My mom recently took her once-in-a-lifetime dream trip to Ireland (although now she swears up and down that she will go back someday) and came back with this cute red hat and pink sweater for Grace. Because she's so cute I had to post several pictures of her wearing it (and these weren't the only ones I took!).
We recently hosted a baby shower for my cousin Ashley's new baby, Riggins. The first picture is my girl cousins and me. We've celebrated with a lot of bridal and baby showers over the last 10 years. It's been so fun! It's a great time seeing and catching up with the girls!
William turned FOUR on February 21st! We celebrated his birthday two weekends before because Olly was going to be in England over William's birthday. We went to an indoor play place not too far from home. William had a lot of fun! Unfortunately I didn't get too many pictures as my camera battery died right in the middle of the party :(
William kept referring to his party as his "pretend birthday". In his four year old mind you can't celebrate your birthday on any other day than your birthday. My parents came over for his "real" birthday and we had dinner and cupcakes. He kept saying, "Mama, when is everyone going to get here?" thinking we were having another birthday party with guests because it was his "real" birthday. He enjoys parties and presents when he's the center of attention (what four year old doesn't?!).
Gracie turned ONE on January 26, 2010! We had her birthday party a few days after. She wasn't feeling well due to a fever and double ear infections (that's another post!). We still had a really nice time. I haven't been updating my blog. I'm a busy full-time working mom, but I really do still have time! No excuse!
William was so excited on Christmas morning to open his presents. After all, he'd been waiting anxiously and impatiently for weeks! Here he is enjoying his new Batcave which he had talked about non-stop for weeks. He was so obsessed with getting a Batcave that he carried around a Fleet Farm magazine with an advertisement and picture of a Batcave. He eat, breathed, and slept Batcaves.
William and Grace also received a dollhouse by Plan Toys. LOVE this thing! It's so sturdy and fun. It even holds up to Gracie's beatings and William's rough play! We will have this for years to come and I am sure that my grandchildren will play with it someday!