended keeping him there since he has not had all of his shots and shouldn't be around other dogs. The whole family missed him like crazy. He is doing pretty well with "potty training"...... Now "poop training" is another story for Jack. Who knew they did not go hand in hand. He is doing excellent with his crate training.

~Kate will be 22 months on the 17th of January. I had forgotten what 22 months brings....... Screaming, frustration with not being able to communicate, fighting with siblings, temper tantrums, and BITING! This is my first time dealing with a biter.

~Sam will be 5 on February 7th. This blows me away that we have had her for 5 years. What a bittersweet year it will be. She is growing up so fast and this fall will be the year for the big Kindergarten.

~New Years eve was pretty uneventful this year we had some of our great friends (the Tansel's) stop by for a bit. This kids played and We had a few eve cocktails!

~Christmas was Soo much fun this year with the girls. Santa left all of the presents under the tree on the main floor. Zane and I got up and cranked up the Christmas tunes as we knew Santa had left another surprise in the basement and it was making ALOT of noise. It was actually very funny to open presents at 7AM to blasting music and we kept yelling to drown out the sound of puppy yelp. Haha! I took of video on my little video camera of the girls coming down stairs to see what was waiting under the tree. I just need to figure out how to download it. Christmas day was a success. My second year hosting. I made a tradition to come up with a fun drink every year. Last year it was champagne with pomegranate seeds. This year it was candy cane martinis. I have a picture above of just how pretty they turned out.

~With the new year here I have a few resolutions I'd like to focus on:

1: Worry less

2: clean less and spend more quality time with the kids

3: appreciate what I have and not take it for granted

4: We also began going to church at Sam's school right before Thanksgiving. We have been going almost every week and the girls are loving it. I hope to continue this.

I think 2011 will be the best year yet!!!! :)