Happy Spring Break!

We are in the middle of Spring Break!  Well, it is "the middle" if you consider that the break started on Friday after school (noon), which means we are in day 5 of 10.  Anyway, yesterday we went to COSI and had a great time after waiting in line for an hour (literally) to get our tickets.  Guess lots of people had the same idea.  But it was fun.  As usual, Georgia made a friend and we ended up eating lunch with her very nice family then spent another hour in the Ocean exhibit with them.  Hopefully we will get some photos up later this week.

Busy Birthday Weekend

We packed a whole lot into these past 3 days in order to celebrate Georgia's birthday with friends and family! 

On Friday, Georgia shared her choice of strawberry cupcakes (with strawberry icing) with her classmates.  After school, her friend Madelynn and Madi's little sister Isabella came over to play for about an hour.  They spent most of the time drawing with sidewalk chalk (a birthday present) on the back patio.  Later that night, we went to Georgia's favorite restaurant, Dewey's, for pizza.  She decided to change up our usual order - half cheese + half pepperoni - to half cheese + half bacon...because we like to walk on the wild side occassionally.  The waiter served us a piece of carrot cake with a lit candle, one that Georgia has saved - "I know!  I'll start a candle collection!" 

On Saturday, we hosted a brunch for my parents and sisters + husbands.  We had a great time!  After opening gifts, Georgia asked, "Mommy, do they have to go now?  Because I don't want them to."  They didn't leave for a few hours, much to Georgia's delight.  (These photos below are from Tante - Thanks!) 

Later that afternoon, Georgia and Brian headed to a classmate's birthday party at Jump Zone.  She was full of stories about how "so awesome" Jump Zone is and insists that I go next time, when she goes there for another classmate's party in May.

And finally, today we went up to Columbus to meet with Grandad, Nana, and Uncle Matt.  After a delicious brunch, we went over to Build-A-Bear where Georgia made her new bear, Annabelle, and selected a ballerina outfit (complete with dress, bow, and shoes - smart shopper!) as well as a pet chick named Clara - all for Annabelle.  We ended the day at our favorite ice cream shop - Jeni's!  It was a really great day and a fantastic way to end the weekend! 

Georgia, Brian and I are so fortunate to have such a wonderful family to share such important times with.  Georgia is a very loved child and we are so grateful for that.  

Also, GREAT news - Brian's cousin Michelle in TX gave birth to her twins - baby girl Cameron and baby boy Logan - today!!  Both babies and Michelle are doing well.  Big brother Harrison's reaction to the twin siblings?  "wanna watch Cars."  We are so happy for their family!

Happy Birthday to Georgia!!!!

Happy Birthday, Aunt Kathy!!

Aunt Kathy was in town yesterday so Georgia and I met her for lunch on her way out of town today.  We took the opportunity to give her birthday gift to her.  This is the first real quilt that I've made - meaning, I actually quilted (instead of tying it off) and bound it properly.  All I can say is that batik fabrics are very forgiving!  I am proud of it, though, and hope to do more quilting. 

(Check back on Saturday for photos of Tante's gift!)

Happy Birthday to Tante and Aunt Kathy!!!

Lost Tooth #6

Georgia waited very patiently for this tooth to fall out
on its own this morning.  Very exciting for her!! 
She is very proud of herself for waiting.

Hurry Up, Spring!!

Daddy-Daughter Dance: Official Photo

Haircut!!