It's A. . .

We have decided to find out this time. Drum roll please..........It's a girl! We have another little princess on the way and we couldn't be more excited. You can see Baby Bean's first picture below.

Nature In Our Own Backyard

Within the last week we have discovered little friends in our very own backyard. One night last week we were going to walk outside. Jenna went to step out on the porch and low and behold there were four furry little baby birds sitting there all curled up. They were the cutest little balls of fur and so friendly. We all were so intrigued we reached out to them and they immediately started climbing into our hands and chirping away. We couldn't take them in because of our two cats would think they were dinner. So, Jenna's sister has taken them in. We get to visit often. We did find out they are baby quails. We were a little worried that they may die without their mommy. Turns out they are very self-sufficient and can live on their own at 2 weeks. For the time being we are all enjoying them.

We have also discovered that we have a Peter Cottontail that has taken up residence in our backyard. He sits out there eating the grass and taunting the kitty cats at the window. Apparently we have really good grub. He sits out there enjoying the grass and being our little mower.

Kindergarten Graduation

With a tear and a smile we said good-bye to kindergarten and hello to first grade. It is amazing what one school year can do! Con has grown so much this year, and not just in height! During the graduation they asked the kids what they want to be when they grow up, Con has decided he wants to be an athlete. He has become a little man right before our very eyes and we couldn't be prouder. Congratulations Con on completing your first year of school. You did it!

Conlan and fellow classmates waiting to graduate.

Conlan, Dad and Aisy.

Conlan with 2 of his buddies from school. 3 Peas in a pod!

Here is the song Con's class sang (sniff, sniff, sniff).

It's Official!

We have had a Baby Peanut, and a Baby Pumpkin. . . now we are going to have a Baby Bean!

Jenna is preggers again and already 15 weeks along. Conlan is super excited to have another brother or sister on the way and Aislinn likes to give Mommy's belly kisses. Bryan and Jenna will now be out numbered. We are all very excited for our new little one's arrival!

Our Baby Bean is due on December 2nd.

A Mother's Day Pampering

Jenna got to celebrate Mother's Day a few days early. All of the Moms in Conlan's class were invited for a morning of pampering today. We were to bring a hairbrush and make-up. When we got there the kids desks had all kinds of goodies for us and it was super cute. We had muffins and juice (Con decided to serve Mom). After that 2 adorable songs (video below) and then the fun began. We got a hand and back massage. Conlan did Mom's hair and make-up! I brought all of my stuff (cover-up, spakle, blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, sparkles and even mascara and eyeliner) and he went to town. He actually did a great job! Just call me "Princess Sparkles" today, cause I am covered head to toe in them! My cup is full right now and I feel so loved!



A heart for Mom

Con made an adorable little flower pot decorated with little bug thumbprints

Con working on Mom's hair

Getting made over

My sweet little man and Mom

Con singing his Mother's Day song

Conlan "Our Soccer Super-Star"

Con decided he wanted to give soccer a try this year, so we signed him up for a local soccer league. He has played with Bry quite a bit, but we had no idea that he was such a powerhouse. He is doing really well for never playing on a team before. If anything he needs to learn to "share" with the team. Bryan is his coach and it is super adorable to watch. This particular league makes it fun for the kids and tries to keep the competition out by not keeping score. Although all of us parents are keeping track on the sidelines. They don't really have positions yet and they still look like a swarm of bees going after the ball. The important thing is that Con is having a great time and he counts down to each of his practices and games. He loves it, and we are so happy he found something to channel all of that energy!!!



Conlan in a break away play with one of his teammates.
















Bryan coaching on the field with the kids. He is great
with all of them and gives each of them high fives after
each play.
































Goooooaaaaaalllllll!
















The swarm of bees.

A video of the con man getting a goal.

Nap Time!

Jenna was frantically trying to finish up a school project while Aisy napped. She usually gets 2 solid hours, bonus! Our kitty cat, Sunny, has been very leary of Aislinn since she joined our family and usually won't go near her. Imagine my surprise when I looked over and saw the two girls snuggled in for some awesome shut eye. It was too cute to pass up the photo op!