Birthday Girl!

I cannot believe my first baby is 5 today. It has been a crazy, wonderful, FAST 5 years. I love her more each and every day. I am so grateful for her and we are blessed to have her in our family. 

We have had a big day so far. She woke up to her surprise new kitchen. 

Then we got ready for church, face timed with Nana, and headed out. After church we went to target to pick up the cakes. One Barbie and one Hello Kitty, because how could you choose?!

Then some presents and lunch. 

Oh and the eating of the cake...

Sydney told me I am the best decorating human she has ever seen and that she loves her birthday. :) For her birthday dinner, Sydney picked "chicken nugget steak" also known as country fried steak. 

I'm looking forward to what this year will bring for our big girl!

Blogging Take 2

Well Sophie is now about the age Sydney was when I last posted. So to catch up...

- I ended up being put on bed rest three weeks before Sophie was born. 

- Sophie was born with some unexpected issues and had to have surgery and spend weeks in the NICU at a higher level hospital. 

- she is now mainly fine except for the things that will always be a issue. 

- We got to spend lots of time with my family since Sophie has been born. 

- Steve and I started eating healthier and working out and lost a lot of weight. 

- We found a church home out here. 

- Steve started a couple of new jobs.

- Sydney fell in love with Sunday school.

- Sophie finally started staying in nursery so I can now listen to the sermon without holding her and pacing. 

- Steve has been baptized. 

- Sydney started karate. 

- Sydney quit karate. 

- Sydney is an amazing big sister and helper who is turning 5 this Sunday!

I am going to try and do a better job of keeping up with our posts this time. :)