all in the details...

The night before the party I asked Mark if we could go the party store to buy a few decortaions. His response was "can we not spend any money?" So I made the birthday banner with some scrapbooking paper and ribbon that I had left over from previous projects. His request was granted! :) and I think it turned out adorable!
Check out my 'punch stand'
Punch with sliced lemons...too cute!
Only the cutest for our little Jolie!! :)

Jolie's 2nd

Jolie had a great little 2nd birthday party. She loved having her buddies from church over for cake and ice cream! and she definitely loved opening up her wonderful presents! The picture of her standing on the bench is my favorite! That is just her...happy and silly!

PURE JOY!

2 years ago......she arrived.

and has forever changed my life.

I love her so much.... Jolie is sweet and loving. She loves to cuddle...loves to give hugs and kisses. She loves to be read to...loves books. She is bossy....she knows what she wants. She is creative....loves to build with her blocks and "cut" Daddy's hair like mommy. She looks like her mommy, but with Daddy's beautiful blue eyes. She is an early riser....ugh...but I still love her. Like I always sing to her...she is "Daddy's little princess....and Mommy's little sweetheart."

Happy Birthday, Jolie!!!

Grandma & Jolie

Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday deeaaar Grandma Jeannie annnnd Jolie.... Happy Birthday to you!!!!!

Anniversary in St. Auggie

6 years later....

♥ and we're still in LOVE ♥

We celebrated our anniversary with a little get-away to St. Augustine. Mark planned the entire evening! Just one of the many reasons why I love him so much! He loves to surprise me...and I love the surprises!!! :) We checked in at the Hilton on the Bay...and our room actually had a view of the bay. It was great! Even though it was cold out, we walk through historic downtown and to dinner at a very fancy restaurant at the Casa Monica. After dinner we had dessert at A1A Ale Works... fried banana split!!!! omgosh!!! We finished the night with a horse carriage ride. It was such a cold night for us Floridians....but it was a great night! I love my hubby!

6 years

Mark and I have been married for six years! Six years ago today....on a cold winter-y day in Wisconsin...we said "I do." I am so thankful to be married to my best friend...to the love of my life. Happy Anniversary babe!

Six reasons I love you so much:

you're strong faith

you're such an amazing Daddy to Jolie

the way you look at me

you're fun!!!

how we can talk about anything and everything

and I also love how you love to spoil your girls ;)

2 is "tutu" much fun!

Jolie is turning 2 next week!
our little ballerina...sigh.
Thank You, Meredith! for helping me make Jolie's tutu!
I love it. and I love u!

Christmas Day I cooked up a big ol' delicious dinner. The Gover's came over for dinner. We had all the fixin's! I cooked the turkey....and this amazing sweet potato casserole! I will have to post the recipe. It was sooo good! Rob & Kristie brought over a ham, dressing, mashed potatoes. And we even had more! We had such a wonderful Christmas. Mark's mom, Kellen, came into town. Jolie was very excited to have her here!

The day after Christmas we made the quick drive to St. Augustine to see the lights.

"oooo.....pretty lights" Jolie was very impressed! :)

SANTA WAS HERE!!!

This was Jolie's 2nd Christmas. She doesn't quite understand the Santa thing yet...

but she sure was a grateful recipient!!!

She LOVED her blocks and wooden cookie set. She's been baking cookies all week!

Hope you had a blessed holiday....

and HAPPY NEW YEAR!