Sunday March 25, 2012
Well yesterday was a complete success!
The dance pictures went as smooth as could be.
We were there right on time, only waited 10 minutes, and were back home within an hour.
And it's a 20 minute drive each way.
That's pretty good.
I must thank my step-mom Dianne for coming over early to the party and helping me with hair and make-up.
Things went so smoothly and we were so ahead of time that it almost seemed as though I didn't need her.
But without her, I'm sure it would have gone very differently.
(Above: Hannah, 6 going on 16)
(Above: Ava, Age 3)
(Below: Sisters - I've been told they are almost identical!)
The party was an absolute blast!
Aside from my daughter Hannah throwing a dance party using my iPod instead of hers (she knows better) with the kitchen stereo (think hip-hop and rock vs. Kids Bop) everything went amazingly well!
I love seeing our friends after not seeing them since the end of summer last year.
It's always amazing to me how much their kids have grown! I love watching our kids, who are all about the same age, play together as if they see each other all the time!
And to see those friends who are expecting new babies this late spring and summer is so exciting too!
Today I'm thankful that everything went off without a hitch. We had plenty of food, the weather was nice enough that we played outside mostly and it seemed as though everyone had a great time catching up.
I know I did!
Saturday March 24, 2012
Today is the big day.
Not only do we have the girls' birthday party, but we also have the girls' dance pictures.
I love getting their dance pictures taken.
And so do they.
They get to put tons of makeup on, and it's the first time they get to wear their recital costumes.
After that, we get to race home to put on our party dresses and play!
Their birthday party is usually a big event around here.
We invite our whole family, and all of our friends and their kids.
It's kind of a "Mid-Winter" break and get-together.
There are upwards of 30 or more people here.
Best of all, I don't have to clean today.
At all.
Maybe a little pick up after everyone has gone home, but I'll save the after-party cleaning for tomorrow.
Today, I'm going to relax and enjoy myself.
I am thankful for great family and friends - both for Mommy and my girls. It is something I look forward to every year.
Thursday March 22, 2012
Today marks the second to last day of my absolutely exhausting cleaning spree.
I took spring cleaning to a whole new level.
I won't bore you with all of the nitty gritty details of everything I've done, but let's just say I will have soooo much more time this spring (the real spring, not this fake one we're getting teased with right now) and summer to PLAY!!
I have had so much energy this week preparing for the girls' birthday party this weekend.
And I've needed it.
But at the end of the day,
I.
Am.
Whooped.
I have had zero gumption to write anything.
So bear with me while I collect myself and after this weekend I will be back at it.
Today, I'm thankful that I can see the finish line.
