Jeryn is 8!?

Can you believe this girl is 8 (well, will be on Sunday)!?  We are so proud that Jeryn is growing up to become an incredibly thankful, kind-hearted, and wonderful girl - not to mention a fabulous big sister.

Here's a few photos from her party with 18 brilliant friends at a sweets shop in Mold, Wales today:

 

Here's a photo from each of her last seven years:

Age 7:

Age 6:

Age 5:

Age 4:

Age 3:

Age 2:

Age 1:

Age 0 (well three weeks):

Another Sunday Afternoon

Jeryn is now teaching Mara how to ride the balance bike...

Girls on their bikes, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Sisters on Balance Bikes, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Sunday Afternoon at Dee Hills

In between the downpours, Jeryn gave her balance bike a little ride...

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Ahhhh, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Balance bikin', originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Tooth Fairy!

Jeryn has had a busy week.

The Tooth Fairy visited Thursday night:

And Friday night!

Shaving

Mara likes to "shave" with Dad. This day she decided to do it herself!

Jeryn's Preschool Program

Jeryn's Silly Grin

Benched

Jeryn had her school program tonight.  She did an awesome job!  Especially considering the wild arm movement next to her, and the little boy digging for gold in the front row!  Too funny!

What a GREAT Day!

We decided to use the gift card from Great Aunt Char and Uncle Stan to help buy Jeryn her first BIG GIRL bike for the summer. She spent lots of time riding today!

Painting the Driveway

When one of your children is sick ...AGAIN, and you have to cancel out of more play dates... AGAIN; there is nothing else to do but paint the driveway in your new swimming suits from Grandma! I think it took me longer to make the paint than it did for them to paint with it before getting out the hose! They sure enjoyed it!

Valentine's Day Balloons

We bought the girls balloons on Valentine's Day.

I think they liked them...

Belated Birthday Greeting

Sorry we forgot to post this waaaaaaaay back in January Grandma!!

A Weekend in MN

Despite spreading a terrible stomach bug to most everyone we came into contact with, we really enjoyed our long weekend at Auntie J's and Uncle Betty's condo.

Ice Skating at the Depot downtown

Watching Mom and Dad skate

Don't let goooo!!!

Getting the hang of it!

Whoa...I'm not so sure about this ice skating stuff...

This red walker thing is pretty cool

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Auntie J coloring with her girls

Mara loving Auntie J all to herself!

Which color next?

Silly Talk

Say What??

Walking Together

Jeryn

Oops, just found this cute one of Jeryn making Christmas cookies.

"Quick, Dad, take my picture!"

Exploring

My cute girls, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Here's my favorite shot of the girls. They were exploring this weekend at Cannonsburgh Village.

Super cute girls

Super cute girls, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Bundled for winter, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Blue eyes and a silly hat, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Santa Express 2011

The Santa Express makes an appearance each year in our neighborhood. It has been a couple years since we have joined in the fun. This year Jeryn sat on Santa's lap and asked for glitter glue. It was sweet. Here are a few pics with our neighbors, Audrey and Lydia, as the girls waited on Santa to arrive.

Birthday Party!

Jeryn will be turning 4 on

November 29th. We celebrated yesterday with a gymnastics party at E.T.C. Gymnastics, and had a fabulous dragonfly cake from my good friend, Renee Westergard. It was a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed all the running, tumbling, and bouncing. I enjoyed coming home and not having to clean up after a party! We ended the night with a present from Mom and Dad... matching snowman jammies! Happy almost birthday Jeryn!