Snow!?!?!

If I thought it was cold last weekend trick-or-treating or Tuesday at Ellms', I guess I didn't realize what was coming our direction today...

This is what MiniM.E. ate for dessert at lunchtime:

And by the time LittleL.G. woke up from her nap and saw snow on the ground, we had to go out and play right away.

The girls had a blast out in the snow and couldn't have been more excited that it was still snowing when they went to bed. I'm not sure I'm ready for snow... 

A Chilly Ellms' Trip

Today we were invited to a playgroup field trip to Ellms'. Since I've only been once with the girls this year and since field trips are much cheaper than paying the daily admission, we decided to go, even though it looked like it might be a bit cold and windy.

A bit cold and windy might have been an understatement.  It was FREEZING.  Still, the girls are tough and braved it for a few hours of MooMoo ChooChoo, zip lining, rollercoasters and a hayride to the pumpkin patch.  I think I was the biggest wuss and didn't even want to take my hands out of my pockets to take photos.  Even though we were cold, we made it to the cider and donuts.  By that time, though, everyone's fingers were numb and lips were purple and even though we didn't get to do everything, it was time to go home.

See you next year, Ellms'.

Enjoying Fall

On Monday mornings the girls both have classes at the library. We used to try to make it home to squeeze in some school before lunch, but I've decided we should take Monday mornings off and enjoy being downtown- either stay at the library or visit some shops or, if the weather is nice, go to Congress Park.

This morning the weather wasn't exactly nice, but the sun was shining so we decided to brave the cold and have fun playing in the leaves. We really don't have trees in our yard, so the girls hardly ever get to play in the leaves and despite the cool air they had a great time running around.

Halloween: Take 1

One of MiniM.E.'s favorite Halloween activities last year was trick-or-treating on campus at the Skidmore apartments. Even though she isn't at preschool there this year, the trick-or-treating event is open to the public and we were all excited to go. Lots of kids, lots of candy, and lots of trick-or-treating without too much walking.

It was a bit colder and windier than we hoped it would be. The girls did a great job braving it for a while, but after an hour or so they were cold and tired and ready to go home. Still, we were able to trick-or-treat at so many apartments that the girls brought in a quite a haul.

Another Birthday Party!?!

This weekend was our final celebration of the girls' birthdays. Since MiniM.E. had the waterpark birthday, it was only fair we celebrated LittleL.G's birthday too. But... we couldn't have a party for just LittleL.G. and not MiniM.E., so we had a little party for both the girls with a few close friends and neighbors, Gram and Grumpy and Uncle Billy and his new girlfriend.

We had hoped for an outdoor party on our new deck, but the weather certainly did not cooperate and we all ended up inside. But with the guys downstairs with the keggerator and bunch of toys and more toys to play with upstairs, everyone had a good time and it didn't feel too crazy.

Happy Birthday AGAIN!

The Best Birthday Party Ever

MiniM.E.'s 5th birthday party has been in the works for months.

She wanted her party at the indoor water park at the Great Escape with her three best friends.  The whole thing went through many revisions, but the final result was this: Four girls and their dads at the waterpark all afternoon. Moms and siblings meet back with dads and daughters for pizza and cake.

Since the moms were home, I didn't get to see the excitement on the girls' faces, but from what I hear, everyone thought it was the best birthday party ever and MiniM.E. thought it was the best day ever. So I guess it went well. All the girls got along and had a fantastic time, so much so that they were late for dinner because they didn't want to leave! The fun continued at our house with pizza and cake and everyone left exhausted and happy.

Happy Birthday MiniM.E.!

It's hard to believe I have written a post with a similar title four times before this one... but here it is- FIVE!

To my five-going-on-thirty-year-old,

I feel so lucky this year that while the moms of other turning-five-year-olds have to send their kids off to school for hours a day I get to spend all day with you. You amaze us every day with the thoughts you have and the things you learn and the things you teach me.  You are sensitive and caring and loving and smart and you have a fantastic sense of humor.  We have watched to turn into such an incredible daughter and the best big sister any little sister could ask for.  As much as we don't want you to grow up, we are excited to watch you learn and play and grow and see more of the person you are becoming. We are so lucky to have you!

For MiniM.E.'s birthday there was lots of playing and presents and excitement. The special part of the day was that when LittleL.G. took her nap and I worked on the cake for her big party tomorrow, Daddy took her to Ellms'.

So MiniM.E. had a day full of fun, followed by presents and cake and the anticipation of tomorrow's party. Definitely the start of the best birthday weekend ever!