Francy's Rainbow Birthday Party

This little girl had a birthday.

Family members and friends came over to celebrate.

I made some rainbow brite treat bags.

Lots of delicious food was shared.

Francy's favorite babysitter even came.

We had fun in the newly remodeled family room.

She got lots of sweet adorable gifts. 

Including five pairs of shoes.

Lilian helped with the hand printing.

Erin and Frank, the newlyweds came even though they were newly-wed. ;)

Me and my dad threw together this rainbow brite cake last second.

Here are Francy's handprints.

At the end of the day she was so tired she fell asleep right in her highchair. (lol!)

I Have a Five Year Old!!!!!

For Michael's birthday this year, we took him and two of his closest friends to Hill Aerospace Museum for the day. I think he had a lot of fun. Grandma & Grandpa LaRocco were able to meet us there as well. He is always telling me that when he grows up he wants to be a "Jet Pilot." He loved anything that flies really. I guess this is why he chose an airplane birthday theme for two years in a row. ;)
We got him a brand new bike and I think that is what he is most excited about. We are excited to have such a smart, handsome, clever, and funny little boy.

Mr. Furr Turns 30

Yep, my handsome hubby turned the big 3-0 in January. I threw him a surprise b-day party. It was fun. Sorry I didn't take a whole lot of pictures. In fact this picture isn't even from the party. Friends and family were very supportive.
In other news, we both decided recently to start our own independent businesses. Justin's is called Furr Real Computer Service and mine is called Fields of Gold Floral Design. We are super excited! More info on those coming up.

ONE!

Francy is one and we are so excited!!!!!!! Some of her cousins even climbed our tree in celebration.

Francy's First Ponytail!

She is growing up waaaaaay too fast! I also wanted to tell you about her hand. She touched the glass door of our fireplace and way burned pretty badly. I rushed her in to see the doctor and he said it was second-degree burns. So basically her entire palm and the inside of her fingers and thumb on her left hand were blistered. The doc Rx's some burn cream and he had to see her every day for about a week, then after that we had to change her soft cast like wrapping every night. She cried the entire time. It was sooo sad! But, after three and a half weeks at her 12-month checkup the doc gave his approval that she didn't need it wrapped anymore. She wa such a trooper. The bandage was even blue! They didn't have pink. It was a pretty traumatic experience for us all but I'm glad it wasn't worse, and the doc said she wouldn't have any scarring.
P.S. I'll be blogging about her first birthday asap.

From a Toddler to a Boy!

My firstborn Michelangelo has officially turned four! He has grown from a zygote to an embryo, from a fetus to an infant, and now from a toddler to a real live boy!
The last four years have really flown by. Michael has brought much joy and love to my heart. I am honoured to be his mother. It hasn't always been easy, from the sleepless nights, to the getting into all the food in the kitchen, to writing with permanent marker all over the walls, to making mess after mess, we still love him, now more than ever. He is and always has been very outgoing and friendly, he is quite the talker and loves to learn, he enjoys taking care of his brother and sister, and wants to be just like his dad. I pray every day I can teach him just the right things to him so that he will succeed independently on his own one day. As sad as that day will be, I will be such a proud mom.
Here are some pictures from his airplane-themed birthday parties. I threw him his first-ever friend party! It was just adorable! The kids played pin the tail on the donkey, duck duck goose, and we got a kick out of it. Justin actually stepped in as the party game initiator/coordinator and I stood back keeping things in order. Then we had an afternoon family party and was once again pleasantly suprised at all the family support we have. Thank you so much all! We love you!