Happy 5th Birthday Vivian!

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This past week Vivian turned 5 years old! I just can't believe I have a five year old! Something about this birthday is really hitting me hard. She seems so big and independent now with so much personality and her own opinions on everything! I think starting school next year is hitting me too as this time really does seem to have flown by. Anyway...that's for another time, now I wanted to write and post some pictures of my precious Vivi's pet party. Please enjoy the slideshow.

Autumn's Roller Skate party

Recently, Vivi and I got to have her first rollerskate experience. She did so great! A friend from school had a rollerskate party and I told Vivi I would go out with her but remembered about my age my mom broke her arm rollerskating. It made me even a little nervous, but I had nothing to fear. Vivi jumped right out there and once we watched a few others go she was ready to try some more. In fact, she was not so happy when we had to leave early for mommy's work. Still, it was a great first run and I'm sure we'll have to do it some more. Here's a couple shots of Vivi with some school friends and the birthday girls' Rapunzel cake. This one was really cute too!

A Dual Gift

I found these great ceramic cupcakes and my original thought was to have both kids make these but after more thought, I decided it would be a project for Vivi and I. We had the best time painting and glittering these cupcakes. We ended up giving one to Cousin Chloe for her birthday and kept one for Vivi's cupcake purple room. So much fun!

Cousin Chloe's Rapunzel Bash

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My sister decided to mix it up having her first party out of the home and I'm not sure she'll ever go back. It was really sweet. She had a Rapunzel party at the Safari Park (blogged about previously). The kids had a great time jumping in the ball pit, riding the animals and playing putt-putt. This was the first time the daddy's got to experience this park as well. One of the best details of the party was Chloe's cake which was a present from Nana. I thought it turned out beautifully! Enjoy the slideshow.

Happy Valentine's Day

Here are a couple of other shots of "Valentine's" gifts or events. They had a muffins with mom event the Tuesday before V-day which was really sweet. Again, just love the school and fortunately this didn't get canceled due to snow. There is a shot or two of the kids with their treats from Nana which was adopted pets from the zoo. They love love their new monkey and tiger. These new pets pretty much go anywhere the kids go. Aunt Em got the kids tin which were in a previous picture, and Gigi sent a cookie bouquet. Okay, my kids are totally spoiled rotten! I guess I am too. The beautiful orchid is from my husband along with a nice nice letter. It reminded him of this perfect flower they are trying to get to in "Gnomeo and Juliet". Too awesome! Finally, I have a picture of Vivi with her kitty kat she created for Valentine's at school. I think we all had a great day.

14 days of Valentine's

This year, I decided to try and give a gift for our sweet little mailboxes. One gift every day of February leading up to Valentine's day. Here are a few shots of the kids enjoying their little treats. If you are wondering what kind of 14 (or rather 28 gifts since 2 kids)I would give think dollar bin treats- punch balls, stickers, sunglasses, candy necklaces, straws with flavored milk, silly bandz, books, window stickers, cute juice bottles, sun catchers, gum and tic tacs, movie tickets to "Gnomeo and Juliet", and chocolates. I tried to avoid spending too much on any one gift but I think it kept the kids entertained in this cold season.

Whooops-missed the Stock show!

Oh yeah, but we didn't miss the stock show this year, I just missed blogging about it! We actually went the last weekend which was spring like weather and wonderful!! Here are some fun shots. My parents treated us to see a mini pony show where they dressed up. I didn't get any shots but the kids had a great time. Mostly, the carnival was the big hit. Isaac threw a good whopper when we had to leave the motorcycles, I'm in trouble!