Mariah, Ryan and Gus

We were so very lucky last week and had Mariah, Ryan and Gus come and visit us on their way to California. We learned that Magnolia is on the scared side when it comes to big dogs so we had to work really hard to get her in the same room. Thank goodness Gus is a sweet and loving dog that was very patient with Magnolia. Thanks to Mariah and Ryan for making our house as one of your stops as you traveled west!

Momo and Grandpa

Momo and grandpa were here last weekend and were able to come for Magnolia's birthday party. They were on a layover going home from Vegas so they werent here very long... but we did make the most out of every moment! Our neighborhood had a concert so we were able to walk down to that and dance the night away. The funniest part was Magnolia got tattoos for her birthday and insisted on putting one on her ankle so she could be like her momo. What a fun 24 hours!

Ladybug Party

The rest of the day

Here are pictures of the second half of Magnolia's birthday. David and I gave her a new baby center where she can feed, change and give her babies a bath. We also gave her a swimming mask and a puppet that she just absolutely adored! In the evening Scott, Heidi and Will came over for dinner and birthday cake. Will LOVES the Cars movie and picked out a Cars themed gift for Magnolia... what a great idea! All in all the whole day was the perfect way to celebrate a 3rd birthday! Stay tuned for pictures of her ladybug themed party that is on Saturday!

Girl time for the morning

Magnolia got to get a pedicure and go out for bagels with her friends yesterday morning for her birthday. Sofi, Bella and Magnolia had such a great time being girlie girls! Magnolia picked red polish and then the lady drew little ladybugs on her big toes in preparation for her ladybug themed part on Saturday. These girls are just too cute together! Love the picture of Sofi trying to kiss Magnolia!

Happy Birthday!

Today is Magnolia's 3rd birthday! Where did the time go? How can my little peanut be growing up so fast?! This child of ours is growing into such a funny, caring, loving, smart, and independent person. She is the most amazing little creature I have ever known. She brings more joy and love into our lives than I ever thought possible. Happy Birthday to my munchkin, Magnolia Claire Maki! I love you oodles and oodles!

There is a picture of Magnolia on each of her birthdays. The one from today is when I went in to get her up this morning. Seriously, how can that face not melt your heart!! Many more pictures of the rest of her day to follow soon!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the best dad and husband that Magnolia and I could ever ask for! I am truly blessed to have a partner in this parenting thing as amazing as David is. He has a way to make me laugh when I am maxed out. He has a way to make Magnolia laugh when she is maxed out. He is the most compassionate and caring guy I know. All in all he is one amazing man and Magnolia and I love him more than he will ever know.