Ryker: Age 3

Ryker is 3 years old!

I can't believe it! If I had to describe him in just one word, I'd choose happy.
A simple word, but fitting for him.

He is curious and has a mind like his daddy's. Always trying to figure out how things work, or how he can get to what he wants (like fruit snacks that are stashed at the tippy top of the pantry). His wheels are constantly turning.

He loves hugs. He runs to dad whenever he gets home from work and it's the cutest thing.

His favorites:
 -anything outside! Wagon rides, trips to the park, and bubbles are among his favs.
 -playing the dirt and flowers. This kid knows the difference between weeds and plants/flowers. He is our resident weeder! :)
 -books. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, llama llama mad at mama, and the "That's not my..." series are his favs.
 -school!
 -farm animals. he absolutely loves farm animals.
 - being chased around the house. he thinks it's hilarious!

Makaylin: Age 3

Makaylin is 3 years old! 

 Her personality shines bright and I'm a little scared for her teenage years. :) I was asked to describe her in one word during ECFE, and the word I chose was spunky. 

She's silly (see picture below) and loves to get her picture taken. I used to think she was going to be a tomboy, but over the last 6 months or so, her girly side has made an appearance. 

She loves getting her nails painted (and using "nail stickers") and loves her "pretties", but she's not afraid to play in the dirt. 

She's joyful and full of love. You can't get out the door without a "hug and kiss!" and "on the nose!" (kiss on the nose). It doesn't matter who you are. You can't escape her. :)

Her favorite things:
 -baking
 -playing outside
 -iPad
 -"Stuck Like Glue" by Sugarland
 -books. Her favorites currently are: Birthday Monsters, Snuggle Puppy, Llama Llama Mad at Mama.
 -shopping. She likes to grab whatever she likes and put it in the cart!
 -having tea parties with her dolls and stuffed animals
 -Doc McStuffins on Disney Channel

Better Together

We are seeing more and more of these "together" moments with Ryker and Makaylin. 

It makes my heart smile. 

Happy 3rd Birthday, KK & Rykerman!

Today my kiddos are 3 years old! THREE! 

I can't believe how much they've grown up and they need to just stop it! ;) 

Party Time!

March Madness: Hester Style

March Madness has a new meaning in this household. This month as just been plain crazy! I could probably write you a book about what we've all been up to, but I don't have the time or energy. ;) I do, however, enjoy lists- so here is what we've been doing this month...

- Makaylin is potty trained! We have only had an accident here and there and it's really not her fault. One time she had an accident during quiet time because I didn't hear her yelling for me. Since then, we've put her small potty chair in her room so she can use it during quiet time and in the middle of the night.

-Ryker is moving from an IFSP (early intervention's version of a educational plan) to an IEP because he's turning 3. We've been in meetings with his team- signing off on assessments, testing, etc. We'll meet again next month to go over what we want in his IEP and then there will be another meeting to review it and hopefully sign off on it.

-I mentioned in my previous post that Adam received a raise on Friday. It's his second one already this year and it looks like another is on the horizon. He is moving out of being an operator and moving on to bigger and better things within the company. It's very exciting and we are so proud of him!

-Kitchen remodel. I won't even start to give details on this!

-There isn't a lot happening with me. Just being the case manager for Rman, taking M to ECFE and figuring out her preschool placement for next year, going to my own appointments, working on the remodel, spring cleaning, and trying to get some free time to myself once in a while. :)

-Lots of wagon rides! The weather has been absolutely beautiful. We topped out at 80 degrees a few days in a row!

-Planning our trip to Savannah. I can't even tell you how excited we are! We don't have a ton planned because we want it to be a laid-back and relaxing trip. We did, however, book a photographer for Sunday morning. Yay!

I think that hits the main events of this month so far. Hopefully I can be better about blogging here in a few weeks!

Welcome to our Chaos!

To say we've been busy is an understatement. Every day is always full of appointment, confirmations, remodeling projects, etc. I think every day last week we had some sort of appointment, if not more than 1 a day!

On top of all of that, I'm trying to get ready for the kiddo's birthday party and get a head start on Easter (which is the weekend following their party). We also will be starting the rest of our kitchen remodel soon!

Adam has also been working a lot- he just got a raise and it sounds like he'll soon be getting a promotion and another raise- so, so excited and proud of him!

 Anyway, here a few pictures of our kitchen cabinet project. We used Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations, and although the process is long (it wouldn't be so bad if we didn't have kiddos running around) and a little tedious at times, we really like the outcome!

 The upper cabinets were done this way by the previous owners...

...and apparently they didn't feel like finishing the bottom cabinets.

This is what we did. We were going for a little bit of a distressed look. 

 ...and new hardware was an absolute MUST.

We are working on taking out some cabinets- we should have that done by the end of the weekend. I have two sections of cabinets to refinish, so I'm just waiting for nap time so I can work on it! We are really hoping to have the cabinets done by Friday!