My Chefs

Before we can cook, we have to take a picture of Kylie's new smile...


Chef Shay-- which happens to be my fav pic of her.


Chef Ani

Chef Kylie, the fashionista

The birthday cake---I think its the only pic we have! Oh well!

Random pics

Random pics throughout the year my sister passed on.....

All the cousins from the Smiley side


Shay and Amanda


Ani and Chris


The family

Kylie and her cousins

Kylie and her cousin

Kylie again with her cousins, have no idea when this was, maybe Aprilish??

Nana in town...again, not sure when this was...

Twins second birthday party... eating dirt.

The "Real 5th Birthday"

A bit late, but better than never. Kylie turned 5 at the end of August and was sure to mention to everyone that she is now five. She had a morning at the park with some friends, Moe's for lunch (her favorite) and then the toy store to play for a bit longer. Then, because she had to have a "new" cake on her birthday, had a chocolate cake with white frosting and pink colored sprinkles-- very specific child when it came to her cake.

Here are some pics from the afternoon...

The "big" cake


Twins not so sure what to do since there was fire---- Kylie is eyeing the sprinkles to make sure every piece will have some.


Singing

Blow them out!

"I like cake."

Mmmmmmmm.....

The intricate eater

I don't drop a bite

Kylie's birthday party!

Kylie had her first friend birthday party a couple weeks back. We hit up Monkey Joes for the special occasion-- mainly because there was no way we were having 25 kids at the house! HA! So, 2 hours of jumping, running and cake were enough to make one 5 year old happy!

Here are some pics below-- not a lot-- it was too hard to keep up with Kylie, her friends and the twins.

Kylie in the birthday chair


Twins taking a break with Dad.


Cousin Ryan

The Cake

Very serious.

Blowing them out!

Aunt Bryn telling Kylie she can eat as many pieces as she wanted...

Super Neighbor Lee

Super neighbor Lee hosted a birthday party for the kids. She had hot dogs, chips, cupcakes and ice cream. The kids had a great time and she even had gifts for them. These kids are spoiled. In any case, here are some pics of the party. Thanks Lee!

Lee and Shay


Shay trying to open her gifts


Anika is just content holding the gifts and not opening. Dork.


Still trying to open the present.

Happy kids

Shay and Kylie at the kids table.

Happy Birthday Daddio!

And the party.... Happy Birthday to Chris! We hope you loved your Dora, My little pony, Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh party decorations Daddy!

Kylie and Shay trying on the party hats-- at noon... waiting for Chris to come home-- in 7 hours... (And don't you just love Kylie's outfit!)


The girls all ready for the party!!



Kylie taking pics


Shay pre-partying-- again, about 7 hours before Daddio will be home.

The Birthday Daddio and his girls!

Opening presents-- what the heck is this Simpson's thing Nana? I guess he'll have to learn the game....

The Balloon girl

Wee ones turn TWO!

The buggers turned two on Monday.... cannot believe they are two on so many levels...



Interesting facts:

Anika blames Shay for everything! Shay! Shay!

Shay eats everything and anything

Anika is a very picky eater (after me)

They love having their hair done up.

Shay idolizes Kylie.

Anika is really good at legos.

Shay is the messiest eater in town-- even beats Odin some days

Anika throws a fit if there is even one ounce of liquid or spot on her clothes-- she has to change immediately.


Shay and Anika LOVE taking Kylie to school, but 10 minutes after being home, they are going to get their coats and waiting at the door to pick Kylie up.


Shay LOVES to clean, put things away, and change clothes.

Anika loves to throw things away-- somethings are not necessarily garbage


Anika loves to change babies diapers

Shay loves to take care of Odin-- sending him outside, telling him to eat and giving him hugs.


Shay loves to sleep

Anika.... well, debatable.


Shay and Anika have grown to love the show Chuggington on Disney-- THANK GOD--- I can have a break during the day!


Shay and Anika have to have 10000000 hair bows and barrettes in their hair to make their outfit complete. (Dad has gotten REALLY good at doing hair...)


Shay and Anika wearing their new hats courtesy of Kylie who got to go to Disney on Ice (highly recommended by Chris for those who are interested)






Shay and Anika checking out their dirt cake--Shay looks freaked out

Shay and Anika still freaked out by the singing, but not to worry, Kylie is there to help blow out the candles.

Shay digging in her own dirt cake

Anika eating hers... I think....

Anika opening her gift from Buppa- homemade dolls with clothes! Anika can now change her clothes all day! Yeah!

Shay hugging her new baby

Kylie and Shay playing with the play food the Danneggers gave them.. another huge hit!