3D Fun

I went to my first ever 3D movie a few days ago.
Car sick pretty much sums up the preview portion of the night, but once the actual
movie started, it was a little easier for me to watch.
It was quite amazing actually.

My girls and I went with my sister Maggie, as well as, my Mom and Dad (aka Mimo & Grandpa)
to see Toy Story 3.

 

It was Gracie’s first movie theater experience ever.
For a brand new two year old, she did fantastic. She sat on my lap and watched the entire time.
How could she not with all the crazy 3D action?

(She may or may not have made this face the entire night to keep the glasses from falling off.)

Mia and Sophie loved the movie and they even got a few laughs from the
crowd after a couple of their not-so-quiet comments.

 

Gracie wanted to sit on Maggie’s lap for awhile.
(Second Mom.)

Grandpa and his Toy Story 3 t-shirt girls!
He surprised them with these fun shirts when we met them at the theater!

Mia all smiles in her new tee!

And Sophie showing me her “Buzz shirt.” 
She actually loved hers so much that she slept in it, then wore it all the next day
and then to Mia’s game that night.
Gotta love four year olds.

A Typical Summer Day

 

Mia catches a few frogs in our back yard.
(She proudly swipes them up with her bare hands. Yikes!
Now I know she’s truly NOT my clone.  I wouldn’t touch a frog with a 10 foot pole!)

They chill in some plastic bowls for a bit.

Mia proudly shows them off to her sisters.

Then she transfers them out of the plastic to a bit more upper- scale dwelling, a glass jar.

Then she determines it’s time to set them free because they were starting to miss their families.

 

Water slide time! Mia in action.

Sophie’s turn!

A cute pose with Lily, one of the little girls I watch during the day.

Samantha and Gracie love the water table!

After another Pink Panther win, the girls head over to the playground for some fun with
their cousin Carly.

Hugs!
Happy summer fun to you all!

SIX

 

Six years ago today, this is what Steve was wearing.
Ready to meet little Mia, our first baby girl.
There’s nothing like an emergency C-Section to start off your baby delivering memories!

Luckily, everything went smoothly and you came out healthy and perfect.
I know I always tell you, but you were the best baby in the world, Mia.

Having just one baby girl was such a breeze.
I had time to play fun games such as, “Can you find Mia in the toy bed?”

And you were Daddy’s perfect baby girl from day one.

Today you are such a big girl.
You have strong opinions about things you never used to care about.

You play softball, ride your bike, catch frogs, swim, read, take care of your little sisters, 
draw, and still have a huge love of horses.

You are all grown up, but you’ll always be my little Mimi.

It’s a sad sight to see you PUSHING a stroller instead of riding in one, but I have
to accept you are not a baby anymore.

You are my big girl who I can always count on to make me laugh, smile and realize how important
family is to me.

You started it all and will always be a role model to your sisters.
Always stay as loving and kind as you are today and, of course, keep teaching 
them poses for Mommy’s camera, “HANDS ON THE HIPS!”

Happy 6th birthday to our big girl Mia!

Fireworks & Pink Hair

 

After Mia’s game last Saturday, there was a random fireworks display that started just as we
were loading up the girls in the Suburban.

We sat down on the sidewalk, right beside my old Elementary School and watched.
Gracie was in awe.

There’s nothing better than a surprise fireworks display.

Except for the new pink streak in my hair.
(Yes, I am 30, with a pink streak. Don’t be jealous!)

 

Last Friday, my sister Maggie came over and blonded me, free of charge,
and threw in a bonus pink streak, just like hers.

(Sorry for the scary no makeup picture!)

 

Can you guess which two little blondies now want a fun summer pink streak of their own?

 

Mia and Sophie of course!
(I told them, maybe when they are 30 like me.)

But, really, who doesn’t want a fun streak of color these days?
Julia Roberts is older than me and is totally rocking a pink streak.

And who doesn’t love Rachel McAdams?
Even though I could never go this PINK, I think it fits her perfectly.

So our Saturday night at the ballpark last weekend was filled with slushies, ring pops, fireworks and a pink streak. 
What could be better than that?

Sophie even had her “fireworks” pillowcase dress on!
Perfection!

 

I hope that you all have a fabulous 4th of July weekend and get the chance to watch lots and lots of fireworks.
(And maybe even put a pink streak in your hair!)

Happy 4th of July!

Two Birthday Parties in One: A Duck Quackin’ & Guitar Strummin’ Good Time!

 

Last weekend we celebrated Gracie’s 2nd birthday, which was May 28th and Mia’s 6th Birthday, which is quickly approaching on July 8th. (Tears…)

It was our first ever dual party and it ended up being such a fun day filled with Ducky (since Gracie’s favorite toy is her friend ‘Ducky’ that she sleeps with every night!) &
Taylor Swift excitement!  

Thanks to my cute sister Haley, I have pictures documenting this wonderful day.
My pictures, and videos, were all accidently erased by Mia.
Not a good feeling.
However, it was just another reminder why I am so blessed to have sisters.
They always have my back….. and a really awesome camera, which totally helps.

The dining room festiveness!

I made the same tissue pom poms that my sister Haley made the weekend before for her
cuties’ Circus themed party that I posted about earlier this week….. remember Neverland Ranch?

 

I put them everywhere!
They replaced balloons for this party, which was a fun twist.

I also made a few buntings out of scrap book paper triangles and ribbon to drape around
the house just to add a splash of color. 

I also made a few guitar and duck cupcake toppers.

 

I strung guitar garland on our sliding glass door and some duck garland above my kitchen sink.
I also hung a few guitars and ducks randomly throughout my kitchen for some more fun.

My last name sign I had in my kitchen.

The ducky candies were a huge hit!

 

Grandpa tickling the birthday girl!

Can you tell how much Gracie loves my sister Maggie?
She still considers her a second Mom.

 

Ready for the Duck Hunt!
Team Awesome: Ethan, Sophie & Ella.

 

The Duck Hunt in action!

 

Gracie girl loved the Ducky tank top I made her.
But her all-time fave was the duck hairclip I made!
You can’t really tell in this picture, but it looked like a duck with a pink bow, googly eyes,
orange beak and all!

Sophie was so excited to get her very own guitar tank.
And she has yet to take off her Taylor Swift necklace.
(These were Mia’s favors to the older girls at the party.)

Mia rockin’ her guitar tank and ribbon skirt, (tutorial coming soon!) along with her
Taylor Swift necklace and earrings!

Nothing better than a game of Pin the Beak on the Duck.

Little Meade dominated.

Gracie did pretty good too!

Ella getting ready to pin the beak!

Ethan getting spun around a few times.

Carly was one of the three winners!

Mia’s turn!
(Yes I have a Taylor Swift necklace on as well. Very trendy for 30 year olds in case you weren’t aware.)

Tyler didn’t get his turn at Pin the Beak, but how cute is this baby boy’s smile?!
I could eat him.

Speaking of eating, Abigail was quite edible as well!
Look at her cute cheeks!!!

Next up, our traditional cake pose!

Gracie is ready to blow out the candles.
I love this picture…. look at Ella’s cute face!

 

My cousin Kelsey was such a big help to me, not only reading Toy Story to Gracie, but in helping my sister Maggie with the Duck (Scavenger) Hunt clues.
You girls are the BEST! Thank you!

Present time!
(Here is a better shot of the duck hairclip! so fun!)

And finally, Mia’s favorite present of the day.
A new Softball bat from Aunt Maggie, of course!

Happy Birthday to Mia & Gracie!
I hope you both loved your party this year.
I think it was definitely one of the best days of this summer so far!