More pictures from Jessica's 3rd Birthday Family Party

Sound asleep on daddy's lap.

"I'm too tired for cake - even a princess cake!"

Jessica fell sound asleep in the "sea of party goers". She is not a napper, but chose her birthday party to nap in daddy's lap. We finally woke her up in time for cake. She wasn't too happy about that. By the time presents came out, she was awake and into her party ... OK, the presents!

Grandma and Grandpa Hallgren

Maw and Poppy Williams



My baby turned 3!

September 18 ... my baby turned 3! Where does time go? I so vividly remember holding her for the first time. This sweet little miracle was finally in my arms! Jessica is full of life, smiles, humor, hugs and joy! We went to the apple orchard and just had a fun time playing ... all day long! Next Saturday we celebrate with our extended family. She's loving having 2 birthday parties.

I love my presents!

I love my brother and sister!

And I love my dog too!

Thank you sweet Jessica, for bring such incredible joy to our family!

Lilly's First Day of First Grade

Lilly was SO excited for her first day of first grade! She said last night, "In first grade you get to eat lunch at school AND you get your very own desk AND I get to ride the bus home!" (Mommy's admittedly a little nervous about the bus - but she is one independent little lady and I had to give her that independence.)

Kirk, Jessica and Joshua met Lilly at the bus at the end of her day. Josh must have missed his sister because he brought her his favorite toys - Buzz Lightyear and Woody from "Toy Story".

I'm such a proud mama!

Pretty as a picture!

Happy Birthday Kirk!

What a blessed family we are to have you as our daddy!

Blowing out the candles with Daddy is so much fun!

We LOVE you daddy!