We had an absolutely fantastic, yet mellow, Easter - just the way I wanted it! We started it off by letting Shelby and her legendary bed head find her Easter basket. Per usual, she was most thrilled about the chocolate - can you really blame her?
Monday, April 6, 2015
Easter 2015
We had an absolutely fantastic, yet mellow, Easter - just the way I wanted it! We started it off by letting Shelby and her legendary bed head find her Easter basket. Per usual, she was most thrilled about the chocolate - can you really blame her?
At 10 a.m., we went over to our friends' house for brunch. Kristi prepared a very yummy meal for all of us. This is the only photo that I grabbed of Shelby in her Easter dress, but you get the point - it was darling. Little Easton was a perfect angel and fulfilled his role as the heart-breaker for all the guests.
We finished the morning by dying Easter eggs. Is it me, or do those Paz kits gets chintzier and chintzier? Shelby and Easton did not know the different though and had a great time. After the eggs and clean up, we went home and all three of us took a nap - a very rare (and amazing!!!!) occasion.
We had an absolutely fantastic, yet mellow, Easter - just the way I wanted it! We started it off by letting Shelby and her legendary bed head find her Easter basket. Per usual, she was most thrilled about the chocolate - can you really blame her?
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Meeting the Easter Bunny
After swim lessons (note the awesome hair) we returned the the pod for our annual kids' Easter event. Like usual - it was well done and well attended. We missed the egg hunt, but we met the Easter Bunny and Shelby twirled like a whirling dervish.
I love this photo of our dear friends the Liddles too!
I love this photo of our dear friends the Liddles too!
Sunday, March 29, 2015
First Swim Lesson
Swimming was a huge part of my childhood. Aside from time with my parents and siblings, some of my most fond memories of childhood are either from the pool or from the pool deck. With that in mind, you can imagine my excitement to get Shelby into her very first swim lesson.....although I cannot tell who was more excited - me or my fearless torpedo Shelby!
She wore her goggles in the car and then marched right up to the glass, hoping it was her turn.
Once in the pool she was fearless and in constant motion. She was a great listener and tried her best to do what was being asked of her. This class is focused on survival...holding breath, rolling over, getting out of the pool - things of that nature. Cheers to my little dolphin!
Swimming was a huge part of my childhood. Aside from time with my parents and siblings, some of my most fond memories of childhood are either from the pool or from the pool deck. With that in mind, you can imagine my excitement to get Shelby into her very first swim lesson.....although I cannot tell who was more excited - me or my fearless torpedo Shelby!
She wore her goggles in the car and then marched right up to the glass, hoping it was her turn.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Letter From the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny (aka GMa) sent Shelby a brilliant, non-trackable letter and charm for Easter. I am not kidding, the night she got it, her mind was officially blown! She told me "The Easter Bunny Thinks I am Special." How sweet. Here is an image of the letter and "medal," as she calls it.
I did a quick interview with Shelby about the gift. I am not sure why it is so out of focus. I took this about a week after she opened it, but I am not kidding....she could hardly contain herself. Her mind was BLOWN!
The Easter Bunny (aka GMa) sent Shelby a brilliant, non-trackable letter and charm for Easter. I am not kidding, the night she got it, her mind was officially blown! She told me "The Easter Bunny Thinks I am Special." How sweet. Here is an image of the letter and "medal," as she calls it.
Monday, March 23, 2015
First Dentist Appointment
Shelby had her first dentist appointment and I have to say, she nailed it! I probably would have been proud of her if she just survived it, but instead she nailed it! No complaining, no tears, no wiggles. What a sweet girl. As a bonus, she has 20 (adorable) healthy toofers and now has a renewed passion for dental hygiene. I might be the only parent in the world who is telling her child that she has already brushed her teeth enough today!
I just love this last one and the gap between her slender body and the chair. Just adorable.
Shelby had her first dentist appointment and I have to say, she nailed it! I probably would have been proud of her if she just survived it, but instead she nailed it! No complaining, no tears, no wiggles. What a sweet girl. As a bonus, she has 20 (adorable) healthy toofers and now has a renewed passion for dental hygiene. I might be the only parent in the world who is telling her child that she has already brushed her teeth enough today!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Sláinte - St Paddy's Day Parade
Jack had the great idea to do something we had never done before....check out the Henderson St Patrick's Day Parade. The weather was lovely and the timing was lovely (jived with the much coveted nap time that I am trying to preserve), so we gave it a shot!
It had a fantastic time....and it was PACKED. We arrive right about the exact time it started, so most of the prime locations had been swooped up, but somehow we managed to find a great one. Shelby loved the large horses at the beginning, along with any "float" that included dog/puppies....oddly - there were many. Jack loved all the cars - new and old.
My favorite was a troop of older ladies who still dance and cheer together. It's not my thing, but they looked like they were having the time of their lives, so I applaud them for that! More people need to have good old fashioned fun, no matter what age!
Jack had the great idea to do something we had never done before....check out the Henderson St Patrick's Day Parade. The weather was lovely and the timing was lovely (jived with the much coveted nap time that I am trying to preserve), so we gave it a shot!
It had a fantastic time....and it was PACKED. We arrive right about the exact time it started, so most of the prime locations had been swooped up, but somehow we managed to find a great one. Shelby loved the large horses at the beginning, along with any "float" that included dog/puppies....oddly - there were many. Jack loved all the cars - new and old.
My favorite was a troop of older ladies who still dance and cheer together. It's not my thing, but they looked like they were having the time of their lives, so I applaud them for that! More people need to have good old fashioned fun, no matter what age!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
4T, Ba-Bye
You know how attached I get to each batch of jammies. Well, this week another batch went into the plastic bin. Shelby's little footsies and long torso can no longer be contained in the 4T's. Thanks for all the snuggles, milk, books, and morning dance parties.
I was particularely found of this batch because I loved all the colors. I imagine these 5T jammies that she is in now will be the last batch of footie jammies. Once she is in a big girl bed, she'll need to be able to get in and out and hopefully - learn to use the potty at night.
You know how attached I get to each batch of jammies. Well, this week another batch went into the plastic bin. Shelby's little footsies and long torso can no longer be contained in the 4T's. Thanks for all the snuggles, milk, books, and morning dance parties.
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