Ave's turned 3!!

Avery had her 3rd birthday on October 24th!  She had a princess cake that she picked out.  She for some reason thought she would turn into a princess when she turned 3?  Not sure where she got that idea from, but we got her a princess dress that she chose for her special day.  Avery is a little ball of energy and keeps everyone laughing with the things that come out of her mouth.  She for sure has a mind of her own and she will let you know it!  She started to take dance and absolutely loves it!  I think she would love to dance everyday and possibly live there:)  She keeps catching up size wise to Paisley, and they are only one dress size and shoe size off.  We may have a few clothing fights when they are older:)  She has become very dramatic and the expressions on her face are priceless, she has found that crying is an affective way to get what she wants and only because she is so extremely loud!  She is so very sweet and fun- we just love her to pieces!!

Picture time with these 3 beauties!!

Introducing.....

Halle Hendricksen!!! Halle was born on August 26th @ 4:40pm and weighed in at 8lbs 5oz.(exact weight as Avery) and she was 20 inches long. Everything went very well, and she is a healthy little girl.  She was born with her hand up by her cheek and has pretty much kept it there- she gets a little mad when I swaddle her with her hands tucked in the blanket:) They induced me at noon and things progressed pretty quickly! I chickened out this time and got the epidural when I dilated to a 7 and then an hour later, Halle arrived:) Why did I not get the epidural with Avery, I do not know why, because they are WONDERFUL! Paisley and Avery LOVE their little sister very much and can't get enough of her. She is a very good baby and we are so lucky to have 3 beautiful healthy girls!  We love her soooo much.

Birthday, Dance and graduation, oh my!

May was a big month for Paisley.....She turned 5 years old, had her year end dance recital and graduated pre-school!!!

Paisley had her first friend birthday party this year and she wanted it at a place called Monkey Island, just a place filled with inflatable bouncers and obstacles.  She invited all her cousins and 5 friends.  We later had cake and ice cream with family and it was decorated like hello kitty- the newest craze in our house with the girls. 
A little on Paisley at age 5:
Paisley is the biggest animal fan around, she absolutely loves dogs, mostly small ones she can pick up and carry, she owns a TON of stuffed animals and sleeps with about 4-5 every night.
She is a very tender hearted little girl and adores and loves her sister Avery, they still have their fights, but what sisters don't:)
She can now ride a bike without training wheels, she learned in 1 day and picked it up so fast and is a little pro at it.
Every time she gives us kisses before bed or when we leave grandparents she always kisses in a certain order- once on the lips and then once on each cheek, I don't know where she picked this up from but has always gave kisses that way.
She enjoys getting and having her hair done- I'm not just saying that because I love to do little girls hair, she has a fit if we ever have to leave the house without her hair done(I may have created a monster:)
She is very excited and ready to start kindergarten this fall, me not so much:(  I had a hard time just getting her registered, I honestly thought about home schooling her!  I can't imagine my little girl in a big school and taking a bus!  So scary for me:)
She is an amazing little artist!  At age 2 she was coloring in the lines and now she draws the best pictures and colors awesome- she's just all around so creative!  Her pre-school teachers gave her the "most amazing artist award" in school and constantly talked about how nice and neat her artwork always was.  She is a little perfectionist!
She cracks us up constantly, she has a dry sense of humor at times that we find hilarious, but she is so serious about it.  We just love her to pieces!!!

                                                Paisley with her little friend Aislyn

            Paisley with her pre-school teachers Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Angie

                                         Pais and Ave after the dance recital

                 Paisley with her cousin Paige, they were partners in their dance

                                                                 Cutest bugs!!!

 Getting her Hello Kitty stuffed animal from Grandma Hall(she can't get enough of stuffed animails!!)

    At Monkey Island with her friends and cousins- I wish I had as much energy as they did!!!

It's A Girl!!

Well I guess we can only have girls!!  I don't mind to terribly much, but Tyler I'm sure is a little disappointed and I know Paisley is very disappointed.  She automatically assumes that all sisters are alike, and let's just say Avery is a little firecracker!  I am getting use to the idea of 3 girls, and am excited!  She is due Sept. 2nd but is already measuring in the 85% and is already 1lb 1oz, I asked if it meant my due date would be moved up, but no chance at that:(  I will just have to prepare for another 8lb-er or bigger!  I've been super sick until about 4 weeks ago and started feeling much better, minus the lack of energy.  Here is a picture of the little lady, and might I add flexible lady!  That is her foot all the way up past her head, the doctor thought it was hilarious that she was in such a tight little ball.

Paisley's Christmas Program

Pais had her little dance program at dance last week and she did great!! She loves to dance and it is so cute to see her progress in just the past 2 years of taking dance. Her little class showed us the technique they have learned so far this year, and then they did a little dance to "Up on the house top" They also learned "silent night" in sign language. Avery kept saying how beautiful the little girls were:) I would love to see Paisley stick with dancing, she is just so fun and cute to watch!

Perfect first position form:)

                                       
                                                        Paisley and her cousin Paige

                                             
                                                  Getting ready to perform her dance!

Avery wants to be just like Pais!

Avery turned 2!!

Avery turned 2 on Oct. 24th....I have been slacking in my blogging, so here are the highlights of Avery at 2 years old!!!
She had a Halloween themed birthday party, and the kids got to dress up in their costumes.  Avery was Tinkerbell, who she absolutely LOVES!!  Avery is such a sweet and crazy little girl, she always has us laughing!  She can be a little rough, especially with Paisley, but for the most part is loving and kind.  She loves, loves, loves anything girlie, she is always trying to get family to give her their necklace or bracelets or rings.  I have to hide my jewelry from her or else she would have it on all day long!  She loves to play with Paisley, some days they are the best of friends, and others not so much;)  She loves princesses and especially dressing up like one.  Not a day goes by that she doesn't have on a dress-up and high heal shoes.  She is most definitely a mama's girl.  Where ever I am she is not too far behind.  At home she is always hanging on me somehow.  She loves dancing and singing, it is so funny and cute to watch her and Pais put on little dance shows for us.  She hates the potty!  And will NOT be talked into doing anything she does not want to do!  She has a strong personality.  Avery is in the 89% for her height, so yes she is way tall, almost as tall as Paisley!!!  We thinks she is just so smart and sweet and we love her to pieces!!

                                                     Trying to show me #2 on her fingers:)

                                                               Painting pumpkins!!       

               She enjoyed the pinata, especially when candy came out- her most favorite food;)

                                           Avery and Brooklyn awaiting the presents!

                     She got so excited to see the necklace, bracelets and rings she received

                        Blowing out the candles on her cute little pumpkin cake(it was delicious!)

Rings- check, necklace- check, bracelets- check, purse- check, Binki- check

(what more does a girl need?!)