Hip Hop sisters!

I had to post this video because it is too darn cute! I love my girls so much!!! The music is from Logan's hip hop class and is not really my favorite, but the dancing is simply adorable! I love it how much Hayden just adores her big sissy, and I am so thankful that Logan adores her just as much!

Logan and Hayden's hop-hop debut! from Carleen Maurer on Vimeo.

Taylor Swift Concert

Last week, I had the opportunity to take my little Logan to see Taylor Swift in concert. It sort of happened by a fluke, but I was so grateful that we were able to share such a great memory together! Taylor Swift is awesome!!!!! I am such a teeny-bopper at heart! And clearly, Logan is too.

She screamed louder than I have ever heard her scream before! It was such a great experience to enjoy that with her. I picture many more concerts in our future!!!

Our seats weren't that great as you can see, but it didn't matter one bit. We were still rockin out!

Logan was excited to wave her glow stick!

What a great way to spend a Thursday night, just me and my girl!!!! I love being her mommy! She is so much fun!

Happy Easter!!!

Happy Easter!!!

Here we are trying to take a family picture. I honestly can not for the life of me get a good picture of all of us! haha. Brenna's over there pulling on Logan's hair, Hayden's upset that we took her paci out, and Todd is just antsy to get it all over with. Oh, the joys of parenthood!! :)

Despite my picture despairs, today is such a day of celebration! Easter is one of my favorite holidays because of all that it represents. We went to two church services this weekend -  one last night at our new local church. They played one of my favorite songs by Hillsong, entitled "You are Here." I love that entire song, but my favorite part is where it says:

The same power that conquered the grave

Lives in me, Lives in me

Your love that rescued the earth

Lives in me, lives in me

I so often forget that the power of our Savior lives within me....the power to change my negative attitude, power to get me through one more crying fit, power to help me relate to those who I simply do not understand, power to overcome all of my fears....I needed to hear that message, and I hope that I can train myself to truly call on that power in my times of need...

This morning we went to our "other"church in Yorba Linda, and that was just as inspiring and uplifting. I'm definitely blessed to be able to call both churches my home.

Afterwards we came home to spend some great  family time with both of our moms and my sister.

 I can't even remember the last time my sister and I took a picture with my mom. That must mean it's been way too long!

And while we were taking pictures, Hayden was all pooped out!

Look at that cute little tushy!! She is such a little doll.

Here is one of me snuggling with her on the couch after she had woken up. I could just eat her all up!!!!

And Brenna got some good cuddle time with her Deda. My sister wants me to give Brenna to her, but sorry Den - she's all mine!!! However, I can be gracious on Easter and let you borrow her for a bit :)

And of course, Logan had to get a little silly to liven things up a bit.

My silly girl!

One thing I like most about the holidays is having extra hands around! Todd and I rarely get time just to relax together because the kids simply out-number us. But with all the help, we were able to get our own cuddle time.

And after all of the festivities, the Easter Bunny decided to bring some special gifts. (Ok, well actually Todd decided to go out and spoil the kids!!)

Though Logan was at her dad's for the second half of the day, Todd bought her something she has been wanting a long time

Ssshhhhhh....it's a surprise! Her very own IPOD charger that doesn't have to be plugged into the computer. Oh, how their taste changes as they get bigger, right??

And for Hayden, he got something that we knew she would absolutely love!

Her very own car!

Here's Todd reading the instructions.

Don't let that smile fool you. He HATES putting things together. But for his girls, he'll do just about anything. Brenna saw that he was getting a bit impatient, so she decided to pitch in.

 Too bad before she could actually read the instructions, she ate them!!! HA!

But in the end....

We had a happy little girl!!! 

(And I know Logan will be super happy when she come home and finds her new charger!!)

As for Brenna? Luckily, she's too young to really know the difference just yet. She's just happy to crawl all around!

Talk about another cute tushy!!!! :)

Bubble Fest!!!

Discovery Zone's Bubble Show

Last week I met with my Tuesday play group (I love them!) My friend Johanna got free tickets to the Discovery Zone in Santa Ana, and  they were having a mommy and me Bubble show. It was a lot of fun! The kids were a bit antsy, but Hayden actually really enjoyed it. Here are some highlights....

How can we resist these cute little faces????

And here's Hayden, Isabella, and Jordan....who would have thought when we were at all those Greek parties, that we would have little girls the same age! I am so thankful that our kids can play and become friends just like us! Let's hope they aren't as wild and crazy as we were when they're in college :)

Say CHEESE!!!