The Patch

Yeah!  Fall is here, our favorite time of the year, and what better way to spend the day than with our most magical of friends.  We lasoed some steer, rode a horse, played with some animals, took a hay ride, and got silly. 

I'm a Big Boy Now

Currently, the Behrend house is diaper free...Evan we're so proud of you little man! 

Play it Again

Last month before Emma started school we took one last trip to California to see our cousin graduate from the Marines bootcamp and play at a couple of parks.  We're so proud of you Cody and happy that we got to be there to see you graduate. 





Miss Emma with her face painted. So sad that we didn't get a pic of Mr. Evan's snake.  Such is life...but he was oh so adorable too.



Clowning Around

Emma and Evan decided to join in when we decided to do some much needed spring cleaning.  These two are so much fun and have so much fun with each other.  It fills this Mommy's heart with happiness, love, and, gratitude.

Disneyland

And the party continues for Emma's 4th...On our way to Disneyland.

Our arrival at the castle...Evan saying tada and Emma with some 'tude.

     Emma at the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique.

Post make over...Evan's not so sure about the look...

Daddy and Evan in line.

At the princess show.

Emma's favorite part of the trip...meeting Sleeping Beauty.

Loved it that Evan was open to posing with the characters.

Meeting Minnie with her princess Minnie doll.

Meeting Mickey Mouse

The kids REALLY wanted in this door.

Toon Town

Emma Reese's Birthday dinner and dessert.

On the tram back to our "adventure room"...We told the kids when we left Phoenixthat we were going on an adventure. Hence the name of our room. 

LOVE LOVE LOVE this little guy...Evan being Evan.

Love the BEES

Happy Birthday!

~Dear Emma Reese~

Happy 4th birthday!!  It seems like yesterday that we were bringing you home from the hospital.  It's amazing how quickly time passes once you become a parent and watch your little hearts grow into their own beings. Through your eyes Mommy and Daddy get to see the world from a newly refreshed perspective.  Everything is new and exciting.  It reminds us that everyday, every encounter, every activity is a gift and for them we are blessed.  We love you Emma Reese!

The birthday girl arriving at her princess dance party.

 The tiny dancers learning some moves.

Ready set here we go...

The Birthday Girl

And pièce de résistance...the presents!

Breakfast with Elephants

Last month our adventures took us to the Zoo to feed the elephants. We had fun participating and watching the kids light up as they played and hid treats in their habitat.