Evan's Birthday Weekend & This 'n That

Well, we kicked off Evan's birthday weekend in a BIG way. We bought a new car. Yes, you read right a new car. A little over a week ago my beloved (if only by me) Escape started making a strange sound. We promptly took it in to be looked at and then milled for a few days over whether or not to fix the culprit and it's need to fix friends that cropped up in the last couple of months. After much debate we decided that the smartest move would be to part ways. We had been talking about getting a more fuel efficient car a few months ago and knew the next purchase would be a sedan- had no idea that the purchase would be so soon. So on Saturday we said our goodbye's to the Escape and purchased a new 2010 KIA Forte. Hello better gas mileage!! We have also become that family that has only silver cars- not on purpose I assure you! So here she is with her big, older sister in the background.

Sunday brought in Evan's 29th year- his first as Makenna's Daddy!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN my love!!

The Grandparents, Makenna and I all went in to properly outfit Evan with all his grilling needs (since grilling season is fast approaching- at least we hope it is), including a brand new BBQ.

Makenna is thrilled about Daddy's special day :)

Our lives have become much busier over the past couple of weeks with a mobile Makenna! YES we have a crawler- a the moment she is still tummy to ground.

Happy Birthday to a great husband, friend, partner, and father to our precious Makenna!!!

A few days ago I realized that I hadn't taken any photos of a BIG part of mine & Makenna's life: our weekdays with the Myers' kids! You can understand how it has not been a priority while juggling 3 children under the age of 3- all of which are in diapers! Yes, there are many moments in a day that I question my sanity. Although, we have found our rhythm and those moments seem much fewer than a few weeks ago.

The gang.

Makenna (9 months), Lucas (2 1/2 years) & Gracie (3 months)

Sweet Grace's brilliant smile!

They just love one another!

"I'm outta here Mama!"

On my day off last week one of the many "to do's" included a visit from the exterminator. No not Arnold, but the "Ant Guy". Ants are in the house. Not in huge numbers yet, but they have been found in Makenna's room so we have taken action to march them elsewhere! Apparently Makenna was marching herself right outside to enjoy the beautiful day!