Good Eats

We took time out from dancing and chatting to eat the 25lbs. of baked ziti that I cooked up for us all! Usually when you spend time cooking that much you don't enjoy it. Well... that rule wasn't true last night. I think most people had seconds and I totally had seconds on ziti and salad. It was delicious!

We took this same picture last year, but Jen was a few days overdue with Noelle and a little rounder. She looks great one year later! We will celebrate Noey's special day next weekend!

Seth and Jacob insisted on saying their special dinner prayer that they learned in school.

There was plenty of talking going on, but much more eating thank goodness. I thought I'd have a ton left over, but everyone ate a ton. Yippeee!

Two Special Cakes

The best part of birthday's in our family is getting to pick out a cake theme and then waiting to see what Lorraine's creation turns out to look like. I have never been disappointed in the 5 years that she has been making the kids cakes. Every year they just get better and better. This year I simply gave her a copy of the napkin and told her I'd like a large 2. This is what she came up with. She is so incredibly talented!

I also asked her to make Jacob a little cake of his own with a big 5 on it!
It was perfect and Jacob was very excited!

Happy 5th Birthday Buddy!

It was utter cake success and they both LOVED their cakes.

Thank you so very much Lorraine!

A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Leah Beaner today AND to Jacob Drew!

Many pics and tons of celebrating to do today!
Stay tuned...

Leah in the Fall

Leah had a huge growth spurt this past fall. She started wearing 2T clothes and her hair really started to grow. We went on many fall adventures and enjoyed every bit of outdoor weather that we could.

A gift from Sophia for Miss Leah

Thanksgiving 2010

Her first Keens

The girlishness starts!

First clippy in her hair!

Diva at the docs office!

1 more day until we celebrate and honor our 2 year old!

Leah's Party @ Judi's

Yesterday Judi had a special party just for Leah to celebrate her birthday. She had gifts and special treats for her!

Loving the crown!
Leah is not shy about gifts so she dug right in!
Cupcakes and ice cream! YUM!

Leah with her buddies...Claire and Christian!

Thank you so very much Judi for making it such a special day for Leah!

Flashback Spring & Summer Style

It sure has been fun gathering old pictures of Leah this week and reminiscing about our last year with her. She has grown and changed so much that it is hard to believe a year has gone by so quickly. She has gone from bald to partial hair to a full head of hair that constantly sticks up from the static.

One thing all of these pictures have in common is that contagious smile that Leah has!

Let's say a little prayer that Leah enjoys the boat more this season than last.

I can't wait to see Leah with a little tan this summer!

Flashback

It is crazy to think that in 3 short days our little Bean will turn 2. I dug out some pictures from this time last year and I actually got teary eyed. We thought she would be bald forever and my goodness she has changed so very much in the past year. She is such a little lady with a big attitude.

This was from when we went to Rochester last year to The Strong Museum and stayed overnight at a hotel. We tried to swim, but the pool wasn't heated and it was flipping chilly!
Leah was 1 and Lindsey was 5 months!

One thing never changes and that is that Leah LOVES to smile! Thunder thighs!

Leah had the best first birthday ever! The pink and brown party was a total success.

We are so excited for her party this Saturday!

Check back tomorrow for a flashback of Leah from last summer!

As Promised...

Ski buddies!

Next year we will be able to ski as a family of four!

Fairy Godmother

Leah was given a very special gift yesterday afternoon from her Fairy Godmother and I have to say that it made me cry instantly. I am such a sucker for personalization and creative gifts and this blew me away. I am counting down the days until I can put her in this outfit and she just might wear it more than once this week. We are so happy that we have chosen such wonderful and thoughtful people to surround ourselves with. We are BLESSED!

Is our little Bean really turning 2?

Thank you a million times over Auntie Jen for such an amazing gift and for being a fantastic godmother!