Birthday!

OMG! Life has been busy! Not anything special, looking at houses I think is a second job. Life has just been busy. I didn't mean to take a break from the blogging world, I couldn't find time to write. My fingers have missed this, they have been itching to write. Blog, blog, bloggity, blog, blog, blog. They are so happy.

During this time somebody turned 3!! Can you believe it! No better way to celebrate a new post but, with a birthday update!

Since we live with my parents, I didn't feel like crowding their house with people to celebrate a birthday. So, with that we went to Chuck E. Cheese!!

I will admit Chuck E. Cheese is a little too much for a 3 year old and wouldn't necessarily recommend it.  Overall it wasn't too bad. I really like their ways of protecting the kids. Nobody can take the kids out of Chuck E. Cheese without an adult with a corresponding stamp. So, the few times Mackenzie got away from one of us to go play more games, I didn't panic and wonder if she ran out of the restaurant. They also do all, ALL, ALL of the work for you. It was great!!! I didn't have to do anything!! They give out a bunch of tokens for all kids and the birthday kid gets a bunch of tickets! I think she got 1,250 just for being a birthday girl. Which got her a Chuck E. Cheese doll and 1,000 sticker set. The cost wasn't that bad, no more than I would have spent decorating a house and getting food.  She did freak out about Chuck E. coming towards her but, later on when Chuck E. was dancing she went and danced with him. She loved running around playing games. Overall I would give the complete experience a 7. I think it would have been given a higher number if she was older and if the rest of the day wasn't so crazy. See more below. First, pictures!!!

I should say knowing the day was busy we started out with donuts and chocolate milk at home. Chuck E at noon and then right after that a wedding. The wedding was beautiful!! It was at a vineyard and with a no nappy 3 year old I let her play in the dirt next to the seats. She was quiet, that was all I needed. We left the wedding before the reception due to the heat and again did you read no nap 3 year old!! YUCK!!! As we were leaving both girls fell asleep in the car. So, Mondo and I hit up a drive thru and sat in the car to eat while they slept. Picture perfect date!! HAHAHA! Next, was a Shock game!! This year the Shock are not doing very good, so the joy of the games is watching Mackenzie dance and cheer! 

morning before party

at the wedding

shock game!

Overall, it was a busy, successful, stressful, fun day!

Mackenzie is 3! Here is a short update.

Weight: 27 lbs
Height: Just shy of 3 feet. 2' 11.9"
Just so you know 3 year check up is the first time they get blood pressure checked and BMI checked. BMI is perfect and blood pressure was a little high because home girl won't stop moving! Doc said she wasn't worried about it.

Wears a 2T, shoes 7.

She likes Tacos (nachos), mac and cheese, pizza, chocolate milk.

All things princess are her jam!

She is a great big sister!

She dances and sings and says things that make us laugh all day.
Another Mackenzie said post will be coming!

Mackenzie the amount you have grown up the past year is phenomenal. I love you more than ice cream!!

You can email Mackenzie at mackenzieayako@gmail.com

Girl's Update

I haven't posted a girl's update lately so here it is. Actually, can we pause for a moment while I realize that I now have to say girls!!

Okay pause over, OMG I HAVE GIRLS!!!!!!!!

Mackenzie

age: 2 years and 9 months

• Clothing size 2T and some 3T (I like to buy clothes big, especially shirts so I get more wear)
• Shoes 6 but soon a 7
• Diaper size 5 although 4 works and hopefully soon no diapers at all!!

Who needs talking when you can sing EVERYTHING!

This girl loves to sing and it is the cutest thing to listen to. 

Loves her Disney princess, when asked which is her favorites she names all of them!!

Asks to go outside all the time!

Asks to play with play doh on a daily basis (thanks youtube)

Is the best big sister ever!!

She doesn't care what she wears on a daily basis but, lights up if I put her in a dress.

Loves to play with her princess magic clips and make them "new dresses" out of play doh

(again thanks youtube)

We are working on potty training but, she shows little interest in the process.

Baths are an all time favorite! When she is done she will put away her toys, drain the tub and wrap herself in her towel.

In the car she likes to say "Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom!"

When I finally get her to realize I am answering her she replies with "Look!"

I say look at what and she points and says ridiculous things like; "Ice cream cloud, or green dog."

It's quite annoying, obnoxious, cute.

She loves to help give big sister baths or bring her toys or wrap her in blankets.

Ainsley

age: 11 weeks

At her 2 month check up she was 11 lbs and 5oz and 22 inches.

Loves tummy time and really, really, really wants to roll.

Thinks Peek-a-boo is fun and makes the cutest face.

Sleeps 6 hours at night, although on the night's I have to wake up early I think she would sleep longer but, I have to wake her up to feed her.

Likes to cat nap but, will take one really good nap for me daily.

LOVES TO SMILE!

She also loves her sister and will smile like crazy at her.

She tried to laugh earlier in the week and I think her sister will make her laugh first.

I love being a mom to 2 girl's, I want to find them matching pjs, how cute! For mother's day I am so doing co-ordinating outfits!!

Maybe a post on that??

Friday Favorites

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile life has been a little busy lately with the new addition. Before we get into Friday favorites here are few updates.

Personally; I went in for my 6 week check up and that nasty fibroid is actually coming out of my body. So I have to have surgery done to remove it! I am not at all excited about this. It is just a outpatient surgery but, still.

Ainsley is doing great, we got an ultrasound to check on her kidneys and everything came back normal and no need for future testing.

Mackenzie is loving being a big sister and is testing her independence. No I don't think she is testing us because of sister I think she's just at that age where she wants to learn how far she can go.

Family wise everything is going great! Our Pastor has been teaching about Money (listen to it here) and this last Sunday pointed out that although we are heading in the right direction financially we need to stay with my parent's longer than planned to keep going on this track. We are considering buying a mid size SUV soon though. I am super excited a SUV I think I have been asking for one since we got married (7 years!).

I also have not posted lately because I felt like my blog was getting away from my original intent and that I was posting just to post. So, I plan on posting purposeful content with better quality pictures. Now I am not a photographer and sometimes there will be cheesy phone pictures because we are out and about and that's what I get but, all my fashion and makeup pictures I plan on doing higher quality. I plan on bringing back more tips on life, family, mommyhood and kidmin although the focus will probably be more on family because that's where I am at in my life. I plan on posting more devotional ones and updates on the girls. I want to bring back more mommy/baby faves and outfit ideas for kids. I still have 20 lbs to lose from pregnancy and when I go on that journey I will post again. With that I vow to post more intentional content not empty fillers. I will still do Friday favorites because they are one of my favorites to do! So here are this month's Friday favorites.

1. Fashion Favorite

With having to breastfeed I have to wear clothes that make it possible. Anything button up works.

Pinterest

2. Girl Fashion Favorite

Not only is this one of my favorite scriptures but, now it's a shirt for my girls' to wear.

Pinterest

Favorite Blog

This is actually a friend's blog. I really love her recipes!! Also, her baby girl is way too cute!!

Wholesomely Fit

Favorite Podcast

I recently discovered all that the world of podcast could hold. I found this one series based on a true crime. I listened to all 12 episodes in 3 days, needless to say I was addicited.

Serial

Favorite Quote

Haha! Look at fashion favorite. This is everyday!!!!!

Pinterest

Favorite funny

We have had a mild winter here, and I love it. For those suffering though this is pretty funny. Kentucky Police issue warrant for Ice Queen

Kentucky Police

I hope you all have a great weekend! I don't have a lot planned this weekend but, I plan on enjoying some family time.

Dorinda