Yesterday was a big day in our family. It was Olivia's 3rd birthday (and she's nice enough to share it with her daddy). We had a fun day: playing with our cousin McKinley, swimming at the new pool in Washington, and going out to dinner. They also got some fun presents...a lot of princess stuff for Olivia, and a George Forman grill for Charlie. Sidney got her dad's hopes up though because she thought the big box for Dad was a smoker...and if you know Charlie, you are totally sick of him talking about how much he needs a smoker! He is excited for the grill, despite the smoker letdown.
Livvie didn't understand exactly when the actual birthday was because her party was today. She was so excited for her ladybug party...once we talked her out of a Belle party. Those kids were so stinkin' cute! It was a fun party, and she just loved it! How could anyone resist seven 3-year-olds in ladybug anntenae?
Our family would not be the same without these two; they seem to always be the "life of the party". They are also at both ends of our family- the youngest and the oldest. Charlie is the calming force in our family (he knows how to chill us all out when we need it) and the one that makes us laugh. I am so grateful after being married for as long as we have been that he can still make me laugh so dang hard. Plus, he puts up with me (obviously he is a brave, patient man). And Livvie, she is so full of sass and spunk. We never know what to expect from her or what she will be into. Her smile can make you melt, and she knows that it's hard to be angry or frustrated with her when she smiles at you.
Our family's "bookends", Charlie and Olivia, definitely make us complete! We love you!
