Congrats Stacey And Triny

Stacey looked amazing and the wedding and reception were beautiful. It was great to see my extended family, I wish we were all closer.

My Aunt Debbie and Uncle Kevin, they looked great. The girls with Princess Stacey

Congrats you two, I wish you the best.

What Was That?

Ashton did it :(

Who did it?

Not me.

Why would you think I was the one digging in the backyard?

Happy Birthday Jack!!!

The day has finally come, my very last baby's FIRST birthday. I must say this is the saddest I have ever been about one of the kids getting older, I am just really emotional about it, kinda silly.

I remember this moment so clear, like it was just yesterday, all the details, the feeling of seeing my baby for the first time, there is nothing better.

As most of you may know Jack cried A LOT when he was a small baby, at that time I couldn't wait for him to be done with that stage. Now that I look back at the videos and see that it is over, all the newborn cries, hours spent nursing him when I didn't want to, endless amounts of hours holding him while he fell asleep. Just like that, a year has passed, and I will never have these things again.

The more Jack is getting around the smaller his sweet cheeks get, I will be so sad with all the pinch is gone.

All his sweet baby faces, I am glad that I had a camera in your face constantly, so I can see them forever and ever. I must say I am proud that I got to blog all your milestones, how many of your siblings can say they have that. The baba, it will be leaving on your birthday Baby. I am so sorry, everyone got a year and that year is up. It is just another thing that makes you turn into a big boy and not be a baby anymore :(

So as I am blogging this Daniel walks in to me with streams of tears down my face, and can't understand why I am sad, boys just aren't the same. My dear Jack I love you SO much, Happy Birthday Baby!!

Auntie Tasha Graduates

We had the honor of attending Tasha's high school graduation.

Congrats Tasha!!

We are proud of you.

Ashton had a great time yelling names after he heard his Daddy and Uncle Ricky's loud voice yelling for Tash, it was really funny. Auntie Terese Grandma Kathy being a Mommy. What Mom wouldn't be an emotional wreck when there little baby girl takes a huge leap in her life, I know I will be when the time comes.

We love you Tasha, we know you have a great future ahead of you.

52 Weeks Old

I was looking at Jack and Ashton standing next to each other today and noticed, the top of Jack's head is at Ashton's shoulder. Really how big is this little guy going to be like 6'6 or something, they are twenty two months apart. You would think that there would be a little bit more difference in size, Ashton you might want to watch your back, he might have a good memory ;)

Due to a short month in the year, today Jack is 52 weeks old, but his birthday isn't till Friday. So technically he isn't one years old yet, I have one more day.

Ham

Good thing I like ham

Happy Birthday Nichole!!

I know you want to know how old is she, well I really shouldn't say, that wouldn't be nice of me to say without her permission, ok fine, she is

30!!!

Happy Birthday, I hope you get everything you wished for :)

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

They were having Faith Night at the local baseball game, so I asked who wanted to go and Kirsten was the only one, the boys didn't get a choice. So we went by ourselves while Daddy stayed home with all the babies. The church we have decide to start going to was doing the music, and we totally missed it, darn it, and the guy from "The Rookie" was there giving his testimony,and we missed that too. Oh well, I was just thrilled to be with Kirsten, and able to give just her attention.

We were both so busy people watching I totally forgot to take some pictures while we were there so this was us eating some ice cream in the car on the way home.

51 Weeks Old

Jack this week started to take a step without holding on, but only one, and only if something else to hold on to is really close. My dear friends, this means walking is in my near future, I better get ready.

Get It Baby Get It

As soon as Jack hears a beat, he is on it, getting it. I swear he has rhythm and he is only 11 months old, what do you think?

Really What Is This Gate Doing

Nothing!!

That is why I ordered one that is 40 inches high so she won't be able to jump over it.

Ashton kept throwing the balls over the gate so that she couldn't get them, and after a while she couldn't help herself.

500!!

Can you even believe that I have posted 500 post on The Liese Family blog, well I have.

I'm Blessed To Have Her

Yup, I'm talking about Grandma Lisa. I am so thankful Lisa for what you did this weekend, thank you. We were so glad to see you and Papa almost all weekend!! Can't wait to do it again. Love you :)

Ashton totally squirting the water gun in her and Jacks face, what a good sport.

All I Can Say Is....

Oh My Goodness!!!

She is so pretty.

Much to My Surprise

Jack only weighs 25.2 lbs, that is in the 84%, this has decreased almost ten percent, due to being more active, which is a good thing. He is 31 1/2 inches long, which is in the 94% for his age, gee that was a surprise right. So for it looks like he is sizing up to be a mini Daniel, surprised again, not.

Catching Up

When I left Kellogg's full time we got behind on a series of shots with Jack. Unfortunately we will be without insurance for a while again until business can pick up and make a solid profitable turn. So, Jack was due for four shots yesterday, so sad to watch them poke your baby and then they look at you and say "why are you letting this lady hurt me Mommy, HELP". He is able to get the rest of the shots he is behind on right after his first birthday, then we wont be due again for six months. Ashton some how missed one of his on his second birthday so he was lucky enough to get one too, and he did great, no tears, what a stud. Can you please pray that business will pick up enough for us to show profit for three months straight, that way we can have J and D take on the expense of health insurance for our family. It is a major stress without medical or dental for our family, I struggle with wondering whether I should go back to work full time just for this reason. I want to stay home for my children, this is something I want to try to avoid. But I do know I am not the one that will decide this, He is. Thank you for your prayers.

Happy Birthday Kelsey!!

Our little Kelsey, is turning 8. I love how she is so happy about everything, so passionate about anything and ALWAYS has shared, even when she was a wee little girl.

Kelsey I love you SO much, I am glad you are my daughter because you are great.

P.S. I didn't have a digital camera when Kels was a baby and my scanner doesn't work, apparently. So this is as far as I can date back. She is so cute isn't she, so pinchy to.

Kelsey's Birthday Sleepover

The girls don't get to have birthday party's every year, so it is pretty exciting when it is a year that we can, Kelsey was so stoked about it all week.

After eating some pizza the first thing she wanted to do was presents, are you surprised.

After that all the girls ran around the house (I don't know how I held my cool for so long but I did) for what seemed like forever.

Then we decorated the cupcakes that Lexi and Ashley help me make. (This is something I have a hard time with, so I am patting myself on the back for this)

We sang Happy Birthday of course and then ate the overly decorated cupcakes.

Then around 11pm we started a movie and I waited for everyone to fall asleep, it finally happened around 12:45!!! All in all it was a great night. I am glad I let go a little so everyone could have some more fun then if I was all uptight. Thank you to the family members for bringing your children to Kelsey's party, I know it is a lot of work.

"Fixed"

She will never be a Mom, sorry Jesse, it is just better for everyone this way.

Poor Jesse had to come home to a house full of little girls screaming on the day of being spayed, sorry girl. She did a great job staying out of the way though since she just wanted to rest.