Crazy looking nose

Kayla and I were driving to the park for a friend's birthday party. Here is how our conversation went on the way:

Kayla: Hey mom, look at the crazy looking nose on the car.
Me: Where is it?
K: Right there. ( and she pointed forward)
Me: I don't see it.
K: It's on the mirror

That is when I realized that she was probably talking about MY nose reflected on the rear view mirror. I adjusted the mirror and I asked her:

M: Where is the nose?
K: I don't know, now I see an eye.

I started laughing!

So now, the word is out, I have a crazy looking nose, thanks Kayla! :)

One of those great days

It's always sad to see days like this end. Today was a perfect and beautiful day. It all started with Joe letting me sleep in while he woke up with the kids. When I went downstairs, Joe was cleaning the carpets and the sun was blazing in through the windows. I stepped outside and I knew that today was a day that I have been dreaming of for the last 6 or so months. It reached 76 degrees today!!! My dream come true after the winter here in Michigan. We decided to go to the Zoo and bask in the sunlight. We met up with my friend Jenny and her husband Jake and baby Madison. (Thanks for visiting guys! It was SO good to see you.) Then after the kids were good and worn out we drove home and put them done for naps. We then started some major spring cleaning. Because the carpets were wet, we decided to take the kids to a movie. We saw "Horton hears a Who!" It was a great movie!!

What a great day!! One of those days that is hard to see come to an end. I hope Spring is hear to stay, no more winter, and please, no summer yet!

Oh my HECK!!

Yup, that's right, it is hard to believe, but about 20 minutes outside of Ann Arbor there is a tiny town (and I mean TINY, only 3 buildings worth) called Hell, Michigan. We decided to check it out and take a little drive. It was basically a tourist trap, but the ice cream bar was good with all the fixings laid out in a coffin. Joe has always needed a little extra help finding his direction.

Heidi knows which way she is headed.

See, it's official, Hell, Michigan really is a place, we are not lying. Does anyone want to come visit?

Bicycle built for two

Kayla got a new bike for her birthday and she so graciously shared it with Isaiah.

Happy Birthday Kayla!

Here's a quick run down of all of Kayla's Birthdays.


Kayla's BIRTH day.


Kayla's 1st birthday. (we found out we were having a boy on her 1st birthday)



Kayla's 2nd birthday. She still remembers the Winnie the Pooh cake.




Kayla's 3rd birthday!!

Happy Birthday my sweet angel!! I love you with a love I never knew I had!!!

Our Little Miss "KJ"

Sometimes we call Kayla "KJ" since her name is Kayla Jewel. Well, the other day we realized that since we call her this, it has had an effect on her ABC's. She always switches the J and the K. Plus I. wanted to post this cute girl saying her ABC's.

Free Rose!!

This afternoon, my friend Camille left a message on my answering machine saying she had just drove by a flower shop that said they were giving free roses to anyone named Kayla. After Joe got home from school we decided it would be fun to take Kayla and let her pick out a free rose. She had a great time and was smiling ear to ear when she came out of the flower shop. Thanks Camille!

Here's the sign:





Kayla of course picked out the pink and purple rose. Lately she has been saying that purple is her favorite color.