Kaui's the big 2-8!

On Monday, we celebrated Kaui's 28th birthday. I had this big plan of cooking her this awesome chocolate chip pancake breakfast. When I was just about done cooking them, it dawned on me that the pancake mix was expired by about 3 weeks. While the "research" on the internet said it should be OK, I didn't want to risk one of us, especially Kaui, getting sick on her birthday. So my special breakfast got substituted for scrambled eggs and Costco waffles.

But the rest of the day was relaxing. Kaui was able to get some of her own work done and have a bit of down time for herself. In the afternoon, Kaila helped me cook Kaui a birthday pizza, which turned out to be one of the best pizzas we've ever had. We were able to top it with things that Kaui liked, like green peppers, spinach, and mushrooms. Kaila also helped me cook Kaui's birthday cake! While the cake turned out REALLY good, the decorations didn't. My writing with frosting got all mushed together, that one of Kaui's friends on Facebook thought the girls wrote it! And we didn't have any candles so Kaui had to blow out imaginary candles. Anyway, it was a nice, low-key day for a special and incredible lady!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!

Being "cheesy"...

Happy 1st Birthday Tea!!!

On Mother's Day we went to a party to celebrate Kenna's buddy Tea's (Tay-ah) first birthday. They are so cute to watch together because Kenna likes acting like the "big sister" to her. Unfortunately this was the only picture I got of them together...I wish I had gotten more.

Morton Arboretum...

Last Friday we made a short visit out to the Morton Arboretum for a few reasons. One, it was a free day (yay for free!) because it was National Gardens Day. Two, we were headed in that direction to a barbeque at one of Cisco's colleagues' house in Aurora. And three, we've always wanted to check it out and since we are moving now is the time right?! It was nice to be able to walk around outside in the warm sunshine.

Playing in the Children's Garden area...

A big marble ball suspended in water...it's really cool!
Kenna enjoyed running (stiff-legged...lol) down one of the walkways in the play area. It was funny to watch, but a little nerve-wrecking because there were a few times when her body would get ahead of her feet and just when you thought she was gonna take a major spill, she was able to slow herself down.

Welcome Ayla Ruth Flewelling...

On May 4th we went to visit the Flewellings in the hospital and welcome Miss Ayla Ruth into the world. I must say she is as cute as a button!! And so very tiny! The girls really enjoyed getting to see her (especially Kenna who kept on wanting to touch her face). But when Morgan arrived, it was playtime!!

So peaceful...
Playtime!!!

Big Sister Morgan...

Mother's Day Art Day...

I hosted the Mother's Day Art Day at our house where we attempted a hand-printed bouquet of flowers card for the Mommy's. The kids had a lot of fun playing with the paints. Overall, it was a fun time :)

The intended outcome...
Hard at work...
The cake pop treats I made for the kids...

Carnival Fun...

Boy was that an expensive evening out at the carnival! I forgot how expensive carnivals can be!! It's a good thing only Kaila went on rides. I must say it was worth it though to see her having so much fun :)

Sliding down from the Funhouse...
Being whipped around on the roller coaster...
That smile made it all worth it :)
Slide!
Racecars...
Some other kind of vehicle...
First helicopter ride ;)
Taking Ben for a ride on the motorcycle...

Chore Chart & Cards for the girls...

Check out my post about the Chore Chart & Cards I made for the girls...you'll be glad you did :)

Happy Easter!!!

We spent our Easter going to church ("The Lord has Risen. The Lord has Risen Indeed."), doing the egg hunt after church, coming home for a much needed nap, mowing, talking with family, and finally having a quiet Easter meal of ham, stuffing, & broccoli :)

Thank you to everyone who sent the girls Easter baskets/gifts: Tutu, Papa, & La'a; Grandma, Grandpa, & Tita Megan; Aunty Wanda; and the Sanborns. Boy are these girls lucky ;)

Easter egg hunt after church...
This time Kenna got more than one egg. The day before was just practice...
Kaila off in the distance hunting eggs...
Post Easter egg hunt. Someone's already looking for food...I wonder who?
...and she found some.
Easter 2011...
Kaila got to see & hang out with Morgan for a bit...she really enjoyed that :)
This one is just for Tutu...they absolutely LOVE the rubberbands you got them. Kenna tries to eat them & this is what Kaila likes to do with them...lol!

Hopkins Park Easter Egg Hunt...

Every year since we've been in DeKalb (almost 3 years now), we've done the Hopkins Park Easter Egg Hunt, so this year was no different except that Kenna got to join in on the fun!

Ready...
Set...
GO!
Okay, Kenna wasn't fast enough...she only got ONE! *Because she's an observer like Mommy*
Kaila on the other hand got a whopping FIVE ;)
The girls after the hunt...
And after all that fun in the park, we went home and colored eggs...