Project Life ~ Week 43

 

L {despite her desire for toys, toys and more TOYS} seems most content playing with things she's made.  Today it was this kite (think a piece of plastic taped to a stick). 

 

 

One of I Man's 'chores' is to empty the silverware from the dishwasher (though he needs lots of encouragement to get it done!).  Apparently, he works better with Cheetah looking on.

 

 

We met up with some relatives whom we don't get to see very often for a late supper tonight. 

 

 

"I'm football player I Man!"

 

With relatives still in town tonight, we got together at D and J's place for supper.  The kids got to sit at a table all. by. themselves!

 

 

Except for Baby D, of course!

 

 

The kids were being quiet (almost too quiet) today after lunch.  When I went down to check on them this is what I found.  I could get used to this!

 

 

D downloaded iStoryBooks onto my phone today so L could listen to stories.  She liked Cinderella the best!

 

 

We had a secret late night date night tonight (as in the kids were already in bed when we left and never knew we were gone.  Thanks M and R for watching the kids being here while the kids slept!) which included shopping at Target and Cash Wise together without kids.  Pathetic, I know.  We did treat ourselves to Starbucks though! 

 

 

On our way out of the grocery store I snapped this picture with my phone.  Snow in October.  Again.  How depressing!

 



Project Life ~ Week 42

Apparently, there hasn't been much going on around here lately (at least not that I've photographed).  You see, I'm not nearly as organized with Project Life as I once was and so today (halfway through another week, mind you) I uploaded my pictures and found a total of 4 pictures for Week 42 (not counting the birthDAY pictures I just posted here, of course).  But in the interest of keeping on top of the whole 'documenting our lives' thing I decided to post my measly 4 pictures anyway (you're welcome, Mom)...

 

 

We've had extra ice cream in the house since L's party.  Problem:  I Man doesn't like ice cream {it's too cold}.  Solution:  He does like shakes, so Daddy made chocolate milk shakes instead.  Problem:  The blender is too loud.  Solution:  This.  Ears plugged while enjoying said milk shake.  Silly boy.

 

 

She received another birthday present in the mail.  Minnie gear (a new Minnie hat and Minnie hair bands!) ~ Hooray!

 

 

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  The girl dresses herself! ;-)

 

 

I'm soooo thankful he still takes a daily nap.  And yes, he always sleeps sideways at the end of the crib like that with a blanket over his head and Cheetah close by.  Looks comfy, doesn't it?

 

Speaking of naps, L just woke up from the first one she's had in years (?), shocker!  Why do you think I've gotten so much blogging done today!  It should be a good evening.  Maybe I'll photograph it...maybe.

Her 'Real' BirthDAY

 

Started with cake batter pancakes (this time I followed the recipe exactly and they still weren't the best.  I think we'll stick with regular pancakes {maybe with chocolate chips?} for birthdays from now on...)

 

 

followed by 5 year old pictures

(which turned out great!)

 

 

(including a stop at the big fish tank (it's tradition!))

 

 

and lunch at Chuck E Cheese's!

 

What could be better?!  Oh, that's right...

 

 

more presents

(See the pink hair clip and pack of nerds?  Apparently, that's all 82 tickets at Chuck E Cheese will buy you!)

 

 

and birthday phone calls!  :)

#5

It's official.  As of 9:49 this morning our baby girl is five. years. old!

 

 

Happy 5th Birthday, L!

We love you so!

M-I-N-N-I-E M-O-U-S-E

We celebrated L's 5th birthday a few days early this past weekend.  She's been saying since her last birthday that she wanted a Minnie Mouse party and when I asked her again a few weeks ago she said, "Minnie!" so Minnie it was...

 

 

I found a link to free printable Minnie Mouse invitations and clip art and used it along with the Waltograph font to make her invites.

 

 

 I hired a cake maker.  I said yes to JM's request to make L's Minnie cake!  I'm so glad I did because there is NO WAY that I could have done anything close to this.

 

 

Seriously!  Look at that detail.  So awesome!  Thank you, J! 

 

 

With the cake off my plate (hooray!), I was free to create other things.  Like this Minnie Mouse pinata. 

 

 

L wanted to do the pinata as soon as the party started!  Unfortunately, it was hard for the kids to break.

 

 

 Not that they didn't try!

 

 

But once the goodies inside came flying out (with some help from D!) they didn't seem to care!  ;)

 

Next up was food and since the theme was Minnie that's what I did for food, too (Minnie = Mini, as in small!). 
 

We served Mini Pigs in a Blanket,

Mini Caramel Apples,

Minnie Oreos (which were actually Minnie and not 'Mini'),

Rueben Dip and Mini Bagels (my sister's recipe - sorry no link)

Mini Hot Diggity Dogs (little smokies in BBQ sauce)

and grapes (which weren't mini or Minnie but we needed something healthy!).

 

 

The Guests (including JJ and K via skype (minus a few, as usual.  Sigh!))

 

 

The Presents

 

 

The Happy Birthday Song

(can you tell how much she loves the attention?!)

 

 

Making a Wish!

 

 

One very happy almost 5 year old!

 

Thanks to all who came, we hope you had a hot diggity time!  :)

Project Life ~ Weeks 40 & 41

 

Our kids are normal siblings.  They fight.  A lot!  But there are also these moments (usually right before nap or bedtime, why is that?!) when they have so. much. fun. together!  Tonight they were giggling about something.  I have know idea what.  Something only the two of them would understand, I'm sure!  The giggles reminded me of a video I posted a while ago so I found and watched it.  You can too, just click here.  :)

 

These fall trees cost me an ironing board cover, a grater and a t-shirt but I think they were worth it, don't you?



 

J, D, K and Baby D joined us at a local Italian place to celebrate D's 34th birthday.  He spent the rest of his day eating apple pie courtesy of his sister, working around the house and...

 

pulling L around the yard in the sled that we had out for the first snow earlier this week!  I love the look of total love and admiration on L's face (click the picture to enlarge!).

  

 

Apparently, the stool was being used elsewhere and I Man thought he'd use the potty seat to see in the mirror.  It's good to know he uses that thing for something!  Sigh...

 

 

"Mom, do you wanna see me pull a hippo out of my hat?"  AKA:  Her magic show! 

*Side note:  On days that we don't have anywhere to go, I let L dress herself.  Just sayin'.

 

Diaper box + tape + tissue paper & streamers = a Minnie Mouse pinata for L's birthday party.  It wasn't too hard to make but it was very hard to break!  Apparently, I put it together a little too well that or we should have used more than a plastic bat, ahem!

(More on L's 5th Birthday Party Coming Soon!)

 

Game Night:  Candy Land (and bowling for I Man because he wasn't up for an entire game of Candy Land!).

 

A long awaited playdate! 

(See I Man with his blankie on the stairs?  He was crying because he wanted to play the game toooooo!)

 

 

We celebrated L's 5th birthday today but technically she's not 5 until Wednesday thankyouverymuch!  :)