Just like you...

No one can tell you how much is truly feel inside to watch your girls play together. I sat and listened to Alivia try to explain to Ella how to play memory the other day. Ella sat there so well and just listened and looked at her big sister while she did her best to give the rules. I feel so lucky to have such sweet little girls.

Another heart warming feeling is when your 1 year old brings you a costume to put on because her big sister has one on. If Alivia puts on dress up clothes Ella will follow right behind her and want something on too. This day it was one of Alivia's dance leotards and a princess headband.

Are you kidding me.... How can you not loves these girls they are to funny for words. I think seeing Ella in a dance leotard was the highlight of my week....

My little ham... That is the best way to explain her personality lately. She is a little ham ball.

Fun in Iowa

We had such a good time in Iowa over the weekend. The girls got a lot of playtime in with auntie, her uncles and of course grandma and grandpa. Mommy and daddy even got away for a date day to concert in Des Moines on Sunday. Couldn't ask for a better weekend!

Mommy and daddy heading out for the day
Awwwww

Little Ella working her box hands

Doing a little shopping with auntie and grandma

Oh and there was some playing at the mall too

This might come out when we are 18 yrs old

Fun days at the Varley house

So far this summer has been either 100 degrees or 50 so when we can the whole family likes to go for a walk after dinner. The girls get their jammies on and we head out to walk the neighborhood and around Dred Scott Field to see all the games that are going on. Most kids would bring their blankets or lovey's, but not this girl. Alivia likes to dress up even when it's bed time. She is a true princess at heart and we love her for it.

Alivia loves to dance, sing or act out any type of musical. For some reason Clint and I ran across Lady Gaga's concert on HBO and turned it on. Alivia of course was curious and quickly ran to her room got her costume on and entertained us for the evening.

Soccer

Our first summer of soccer is now over. Alivia had fun learning the basic moves of the game and also had fun playing with Sam and Presley. I think more fun was going on than actual soccer. This was the first sport or group activity for Alivia and it went as well as it could for a 3 year old. I am sure each year Alivia will be more interested and one day she will let us know what she likes to play. We have to start somewhere and this summer is was soccer.

Ready for a hot summer morning of soccer
We did manage to get in a few goals and practiced our kicking.

We definitely are more of a follower right now. Will see if she leads the pack next year..

A little pep talk with Presley.

The kids even got medals at the last game. It was the best $40 medal.... ha ha ha

Yeah Alivia!!!

Great season Alivia, Presley and Sam

Go team

Weekend away

Clint and I took three days off from being parents and went and enjoy ourselves. Actually we were celebrating Clint's 30th birthday a little late. We headed to Winsted Minnesota for a two day concert that was amazing. We had so much fun and the weather was awesome. We spent three days outside and enjoy some great music, yummy food and good drinks.

Just got to the campground and ready to party. We were a little over dressed so thankfully I packed some shorts and tanks. Clint on the other hand had to rock the wife blesser aka wife beater.

No showers for two days not in this family. Who said you can't get clean with water bottles.

Second night and we got front row seats somehow.

Our long walk back to campground C... It was a fun walk to watch all the strange activity that goes on after a long day of drinking. We also saw a kid and when I say kid he was like 21. He let his friend pierce his ears with nails. Pretty sure he didn't feel much at the time, but when we woke up the next morning I am sure he was trying to figure out what the h#ll happened.

Nails, nails, nails

For Alivia's actual birthday she got to get her toes and nails done. She had a blast picking out the color and sitting while she got her nails a pretty. I see many fun days with the girls in our future.

Sitting so still while the lady works magic
Of course we picked purple with sprinkles aka glitter

The butterfly chair for little girls to get some relaxation in

I think she is sick of me taking pictures

Ella even got in on the action

Lovin the weather

We are loving every minute of our summer weather so far. Each warm day we get we take full advantage of it. We are outside as soon as we can get out and don't come in till dinner is on the table. Life is good right now!

Ella having fun walking back and forth with daddy while he play horse shoes.
Might be a little to hot today (104)

When it's hot there is nothing like the good old sprinkler to cool you off.

fun in the sun

We have been having a lot of fun hanging outside and playing. We play in the sand, play house, make up our own games, pick up sticks and rocks and our latest addition jumping on the trampoline. Life is good these days....

Ella singing a little Taylor Swift
Making mommy cakes

Silly lady having a relaxing snack

We also have been swimming over at Papa and Nana's house too. We have a pretty easy life I think. Daddy swinging Alivia around.

Ella playing kissy face with the squirt gun

Cousin time

Lilly has even gotten in on some jumping time. She loved it and we can't wait to have her back to play.

Princess Party

Alivia had her princess party over the weekend. It was a beautiful day for my beautiful princess. The day was full of family, friends and fun. Thanks to all for making my little Alivia's special day so wonderful!

Alivia's birthday cake made with a lot of love by mom
Mommy and princess Jasmine

Strike a pose

More silly posing my Alivia aka Jasmine

Alivia's cardboard cut out I had made. Ella thought this was pretty cool.

Ella even joined in on the fun and dressed as Belle

My sweet love

Grandma and Ella Bella

Present time

Alivia's cool new bike

Some new princess shoes

Crazy feather head

Cake time

The day was perfect and so much fun. Alivia got all the princess stuff to last her a lifetime and we have more cake than we know what to do with. Till next year....