Ladybug Land

Avery got a little lady bug land for Christmas. We ordered the larvae online and watched them turn into pupae and then full blown lady bugs. It was very neat...Matt and I enjoyed it just as much as she did. One of the ladybugs died so we decided we should probably let the other 8 go. Avery now misses her ladybugs and wants more! :-) Easy pet drop a couple drops of water in and they do their thing!

These two...

Avery and Madyx are just best buddies....I LOVE it! They play so well together and if Madyx does something Avery doesn't like she generally tries to explain the correct behavior...Here they are carrying around some loot in their bags...Ave of course has princesses and Madyx has Toy Story!

Miss Stella Jane Hughes

So proud to announce the arrival of my sweet niece! Stella Jane arrived January 19th at 7:32am She weighted 8lbs 12ozs and 19 1/2 inches long. Amy delivers these babes like its nothing.

For all my l&d friends:

Her water broke at 1am we headed to Desert. She was admitted at 4cm/60% an hour later she was 6cm/90% an hour and half later she was 9 and an hour later delivered! Textbook beauty ;-)

I loved being part of this special delivery. It is always wonderful to be with my sisters during this wonderfu time!

Thank you so much to my good friend Kippy who took the best care of my sis! We now both have delivered each others sisters....Love ya Kip your the best!

Here we go....

Picture overload blog update. We have been busy and it has been a blast. Seriously these last two months have been the best! Our little family is happy, healthy and looking forward to another great year. We are so thankful!!!

Snow in Anthem

It has been quite cold here...Avery wanted to go to the park so we double layered and headed out in 30+ degree weather. So excited when all the sudden it started to snow. It snowed a couple of times that day. At one point Avery got two fists full! She was thrilled.

Go Hawks!

The Iowa Hawkeyes played in the Insight Bowl. Jeff and Audrey Housel came from Iowa and we had a great time. It was chilly 44 degrees. An amazing game and loads of fun! Thanks Jeff and Audrey for coming to visit us!

Opening Gifts

The kids were so cute opening their gifts. I didn't think that Madyx would get it but he tore into them...then was frustrated they were in packaging and wanted them "out" It was great just observing it all! They were in toyland heaven ;-)