Happy Easter from the Backsmeyers!

The girls LOVED Easter, and Hudsen participated in 3 Easter Egg Hunts on Sunday....and dominated them all! One at our house in the morning, and one at both of our parents houses....She is lucky that she is 1 of the only 2 grandchildren on both sides of our family.....but next year, she will indeed have some tough competition with Henley!

Here are a few pics from the Easter festivities.

The girls helped make some Easter Cupcakes. Henley was really hands on - and wanted to be sure not to miss any of the important baking steps.... :)







Hudsen testing out the final product....umm, she has no sweet tooth...pretty sure she took one lick and then pushed it aside, and said 'how about sweet potatoes instead?'

The girls found their Easter Baskets waiting for them Easter morning, and Hudsen dove right into hers - Henley thought it was funny...

Couple quick shots outside before heading to Mass...

I love these two girls so much!!!!

After Mass we headed over to Pops and Mimis house for lunch and a FUN Easter Egg Hunt.

Then hopped in the car for a quick stop at at Carmi and Poppi's house....where Hudsen went on ANOTHER hunt, and found a BIG Easter Basket!

Please take note of our blogs newest family photo! My LORD, how are we all looking in different directions?! Classic! We better practice being a bit more photogenic as we have a professional photo shoot scheduled in May! But for now...this crazy picture will have to do as I couldn't look at our Christmas card picture any longer! :)

What a fun day! Thanks to our families for once again spoiling our girls! They love you all very much!

Henley is 6months Old! How is this possible?!

Little Miss Henley is celebrating her 6 month birthday today!

How in the world has 6 months already gone by? I am having a hard to with this going by too fast....but loving every minute all at the same time. I am so thankful for my two girls, and definitely recognize how lucky and blessed we are to have been given these beautiful and healthy babies...but....Hudsen has been giving me a run for my money lately and has even made me consider having a glass of wine during recent nap times....so at the moment, I am just a little bit more thankful for Henley and her sweet and gentle demeanor :) Haha...kidding, but seriously, it doesn't get any sweeter than Henley.

She is such a doll...all day. She has been fighting the naps recently, but in such a way that it is okay with me. I mean, if she doesn't want to sleep in her crib, but is okay just being held or swinging away while I do the laundry...that is fine by me. As long as she is happy....oh and quite, its all good :)

Happy 6 Month Birthday Henley!

Love,

Mommy

Henley, The True Hollywood Story

Henley, The True Hollywood Story

Well sweetie, you may not be famous (YET) but you sure are in daddy’s eyes. You have been a dream come true!!

I cannot get over what a wonderful little girl you have been. It seems days go by without you crying or throwing so much as a little fit. The only time you decide to shed a few tears is when you are hungry. A common trait you share with your ‘ole man. You took to rice cereal like your mother took to sushi, which was pretty hard and heavy!

The best part of my day is waking up and going to your room in the morning when you are still catching a little shut eye and steal a few kisses before I head off to work. The second best part of my day is when I get home, as I’m always treated to a big grin followed by the cutest little laugh. You make me feel as funny as dads favorite Jerry Seinfeld! It seems as though I can make you smile and laugh on command. Your beautiful smile makes me feel like the luckiest dad in the world. I suppose it is a feeling only a parent can have and I am so grateful for that.

With you being our second, I’m already looking forward to seeing how you will take on your next milestone. At just 5months old you are rolling over both ways, from stomach to back and from back to front. Very impressive honey!! Before you know it, you will be crawling and cruising around the house giving mom and I a run for our money.

With summer upon us shortly we have trips to the park, the zoo and of course the pool to look forward to. The pool scene can be quite intense. Mom is already on the hunt for the perfect swimsuits for the Backsmeyer girls….An essential part of a ladies summertime wardrobe. Believe me, I know this by being the only guy in house made up of all gals. Dad will sport his traditional swim trunks while playing my role as pool monitor. Whatever we do, I’m so happy to tote you around feeling extremely proud to be your father.

I occasionally write these blogs so that my thoughts don’t go unknown as you get older and are able to read about the fun times we are having. It is so important for me to share with you how happy I am to have you and Hudsen as my two girls. Lord knows when you get older you may not let me tell you how much I love you, before cutting me off and telling me to shut up but even then the best part of my days will be seeing your smiling face in the morning and coming home to see you at night!

Love you Henley!