Daddy Daughter Dance

In Clinton every year there is a daddy daughter dance and all the proceeds go to benefit the children's hospital in Kansas City. The girls in my ward told me about it and I thought it would be a great way for Derek and Allee to get some alone time.

Allee loved getting all dressed up and she even picked Derek out a purple tie to match her dress.

This may be one of the sweetest moments ever.

What a great night, from face painting, to cotton candy, to picture taking, to writing a poem but out of this the greatest time was dancing with my little princess. Allee might never remember this night but dad sure will. Allee had new shoes for this dance so her feet were hurting, I had two options, quit dancing and go home or pick her up in my arms and dance with her. Well I picked her up and danced the night away. Thank you Allee for being Dad's little girl and for a memorable night.

Easter

Dying eggs is just one of those things that the kids love. It is messy, takes more time to set up and clean up than it takes to actually dye the eggs, and every one's fingers are different shades of pink and blue by the time we are done. But the cheesy smiles are worth every moment.

Pierce's basket. The Easter Bunny brought him a golf set, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, a Velcro ball game, and his absolute favorite treats, Reese's peanut butter cup eggs and chocolate milk.

Of course he loved playing with the bubbles in the living room (not my personal favorite!). The golf set was a big hit, he would push the balls all around the house with the clubs although now he can actually hit the ball. As soon as he saw his candy he kept saying, "purple treat" until we gave in and opened the bag. That boy sure loves his chocolate.

This princess is too cute to express. Allee got flip flops, chocolate milk, jelly belly jellybeans, chapstick (which she applies at least twenty times a day), Pixo's, and a new bunny Webkinz which she named Hoppily

Showing off her new chapstick. Allee kept telling me all day that this was the best Easter ever. It just made my day.

Derek got a new tie and Mini eggs and a Coke. The Easter Bunny brought me New Moon and some Diet Coke.

Later that afternoon we went over to the Heck's and had "Linner" as Allee and I call it. The food was wonderful and it was fun to spend time with friends since we couldn't see our family. The kids had a great time playing basketball, playing in the sandbox, and having an Easter egg hunt. We can't thank the Heck's enough.

The Saturday before we went over to the Woodland's home (a family in our ward) for lunch and an Easter egg hunt. Allee had a blast running around finding eggs and after she had found her allotment she would find all the purple ones for Pierce.

Pierce is 2

When did he go from this . . .

to THIS?!

Pierce is such an amazing little guy. He loves to tackle, run, and climb all over everything. His favorite toy is a ball, any ball. He loves Mickey Mouse and Curious George. Whenever you ask him to do something he will hold up his hands and say, "minute more". He loves to copy whatever Allee is doing or saying. He will tell you he is two, and hold up his fingers crossing the middle two. He is the most cuddly kid ever. He will come up to me and give me a hug just because, and whenever I hold him he will give me his tight squeeze and a kiss.

He has brought so much love, laughter, and craziness to our home. We love him more than words can express.

Pierce loves basketball. Every time he sees a hoop he yells out, "basketball Baba". As well as he talks, he still calls Derek Baba. This makes it interesting when we are a little late for church and have to sit below the hoop. All of sacrament meeting he will shout out basketball. We decided he needed a hoop of his own.

He was so excited. Granted he has to stand on the couch to make a basket (we underestimated his height!) Oh well, he will grow into it.

Did I mention he loves Mickey Mouse? That was the theme for his cake this year. Derek came up with the great idea to use Oreo's which was perfect. I think Pierce could eat a bag by himself if we let him.

He was great at blowing out the candles. It only took him a few tries and he was so proud of himself.

Pierce we LOVE you so much and are so happy that you chose to come to our family, we can't imagine our world without you. Happy Birthday!