Emma's Birthday and Gretel is in da House!!

While my parents have been here, my hubby has been out of town so he's been missing out on getting to know our new puppy Gretel. She is super sweet and friendly. Even though we were sad that Peter had to go while they're here, it was good timing for me and he can meet the little one when he gets back. My parents have been so helpful and I even got some peaceful stamping done today!!! Some of the things we have done this week are: we celebrated Emma's birthday on Monday so that she could have it with her grandparents, my dad and I went out and hauled dirt to the house from the base's compost facility, and he and I put it in my front garden area. My mom and I planted a ton of flowers, and I've been able to actually keep the house fairly clean - not immaculate, but not super messy either. It has been great! Here are some pics from the princess party and of Gretel.

Of course, they had to dress up as little Princesses:


We had to give Sarah some presents too - they're both still a little young to understand that it's the other one's birthday and they don't get anything too. It made it more fun to have both of them happy anyway:


Here Emma is while blowing out her candles (the darn camera's so slow they were all out!):


And HERE is Gretel!!!!