Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Birthday Questions


I am beginning a new tradition.  Annual birthday interviews.
These are questions that I came up with for G. 
She answered everyone herself.
It was really cute.


Birthday Questions – Gracie Age 3

1.    How old are you?
3
2.    Who is your best friend?
Hadley and Kaylee
3.    What is your favorite thing to do?
Play princesses
4.    What is your favorite color?
Pink
5.    What is your favorite food?
Strawberries
6.    What is your favorite toy?
Princess Ariel
7.    What do you want to be when you grow up?
A real princess
8.    What makes you happy?
When Tanner gives me hugs
9.    What make you sad?
That Tanner does mean things
10. What was the best part of your birthday?
Eating cake
11.  Where do you like to go?
To Grandma’s
12.  What is your favorite treat?
Candy
13.  What do you think about before you fall asleep?
Singing
14.  What was your favorite birthday present?
My princesses

A Princess Birthday

   
A party fit for a princess.
She has been requesting a princess party probably since her last birthday.
And she wanted it in the dinning room.
What my princess wants my princess gets.


Pink, Pink and more PINK!!


She requested a two tiered cake. 
 So here was my attempt.  It was slowly drooping down.  Too much frosting?
I haven't mastered cake decorating yet.
It still tasted delicious and it was pink...so she was happy!


She loved everyone singing happy birthday.
Just like last year, her face just lit up.


  

Everyone one decorated their felt crowns.


She got loaded with princess stuff.
A princess suitcase, princess dolls, and a princess carriage.



She was in heaven.
Can't believe my baby girl is 3!
Happy Birthday Princess!

Blessed Day

January 6th 2013
Little C's blessing day.
D gave a beautiful blessing. 
Lots of family came to join us for the occasion. 
We felt very loved.


C's sweater dress was adorable and of course she wore it well.
Looked like beautiful angel.



It was an extra special day because she had her first few smiles that day.
First one being right before her blessing at Mom and Dad.
Made for one happy Mamma!


We love you little C!
And are so happy you joined our family!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Top 10 of 2012

The Koons Top 10 of 2012!!

I did this last year and really enjoyed looking back at the year 
and reliving all the great things of the past year.

So here we go in particular order...

#1 Gracie turned TWO!! On her birthday we were also being hit with the biggest snow 
storm of the year.  So it made for interesting day I had tried three different party stores 
to get her some balloons and they were all closed. We still had a great day and
some family weathered the storm and joined the Minnie Mouse Party!!


#2 Hello I'm Pregnant!!! On March 21st we found out that it was going to be a really big year.
Baby #3 was now on the way.



#3 Year One Done!! We all survived D's first year of MBA school.  He did awesome! And we were so happy to have a summer break from school.  We enjoyed walks, parks, ice cream nights and family time.


#4 Helicopter ride.  We took a fun weekend getaway to Lake Chelan for Father's Day.  We went with both sets of Grandparents, my parents and D's parents.  My dad's friend who lives there has a helicopter and took us all on a ride, even T went.  It was a fun weekend!


#5 T turn's 4!! We had celebrated with T's friends and family. It was a Carnival party and he had fun day.


#6 A New York and DC Vacation.  D and I took an amazing 8 day vacation to NY.  We went to be there for my brother's wedding and ending up making it a long vacation without the kids.  



#7 We successfully made it through potty training.  As any parent knows this is a huge event for both child and adult.  And it was pretty "easy" with this child, when she decided SHE wanted to do it.


#8 6 years with my man!  It gets better each year. He is my best friend.  And as we expand our family I love how closer we get.  He is a great team mate and I love him more and more each day.


#9  T begin preschool. And thus it begins having a child in public school.  T was so excited. Mom was really emotional.  It is just three hours every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  But I knew this was only beginning and it was pretty hard on me.  But so far it's be great for him.


#10  Clara Maye joins our clan!  November 20th was probably the best day of the year.  It started out as a normal day but ended with a 7 lbs baby girl in my arms.  It was an amazing delivery and the easiest recovery yet.  I am so in love with this girl. She has brought this family so much joy.