Last Friday I hosted my 3rd annual Easter Brunch. I've always loved Easter. If you asked me as a kid what my favorite holiday was, I would say Easter. So I've decided to make that my holiday to host a fun get together. I forgot to take pictures before we started eating, but you get the idea.
Boston was a little slow and only gathered 2-3 eggs. Here is the look on her face when she realizes there aren't any more. "Huh?" She cracks me up.
Then back inside for more playing and mom chatting. The girls all played so well together and seemed to have a great time. They each got a little foam purse and stickers craft to take home as well. Thanks for coming everyone! We love having you all over :)
Just a quick run down of things we did in September.
Lots of playing together.
Playing in the rain.
My van got backed into. Yes, another accident. Go ahead, make jokes. The girl was driving her boyfriends car. She didn't want her mom to find out, so they paid us cash instead of going through insurance. I'm pretty sure I took their whole life savings, including a dollar coin. Funny story. I met the boyfriend at a park where I was having a meeting Tot Lot so that he could give me the money. It totally looked like a drug deal with this skater kid handing me a envelope full of cash. I quickly counted it, pocketed it, and departed. Oops!
Brighton had her first field trip (she's not in the picture, she was way too scared). But they had Prehistoric Pets come and show the kids a bunch of snakes, turtles, frogs, etc. It was fun, and Boston even got to come.
We had our first family movie theater experience. We saw The Lion King. Boston was in awe. She sat through 90% of it. A quick walk up and down the stairs and then she ate fruit snacks on my lap until the end.
We've entered the awkward smile phase.
These girls love baths. Boston is a fish. She loves to lay down, and then flip over (almost drowning herself) and then sit up and repeat.
A VERY rare picture. After lunch at Chick Fil A and then the Aquarium with an old friend.
Movie night in mommies bed. I've been waiting for these evenings for a long time. So much fun.
Play dates with our bestie Adalie.
Bachelorette GNO with Kristy and the other sister-in-laws. Sorry, I don't have any pictures of Darrel and Kristy's wedding!
This munchkin does not leave home without her blankie and baba.She is 100% hooked.
I don't really let her drag it all over, but she tries!
**HOLD UP** Is she sleeping? On the floor? Not in a bed? YES she is! (I think I heard angels singing when I saw this). This is the first, I repeat first time Brighton has ever fallen asleep around the house. As Braden and I were starring at her he says, "We finally have a normal child".
The only picture I somehow took while at the aquarium.
And last, we got a few cute and sassy outfits from Nana and Grandma. Thank you!
Brighton and I hosted a little Easter Brunch for a couple of her friends the other day. She was so excited about it. Every time we saw anything Easter, she would say, "Look! It's an Easter Party!"
First we ate. On the menu: Yogurt Parfaits, Blueberry and Banana Nut Muffins, Eggs, Fruit, Juice, and Mommy Juice aka Diet Coke.
Next we went to the petting zoo...
...I mean Easter egg hunt. The possum just observed. A little creepy, but we didn't let it stop our fun!
Harley was so excited about her eggs. I don't think she took her eyes off of them for the rest of the party.
Festive hats were worn.
Cute pictures were taken. Thanks to Stacy!
A little friendly wrestling. Which surprisingly, didn't end in any tears!
The babies enjoyed watching their older friends have fun.
Boston in her classic squatters pose.
Miss Adalie practicing her new walking skills.
Then some mom and me shots were taken. So glad new mommy Amy was able to come so close to Baby Liv being born.
Shawna and Maggers
Leslie and Harley
Uh...
Stacy and Adalie
The girls went home with a mini Easter basket filled with things picked out by Brighton.
Brighton was so excited about all of the leftover balloons, she carried them with her the rest of the day.
In March I participated in Little Penelope Lanes semi-annual boutique and sold my family recipe "green sauce" (avocado sauce) and enchilada sauce. I also made gift card holders and decided to just sell both at one table. Kind of random. I did better than I thought I would, and had a ton of fun doing it!
We did some hang time with friends. Amy ran into get our lunch, and I let the girls watch a movie in the back seat while we waited. They both had to have their seat belts on, and they thought it was awesome.
We also hit up Pretend City for Amy and Audrey's "last day". It was a lot of fun, especially carpooling together :)
Of course we've been to Disneyland a few times. Brighton talks non stop about Small World and Pirates. "Pirates isn't scary..."
We've been going for lots of walks. Brighton's new favorite thing is to push Bossy in the umbrella stroller. Boston refuses to sit forward and is always trying to stand or twist around to look at her sister.
Brighton is getting more and more girlie. She loves princess dresses, sunglasses, shoes, her nails painted, lip gloss, and if I let her, she would wear mascara.
Last week was really warm so we took advantage and hit up the beach, splash pad, and our lady bug sand box turned swimming pool.
Since Boston is always a fountain of slobber and/or snot, her face was covered in sand at all times. I didn't even bother trying to keep it off.
Brighton lost her footing while out in the water and couldn't get her balance. So I ran out and "saved" her. When we got out of the water she said over and over, "I went too far, I went too far". Now she says, "I go too far, and mommy saves me!" Hopefully she doesn't think she can just run out in the ocean and I'll always save her. I've tried to get that across to her several times just in case.
Boston LOVED the splash pad. She sat in her little squat position most of the time, then would stand up and squeal really loud and then go back to her squat. It was cracking me up.
Look at those chubby legs! I just love it!!!
Our apartment complex pool... I'm thinking of having a pool party. Who's in? ;)
And nothing better than some frozen yogurt on a hot day.
And last, Boston took her first couple of steps this last Sunday. She is desperately trying to walk, but can only do 3 or 4 little steps.
