Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Fashion Show 8th Birthday Party
It may not be every girls' dream, but it was Mikayla's. She wanted to be a Fashion Show diva for a night! I say it every year, but "This party was a lot of work!" We started the evening with some pizza and cupcakes (in the shape of an 8 of course). Then, after presents, Each girl choose a "diamond ring" with a number on the inside to divide up the girls. Each group started at a different table and then we would rotate through (at least that was the plan). The tables they could go to were: make up, decorate flip flops, decorate a mirror, and paint a tee shirt. When everyone was done, they went to Mikayla's room to dress up. We had boas, jewelry, and my old prom dresses hanging about to use. When everyone was ready, we went downstairs where the fashion runway waited to be lit up! (I used panels from the girls' closet door, laid material over them with white lights along the sides, chose some music, and Voila!) Mikayla had a blast! I'm hoping for Chucky Cheese next year though!
Pizza time.
Cupcakes!
Opening presents...I love this photo! Such a beautiful smile!
The Diva emerges!
The Fashion Show. My niece, Sophia had a fake microphone and announced the beginning of the show.
We just danced and celebrated when our Fashion Show was over:
Pizza time.
Cupcakes!
Opening presents...I love this photo! Such a beautiful smile!
The Diva emerges!
The Fashion Show. My niece, Sophia had a fake microphone and announced the beginning of the show.
We just danced and celebrated when our Fashion Show was over:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Appleton
We were delighted that my sister took us to Bay Beach in Green Bay, WI. There was so much to do and it was inexpensive. A very neat place!
Even though this pony ride went in a tiny circle, it was the girls' first time on a horse. They were so excited!
Ferris Wheel Photos...
Fun times in Sophia's pool. BTW, we gave away our trampoline and bought a pool a bit larger than this for ourselves. I'm still trying to figure out the maintenance, but the kids have been enjoying it!
Sophia's party was at a gymnastics place. My girls couldn't wait to show off what they've been learning this summer.
(Christine, don't kill me for putting this one in my blog, but you guys were so cute with your party hats on!)
After our fun in Appleton, we took Sophia back home with us so she could experience Mikayla's birthday party--Fashion Show theme! My camera and camcorder died before Kayla's party, Nate took some pictures on his cell phone and a friend of mine took some on her camera. I need to get them from them to post next...
Even though this pony ride went in a tiny circle, it was the girls' first time on a horse. They were so excited!
Ferris Wheel Photos...
Fun times in Sophia's pool. BTW, we gave away our trampoline and bought a pool a bit larger than this for ourselves. I'm still trying to figure out the maintenance, but the kids have been enjoying it!
Sophia's party was at a gymnastics place. My girls couldn't wait to show off what they've been learning this summer.
(Christine, don't kill me for putting this one in my blog, but you guys were so cute with your party hats on!)
After our fun in Appleton, we took Sophia back home with us so she could experience Mikayla's birthday party--Fashion Show theme! My camera and camcorder died before Kayla's party, Nate took some pictures on his cell phone and a friend of mine took some on her camera. I need to get them from them to post next...
When July Meets August
I haven't had much time to update the blog lately because I've been having long days of training and prep work for my new job at Kingdom Kids Preschool. I'm blown away and have so much awe at teachers and what they need to do to get ready for school!
We finally had a good night towards the end of July to shoot off the rest of our fireworks that Nate bought. The girls enjoyed it. They've also enjoyed catching fireflies to use as nightlights in their room. The next morning, Ellie enjoys releasing them one by one.
Mikayla with a sparkler.
The girls are still taking gymnastics lessons once a week. Mikayla ended up with private lesson for no extra cost because there was only one other girl in her class and she dropped out.
Poor Elyana got bit by something near her eye. It got worse than this before it finally got better. Her response was, "Don't worry, Mama, I'll get used to it."
The girls and I traveled to Appleton to spend some time with my sister and attend my niece's birthday party. On the way there, we stopped at Nate's parents house. I was so excited to finally meet the newest member of our family, Alice, Micah and Jordan's baby. It's still weird to think of myself being called a Great Aunt! She's such a sweetie and I can't believe I once held my own kids who were tinier than her!
We finally had a good night towards the end of July to shoot off the rest of our fireworks that Nate bought. The girls enjoyed it. They've also enjoyed catching fireflies to use as nightlights in their room. The next morning, Ellie enjoys releasing them one by one.
Mikayla with a sparkler.
The girls are still taking gymnastics lessons once a week. Mikayla ended up with private lesson for no extra cost because there was only one other girl in her class and she dropped out.
Poor Elyana got bit by something near her eye. It got worse than this before it finally got better. Her response was, "Don't worry, Mama, I'll get used to it."
The girls and I traveled to Appleton to spend some time with my sister and attend my niece's birthday party. On the way there, we stopped at Nate's parents house. I was so excited to finally meet the newest member of our family, Alice, Micah and Jordan's baby. It's still weird to think of myself being called a Great Aunt! She's such a sweetie and I can't believe I once held my own kids who were tinier than her!
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