Bailey's Birthday

Our dear friend Bailey celebrated her 4th birthday at CuriOdyssey.  The kids had a blast checking out all of the cool things and just being with some of their favorite friends.

A visit with friends

We were so happy to have the M family come to stay and visit with us this month!

Steph and Mommy were roommates in college and have remained very good friends.  We were so lucky that it worked out for them to visit us this year since our families don't get to see one another nearly enough.

One night when they were in town we had some of our other favorite people, the A and M families, over for a BBQ (since all of the mommies went to college and were in their sorority together).  Somehow they have grown from a group of 4 friends to a total of 17 (soon to be 18) with husbands and children!

 The next day, after the sleepover with our friends, we took them to ... where else?...Happy Hollow!

We had to share one of our favorite places with them.

We think that they might have liked it as much as we do!!

Thank you, M family, for coming to visit.  We had such fun!

Cookies and Champagne Playdate

This year Gina offered to host another Christmas "tradition" that began just last year (and I hope it continues for many years to come): our Cookies and Champagne Playdate.  The kids had a great time decorating Christmas cookies and exchanging gifts ... and the girls had fun sipping on champagne and chatting.  I feel so blessed to have wonderful girlfriends and that our kids are also becoming great friends.

What could be better than sharing Christmas over cookies and champagne with good friends?

Cowgirl Party!

Mia celebrated turning 2 last weekend at her cowgirl party held at Emma Prusch Farm Park.  The idea for a cowgirl party came about because of Mia's absolute love for animals.  She loves our pets (sometimes more than the humans that live in our house, I think), but also has a real connection with and interest in all kinds of animals.

The treat table: 

s'mores pops, cotton candy, popcorn cones, candy sticks, and pink ruffle cake

The Watering Hole:

cowgirl waters, chocolate and strawberry milk, root beer, sweet tea, and pink lemonade in mason jars

Somehow I missed shooting a picture of The Filling Station, but it served:

slow roasted ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad, green salad, fruit salad, baked beans, and cornbread muffins.

Cowgirl Cookie party favors

 The Pony Corral

The Birthday Girl

The kids enjoyed a tour of the farm and an opportunity to feed the animals

Off to the barn!

Visiting the pig

 The stick ponies are a hit!

"Happy Birthday to you...."

Coloring

Presents!

We were so incredibly lucky with the weather - it was absolutely the most gorgeous January day.  The kids spent hours on the playground to round out the party.

Of course, this required some extra treats...

S'mores pops were a favorite 

 And I'd say that this cowgirl is about ready to hit the hay (and the bath tub!)

Thanks to everyone who joined in Mia's special day.  It was a perfectly fitting celebration for our 2 year old cowgirl!