Bailey's Princess Party

Bailey dressed up as her new favorite princess, Tiana
Taylor, Bailey and Kate

The Princess Invasion: Taylor, Vicki, Annabelle, Bailey, Kate and Deirdre

Face Painting-Bailey chose a frog (with a little help from Mommy)

A little magic with Ariel

The Beautiful Cake

Can you believe she is 4?Stop by Sarah's Blog

for a look at her delicious cakes and cupcakes

Bailey and Princess Ariel

She does balloon too!

Present time

I'm so glad my sister, brother-in-law are so un-comfortable at our house!

Sarah, Charlotte and Kevin

The coloring castle

Paige

Bailey's princess birthday party was a huge success! We had Princess Ariel come for a visit and boy did it entertain the kids. She did face painting, magic, bubble fun, dancing, and more. We dined on tacos, beans and rice that Colby and I made. Well, mostly Colby, but I did make the rice! It's so wonderful to have a husband who loves to cook. We really do make a great team, I work out all of the fancy details and Colby loves to do the cooking. It makes for such a less stressful time and throwing a party for 40 people is really like nothing to us. Thank you to all that came to make the day special for Bailey.

Egyptian Princess

My parents just got back from their trip to Egypt (as well as other stops). They brought Bailey back an adorable costume from there. Hopefully, I can get her to wear it next Halloween!!!

Sibling Love

Bailey woke up in the middle of the night to go potty. I laid back down with her and she couldn't quite go back to sleep. She asked if she could sleep in my room, and I told her no. Ever since she was brought home from the hospital she has been in her own room. It's worked out really well for us and bedtime has never been a problem. Every once in a while, now that she's older, she sleeps with me when Colby is traveling. But, last night, she said she was lonely and again I told her no, that our bed was too crowded with my mom and dad's two dogs, Lily and her Daddy. She then asked again, "Don't you think there is one more spot?"

We let her sleep with us, after all, it was already 2 a.m. and I wanted to get back to sleep. And, who could resist the "One more spot?" question. When Raif woke up in the morning he came in as well, and this is how he and his sister watched T.V.

Happy 4th Birthday Bailey!

Bailey and her new twins
The birthday presents she woke up to

Opening gifts

Bailey and her preschool teacher Ms. Riggins

Dropping Bailey off for her special day.

Creating her birthday crown

Eating cupcakes for her birthday

Dinner at the yacht club in her new pearls from Grammy and Papa Charley

Opening the gift

A birthday treat

Blowing out the candles

I can't believe our little girl is 4. Today was a day of celebration. It started out with presents and pancakes in the morning, followed by preschool fun with her new friends at Great Beginnings. Bailey and I had some fun decorating her secret room while Raif was napping. And it ended with dinner at the L.B. Yacht Club with Grammy and Papa, followed by staying up a little late to watch her new movie, "Snow White." It was quite a special day for our special little girl.

Valentine's Evening

Valentine's Day 2010
Sarah and Aaron
A little fire to end the evening
Raif during dinner

The kid's picnic table

This year, instead of going out on the boat, we had the Ireland's and Fox's over for dinner. We set the limit at $50 a family and dined on steak, lobster, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and corn for the kids. For dessert we had decadent cupcakes from For the Love of Sugar. It was a fun evening filled with good friends and plenty of laughter.

Happy Valentine's Day

While my parents are cruising Europe, we're doggie sitting
See Mom, he does love your dogs

My Valentine surprised me with new slippers, my old one's were leopard print and worn

Our little Valentine's

Bailey got new socks and I got new slippers

Bailey and her Valentine gift, a Taylor Swift CD. You now have been warned, if you are in the car with us, you will be listening to Taylor Swift.

Raif and his new book for Valentine's Day. His love for reading and books has been passed down!

Bailey making cupcakes for Valentine's Day. She decorated all of them.

Happy Valentine's Day. I love this holiday. Mainly because it's a chance to decorate, make fun desserts, and buy fun little things for the kids and my Valentine. Colby and I don't put any pressure on each other to make it spectacular. We just make it fun. We are going to have a fun dinner with friends tonight, kids and all!! I hope you enjoy the day with a loved one or friends. Happy Valentine's Day!

Sick Bay

Bailey's Hand Made Valentine's
Play time picture

This is how Raif watches his favorite t.v. show

Or, he watches it like this

It has been sick bay at the Durnin's house. Bailey started with it , gave it to Raif, and now I have it. We haven't been doing much of anything for about the past 10 days. The pictures depict what we have been up to, not much of anything. We have been couped up in the house, minus going to drop Bailey off at preschool this week. Hopefully, we are now getting over it and will have a great weekend.