Lilly Turns 5

This year, Lilly asked for a My Little Pony/Rainbow themed birthday party. So, we went with it! I looked for rainbows and pony's and wa-la, we made it happen! She had a few of her friends this year along with our families. We ordered a bounce house and had a My Little Pony pinata for the kids to enjoy. I always worry about the weather, it's either rainy, cold or cold! Never warm, like I hope, or like the weather will call for! So, this year, it was predicted to be warm, then as the week went on, the weather continued to drop and by her actual party day, it was 40 degrees and freezing. I think we saw snow flurries. Really... why me every year? Well, good thing the kids don't mind. They bundled up and bounced in the bounce house! They even enjoyed breaking the pinata. Lilly got way to many gifts and loved opening them with her cousins and friends.  
On the actual day of her birthday, she celebrated at school with her friends and teachers. They made her a big cupcake and signed their names on it for her and she got to wear a birthday crown! So special. When she came home from school and we were home from work, we gave her our presents and took her to her favorite, Red Robin. We enjoyed our time with her on her special day. I can't believe that our baby is 5!

Sagan Humphrey Frase is born!

 Here is sweet, Sagan at 1 week old!

 Proud big cousin! Sagan is on her mind all of the time. She can't wait to babysit him!!

 Lovin his paci!

 Big cousin, Preston and soon to be playmate! The only boys!

 Aww.. Lanie Lou is so excited to be a big sister soon, this is good practice!

Love his one eye open, he's just checking to see whos watching (or staring) at  him!!

 

We are all smitten with this litltle monkey! He has captured all of our hearts. We are beyond exctied for my sister and Saylor and can't wait to be apart of his life!

Baby #3 for Stacie and Ryan

The happy family of 2 will soon be the happy family of 3... with 1 boy and 2 girls! Super excited for them!! Congratulations to my brother and Stacie!!

Easter 2013

This year for Easter, we dyed eggs at home and left the Easter Bunny a note the night before! Lilly wrote " Dear Easter Bunny, will you please bring me a present"... the Easter Bunny brought her a present and more! Always a reason to open gifts, right? Well, she was very appreciated! and that's what matters most, I think :) Anyways, after Easter morning, we had Ryan's family over for brunch. It was perfect and delish. We hosted! From there, we went to Ryan and Stacie's for Easter dinner. The kids played, hunted for eggs and kept busy while the adults patiently waited to find out what my brother and sister n law were expecting.  At this point, I know everyone knows, but the anticipation on that day was killing us! Check out the next post.

What to do when it's cold, warm, raining, snowing and just plain unpredictable?

 Hula Hoop?

 Go to the Harlem Glob Trotters?

 Dance with cousins?

 Or dress for all kinds of weather- these days in Michigan you just don't know!!

Mid-Winter Break

 Bath time is always fun, Lilly loves to play and draw all over the tub~

 Baking homemade oatmeal cookies.

  If you ask her what she wants to be when she grows up, she'll tell you a rock star and a teacher. Sometimes a doctor will come up too!

 Still LOVES her princess dresses and playing dress up.

Beauty Shop! Cutting hair like her Titi.

In February, Walled Lake takes a Mid-Winter break. Can I just say, it's fabulous! Unfortunately, for me, I was sick. It worked out though, because I didn't have to take any time off from work. Plus, this kept us close to home. We baked, played dress up, danced, had beauty shop time (Ryan is a good sport) and just did whatever. I mainly rested on the couch, while Lilly kept busy. When I finally felt better, we ventured to Great Lakes Crossing and hit Rain Forest Cafe. It was my first time, and Lilly's 2nd. She loves it there. It's a great place for kids to eat, so much to look at and all kinds of noises! After we ate, we walked over to the play area and she rode a few rides and jumped around! I think that was our busiest day.