The Circus

For Viv's big birthday gift we took her to the Circus.

She was still under the weather with a cold but she seemed to enjoy the show.

We went with friends.

The kids after the show.

Happy Birthday Vivi!

Vivi had a long birthday weekend. It started with a birthday party at school.

Vivi got to wear her Happy Birthday crown all day.

The birthday child also gets to blow out the quiet candle at the end of circle time.

Later that night we celebrated Vivi's birthday at mom-mom and pop-pop's house. Vivi took the train to Doylestown with her Daddy after school as a birthday treat.

Vivi and Aunt Carla.

Blowing out the candles.

This year's cake theme - Disney Princess.

Yesterday we had a Princess party for Vivi and 9 of her friends.

In all the Princess chaos this was the only picture of the second Princess cake we managed to take.

The other little Princess (and her Prince Charming) also attended the party.

She had a good time trying out all of her big sister's gifts.

Here Come the Threes

These pictures are from our last snow storm several weeks ago. I've been too busy to upload them. Viv and I went down a sled ramp together.

A solo run.

Waking up this morning. Happy Birthday sweetie.

Happy 10th Birthday Elli!

Wow. Can it really be 10 months?

I had no time to play with the light for these photos.

Also, no time for styling. Elli was up and away after only a few pictures... she just started letting go of what she is holding onto and standing briefly. Walking is coming very soon.

Random Pics

Elli is feeding herself now. Not all the food ends up in her mouth but she seems to be enjoying the "real" food much more than the baby food. That dark spot is a blueberry in case you can't tell.

Viv helped me bake brownies last weekend. She likes to lick the mixing spoon.

Time for a quick nap...

Snowy Friends

We got some great snowman snow last night.

Viv built her very own Frosty.

Our street in the fresh snow.

Frosty had raisin eyes, stick arms, and Viv's cowboy hat to go with his carrot nose.

Crystal had to make do with baby carrots.

Please Touch Museum

Elli had fun at the PTM last week.

Elli playing first mate to Captain Juliet.

Elli's first time on a carousel.

I love this photo. Viv looking at the carousel top in amazement while Elli stares at Viv with the same expression of amazement.

Bowling

We took the kids bowling last weekend. Here's Elli and Charlie ready to throw some balls down the lane.

Izzie came too...

Yes, Dads were there.

Moms too.

Older siblings were there as well but amazingly no photos were taken of them. No photos of anyone bowling either... how sad. We took our new Flip camera. Maybe I'll post the video at some point.

Elli's first time at Standard Tap post bowling.

Sleeping

Last week Elli fell asleep in the car on the way home from daycare. I didn't have anywhere to put her when I got in the house so I placed her on the floor.

Oh Yes We Did!

We went to the Zoo the day before the snow storm. First visit in 2011!

The polar bears were very active.

Elli enjoying the polar bear show.

Checking out the bears.

Yes, it was cold!

One of the best things about visiting the zoo on a cold day - no crowds. Normally there is a crowd around this statue.