Lily's Pick

Lily in any shoe store/department is dangerous.

Lily in any shoe store/department where her sister's soccer cleat pick is taking too long is deadly.

Lily in any shoe store/department where her sister's soccer cleat 

pick is taking too long with her Dad around is a perfect storm!

"But I've always wanted flip flop high heels that are pink with diamonds."  

Her quote...not mine.  

Really?!?!?  

Daddy said Yes.

Lily said Yes.  

(With fist's clenched & thrust into the air above her head.)

And we have heard her coming & going since Saturday when her dream of 'flip flop high heels that are pink with diamonds' got fulfilled.

Next up a pedicure. 

If she's going to insist on wearing them 24/7 her toes need to look pretty!

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm 

against the schemes of the devil."

Ephesians 6:11

Life: According to My iPhone

1. A (just because) trip to Chuck E Cheese.

2. Guilty!  Mommy finds chocolate wrappers behind the couch.

3. Lily continues to serenade us...even in her nightgown.

4. Officially registered Aubrie for Kindergarten where she had me fill out that she prefers to be called 'Aubrielle'.  She has grown up far too fast!

5 & 6. Peter Rabbit came to school for a visit!  I about fell over when Lily held it because she was one of the reasons we got rid of our dog.  #scaredofallanimals!

7. Last night of Itty Bitty Basketball.  

8. Bferg wouldn't let us go inside until he made the shot...which he did...eventually.

9. A Girls' Day of Shopping!  They are both obsessed with the people in the front of Old Navy.  And this picture was their idea!  :)

This week is SPRING BREAK!!! 

 We are all excited for a break & really hoping that the rain that is in the forecast misses us!

Party Like a PopStar!

Lily started planning her party months before March!  

M.o.n.t.h.s.

Details changed, color schemes changed but two things remained the same.  

She wanted Princess & The PopStar and her invite list was only girls. 

Or as Lily would say, "Gurwls."

Lily's big gift from us was a microphone that can hook up to a ipod/phone & the music plays through it.  Lily LOVED it & then the party turned into her singing...

and singing...

more singing...

and entertaining us all!

Birthday cake & birthday crafts for the 4 year old!

We had a rockin time celebrating Lily!

We are so thankful for all of her sweet girlfriends who spent the afternoon celebrating with us!

"Sing for JOY to God our strength!"

Psalm 8:1

Lily is 4!

Happy 4th Birthday Lily!

Four years ago God added a sweet, sassy & strong little girl to our family.

While in appearance you looked like your big sister; God made you very different & for that we are thankful.

You are funny & silly!  

You can make us laugh constantly & know how to avoid consequences by batting your long eyelashes.

You have always had your own style & known how to rock it from a very young age.

It has been so fun watching you grow into your own little personality.  

Some might call it strong willed but we call it determination.

(Okay, we too call it strong willed but because you get it from me...I choose to sugar coat it!)

Our prayer for you is that you will continue to grow in your strength & use it to glorify God in all that you do!

You are a blessing to our family & we love you very much!

I cannot believe that you are 4!

Happy Birthday Lily!

{Tasty} Tuesday

This little baby was Bferg's Birthday dessert.

Imagine a chocolate chip cookie with a pretzel bottom & loaded full of Reese's peanut butter cups.

Yes, you read that right.

It was crazy rich, so yummy & completely indulgent!

Reese's Cookie Pie

Pretzel Bottom

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Cookie Pie

• 1 cup butter, room temp
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (8 oz) bag Reese's minis

Preheat oven to 350°

Combine crushed pretzels, 1/2 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up sides of a 10" pie or tart pan.

Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.

While crust is baking make the filling.

Cream butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with your mixer.

Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined and smooth.

On low speed add in your baking soda, salt and flour until incorporated evenly.

Stir in your chocolate chips and Reese's Minis until evenly distributed.

Press mixture on top of baked crust.

Place pie back in oven for 30-35 minutes.  Remove and cover top with aluminum foil to prevent burning the top and put back into oven for 15 - 20 minutes.

Let cool COMPLETELY on wire rack before serving.  If you do not let it cool completely, the inside will be mushy.

I served it with a little whipped cream, but ice cream would be perfectly acceptable.  

Just make sure you have a glass of milk on the side. 

 It is a must!

"You open Your hand & satisfy the desire of every living thing."

Psalm 145:16

Life: According to my iPhone

1. Daddy comes home from a work trip & gets attacked.  Literally.

2. Another pair of the girls' jeans bites the dust.  I thought that only happened in little boys?!?!

3. Itty Bitty Basketball is back!

4. A 1/2 Celebration for a summer baby during the school year.

5 & 6. Valentine parties at school!

7. My Valentine Date!

8. A Friday morning pick me up from Bferg!

Love Is In The Air!

Working hard writing out their cards.

New Valentine Puppies!

Little Loves!

Sweetie & Val

Valentine's Day 2012.

Same outfits...a year older!

"Love never fails...."

1 Corinthians 13:8