Big kid beds - the final chapter

The saga has finially come to an end (at least for now)! After about twenty different variations (and moving beds about a thousand times) I decided on keeping the kids in one room and getting two twin beds.
Let's not gloss over how long it took me to decide on twin beds. FOREVER!!
After much discussion I decided that 1) if I wanted to keep them in one room we had to have twin beds (nothing else would fit) 2) bunk beds were the way to go (probably never use them as bunk beds but only one bed will fit against the wall and wanted the rails that are on the top bed) 3) didn't want to spend a fortune since I don't think they'll be in them for more than a few years. The answer : Wal-Mart. I know, I hate it there too, but I got a very nice all solid wood bunkbed in Honey Oak for just $199. I also found fab all natural latex mattresses (no out gasing) for just $125 each PLUS organic Cotten no PVC/BPA waterproof mattress covers for $12.99. With site to store pick up = free. Hate Wal-mart but gotta love this deal.

Last weekend one of my BFF's was in town visiting (miss you already! Need to get to WI soon) and we hit the Target for some cute bedding.

Today we picked up the final pieces and during nap time I assembled the new Big Kid Beds!!!!!
Check out the toddler digs!


They even got their "aquariums" back. They had missed them.


Sock monkeys from Auntie A, wall art & crotched do dads from Aunt N, pictures from NC and "special (pop up) book from Disney Land) make a room filled with love!!
Big kid beds are a success!!


Sleeping like the angels they are (giant animals curtesy of GramA &P)


Sweet dreams big kids!!!


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First day at the pool

It's finals week for Miss A&B so Mommy got to spend the whole day with her babies. Best Mother's Day gift ever!
We had a fun filled morning going to gymnastics, having lunch with last summers nanny (Miss N), getting ice cream and resisting naptime. What to do with our afternoon on this 90 degree Texas day?? The pool!












Just like old times! They ran right into the water and had a blast. Pisces for sure!! Looks like we are in for a splashin' good time this Summer.

Of course after the pool they spotted the park and since Daddy was pulling a lab all nighter - why not?








Where do they get the energy!?

Homeward bound to get some dinner (&hopefully fall into bed)

Strawberries

What a FUN DAY we had at the strawberry fields. Being from WI I think of June as strawberry season, but here in TX it's early April and it officially kicks off SPRING. Picking strawberries brings back all kinds of childhood memories. Shortly after school was out and my Birthday we would head to the strawberry fields with my Mom. She would pick flats and flats of berries (we would eat pounds and pounds) and then she would make Strawberry Jam, Strawberry pie, shortcake...the list goes on. My memory goes mostly to the Jam.......

Kiss thought the berries were very pretty....Cookie thought they were delicious!






Check out some of the highlights of our Berrylicious Adventure.

What a wonderful experience. Can't wait to do it again next year.....

This is the stuff memories are 
made of. 
Sunshine, Strawberries and lots of Love.



PS. We made yummy Strawberry Jam......and some day hope that they make it with their children too....

Happy Mother's Day!

Blessings! A thank you to the wonderful people in my life that make my experience as a mother so complete.
Happy Mothering Day to my amazing friend and best Fairy Godmother ever. Thank you for the shoulder to laugh and cry on. Thank you for your support and love. Thank you for your laughter and advice.

Happy Mothering day to my Mom. An inspiration and loving example of how to get it all done. Thank you for being the strong and dynamic woman that you are. You are such a fun and silly Grandma.

Happy Mothering day to my terrific Mother-in-law. The woman that has shown me what it can mean to make family the center of your life. Thank you for your open heart, loving arms and love. You are an amazing GramA.

Happy Mothering day to my Sister. A woman that is much like the energizer bunny. What would I do without your advice and experience?

Happy Mothering day to my sister-in-law and partner in toddlerhood! What a wonderful experience to share these short days and long nights,wonderful moments and guilt ridden freak outs with you! You are a cornerstone and I treasure our friendship!

Happy Mothering day to Miss A and Miss B. You make such a tremendous difference in the lives of the kids and in MY life. Simply, Thank you! Your assistance and your dedication to Kiss & Cookie help me be the best Mommy I can be.

Happy Mothering day to all the women in my life that create the Village of Love that surround me and my children. Thank you for your support, your shoulders to lean on, your laugher and your love.

Thank you to my precious babies for the opportunity to be a Mommy and for fulfilling my dreams. I have loved you from the day you were created and always will.

Last, but never least, thank you to my husband. He is a tremendous father and helps to make the entire Mommy experience remarkable.