Fourth, Fireworks, & Friends

Ward Cam Updated

Even more pictures under the heading on the right!

Showering Bride-to-be Amber

Jonathan's sister, Amber, only has a few more weeks until her wedding day, so Deni and I decided that a shower was a must-have. We feasted on yummy desserts (strawberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, and chocolate chip cookies) and scrap- booked a newlywed recipe book instead of playing shower games. Fun was had all around. And now we can't wait for the big day!

Third Birthday Bash

A few quick shots from Vacation Bible School, Silver Beach, and her family pool party.

Speaking of kids and bedrooms...

Look how my handy husband painted the kids' room! We finished hanging everything yesterday. And yes, that is the exact same yellow that was in our old house. Living room AND kids' room there. We just can't get enough of that Yukon Gold by Pittsburgh Paints.

Two Big Girls

Our camera is suffering from toddler-overload so these are a few weeks late. (And many thanks to Aunt Kara and Grandma Deni for providing use from their cameras until our new charger arrives). But...in order to get ready for the new baby, we moved Mali into a big girl bed a while ago. Complete with an orange comforter, of course. She did great with it but the her little roommate did not. Every night we would have to tuck Brinnly into Mali's bed to sing to her and then she would cry when we moved her into her crib. So we decided to make the move for her too nad now she is in her very own toddler bed. It is borrowed from friends that only have boys, so it is blue, but a pink butterfly quilt on it made it perfect for her. And now "Baby Sprinkes" has the choice of two cribs.

37 Weeks...and now we're in July

Father's Day Fun

Before Mali turned three we had a few other big events to celebrate that I'm trying to go back and recapt with pictures. We spent the last two weekends in Berrien Springs with both families and enjoyed lots of eating, parties, and swimming. And we love the daddies in our lives!

Three

She made us parents. And now, three years later, she fills our life with giggles, conversation, and the occasional tantrum. Her favorite things in life are her sister, Baby Sprinkes, the color orange, parties, applesauce, riding her bike, being spoiled by grandparents, the TV show Caillou, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. She has no tolerance for tomatoes, potatoes, squash, insects of any kind, or anyone invading her space (i.e. Mommy or Daddy requesting too many cuddles). We look forward to her starting preschool this year and shining even more as the biggest sister in the family. We love you Amalia June Ward!