3 is the Word

This past week Caroline Rose Muller turned 3 (and her Mimi turned 34.. wink wink).  3 years ago after days of labor and 6 hours of pushing this wonderful bright eyed creature entered the world.  And our lives changed forever...

We started the festivities with a pool party for friends... Ariel themed of course.  Everyone had a great time, especially Charlie who raided everyones cake plates at the end of the day:

Then our cousins came in town from Dallas and we were able to celebrate Caroline and Mimi's birthdays with them with zoo and pool trips:

Cousin Emma

Playing "Happy Birthday" to Mimi

Then another family party at the house (the big bear has ironically been named "Little Bill"):

 Then the next day Mommy and Daddy worked the St. Albert picnic while the kids bounced the night away (we were a little scared of the dino bouncer though)

Bouncers! Bouncers NOW!

 And the first ballet class this week.  I've been so excited about this!  Caroline is taking ballet and tap where I used to a very long time ago.  I couldn't believe that she had the same teacher I did!

Cutie Batooties!!!

 Needless to say the Mullers are a bit worn out!

Happy Birthday Turtle... we love you!

3 Orangeleaf Trips and a Wedding

   Last weekend the Mullers headed to Lex Vegas for my cousin David's wedding.  It was a short little vacation, but a much needed one.  We got to spend time with not only my out-of-town family, but Matt's as well.  One of the highlights of our trip was eating at The Outback where our cousin Mary Taylor works.  

Charlie scoring some free ice cream at Outback with his devilish good looks!







   We decided to do it right and booked a hotel with a two bedroom suite and kitchenette and a made to order breakfast.  And of course an outdoor pool.  Now as most of you other parents know that when you tend to "talk up" something as exciting as a hotel with a pool to your kids... for some reason things tend to not measure up with your carefully thought out agendas. 
   The pool was closed... too many chemicals.  Green hair, burning eyeballs?  No problem I told the guy behind the desk.  No way he said back.
   My brother and his family came to the rescue and both families went shleping downtown to play in the fountains.  Best idea ever.  Pool, schmool.... huge fountains are the extreme way to get wet!!!

   The absolute best part of the weekend was David and Sabrina's wedding.  It was held out in a beautiful vineyard and everything was perfect!  Great food, great music, great family!  The best part for me was getting to watch Caroline through it all.  She sat so contently on her Daddy's lap watching the "prince and princess" get married.  Everytime Sabrina walked by in her georgeous dress Caroline had to say hi to the princess.  Even Charlie got in on the fun dancing the night away!  After the DJ spun "Sweet Caroline" we decided that Neil Diamond can never not end the night on a bad note and we bid our farewells at 11 o'clock!  I couldn't believe my kids lasted so long!  Fun was had by all.  Congrats Baby Dave... I couldn't be happier for you!


waiting for the bride




aunt carla also cut caro's hair while we were there



a lonesome dancer



Cousin Jilly will dance with you!




and so will Mom and Charlie!



And Daddy too!




Singing Sweet Caroline


P.S. the best place on earth is an Orangeleaf Frozen yogurt bar!

Memorial Day Weekend

  The Mullers were super excited this weekend because finally the pools are open!  Last weekend we were a little bummed because our super dinosaur blow up pool for the backyard completely deflated after Mommy spent a really long time cleaning, blowing, and filling it with water (darn mice in garage!).  Fortunately the sprinkler was just as fun.

   Late in the afternoons when the air had finally cooled off a bit we headed over to Mimi's pool for a dip.  Both of my summer water babies dove in head first ready to try it out.  Unfortunately neither one can actually swim.  Terrified, I quickly signed Caroline up for swim lessons this summer and am searching closets for Charlie's floaty swimsuit.  :)   Bring on summer:

Matt and I have been working on two big projects this spring: the back yard and the basement.  The basement is coming along, literally being transformed by our friend Bert into a magnificent playroom and guestroom. (Thanks so much Bert).  Pictures will be coming soon.

Our backyard on the other hand... the area that I used to refer to as The Jungle.... is complete!  We have spent many hours digging, planting, mulching, weeding ect ect.  And now we have a place to relax and play!  Every dinner was eaten out on our patio this weekend and I think that its going to become a regular mealtime place.  There's nothing better than paper plates and being able to clean up your mess (especially Charlie's highchair) with the hose!

Oh Beautiful

Just thought I would post this:

  Last night I found Caroline putting her make up on in front of our mirror.  Her make-up being a pink Crayola marker.  She said, "Oh Mommy, don't I look beautiful!".  

Yes Rosie, you look GORGEOUS!

Easter Eggstravaganza!

This year the Mullers hosted Easter at our house.  First we had to work on decorations.  Nothing like dying and glittering up Easter Eggs for the dining room table.

Finished Product! 

Easter morning started off with a bang.  Caroline was a little leery the night before about a rabbit coming into her house in the middle of the night hiding baskets and eggs everywhere.  But the thought of candy and toys waiting for her won out and we had a blast searching for all of our goodies (and surprise... Mommy and Daddy did too!)

UL shorts for Daddy and the new Harry Potter DVD for Mommy! How did that Easter bunny know?

After the big hunt it was off to church and the sun was actually shining!

And then back to the house for the outside egg hunt (in rain boots) and lunch with the fam:

Let me out! Are you looking for more eggs without me???

 And of course... a first Easter tradition.... the first set of golf clubs from Nana Rose: