Viv's Big Sister Party

We told you last week that Viv's school had a Big Sister party for her. Here are some of the photos that her teachers took for us of the party.
One of Viv's many snacks?

Playing in the sandbox with her friend.

Such a ham!

Directing the class.

Aren't they cute?

Meet Elliana - A new addition to Vivienne's World

Meet Elliana.
She was born Wednesday, April 7th at 12:04 pm. Five days early.

Stats: 6lbs. 14 oz. and 20 inches long.

Our first family photo.

We think she's a real cutie.

Viv has been very excited about meeting her new sister.

Viv's school had a Big Sister Party for her. Here she is in her Big Sister crown.

Checking out Elliana.

Going home (and yes, I made the hat and blanket).

Welcoming Baby Elli home.

Just us girls.

Various Photos

Viv dressed up for dinner with Pop-pop.
All smiles in her new dress.

Viv loves to fly down the hill in her car.

Actually, she just loves to be in her car.

Visiting the chickens that live next door to mom-mom and pop-pop.

Finally... its finished!

Yes, the kitchen (and entire remodel) is finished! We've spent the last week unpacking, cleaning, and organizing the new space.

I've cooked dinner every night since Sunday. Its been so great to not eat take-out.

We still have small odds and ends to buy and I still need to put more things away, but so far its been wonderful. We're really happy with the finished results.

We really love the counter tops (quartz) and backsplash (marble).

Impromtu Play Date

Last Saturday Kathryn and her family stopped by while taking a walk in the neighborhood. The girls ended up playing in Viv's room.
They had a great time.

Kathryn and her family even stayed for dinner.

First Zoo Trip 2010

Last Sasturday we had temperatures in the 70s so we took Viv to the Zoo.
This little Squirrel Monkey said hello to Viv.

Say "cheese."

The best way to see the Zoo.

Happy Belated Birthday

Last week J and I celebrated our birthdays.
Viv was happy to celebrate our "happy happy" day(s) by eating cake.

The Big Reveal and Big Night

No, not the kitchen! Viv's Big Girl Room. We sent Viv to mom-mom and pop-pop's house for the weekend and we worked all weekend to finish the room.
The room still needs some window treatments and other finishing touches, but mostly its finished.

Viv came home last night and was very excited to find her owl pillow and lamp.

Viv was a trooper. She (along with all her stuffed animals) slept in her bed all night.

Kitchen Remodel Update

All of the base cabinets and most of the wall cabinets are installed.
Today the counter top installers come to make the counter top template.

Counter top installation is scheduled for March 17th.

Other than counter tops and backsplash only a few details remain. We should have a (mostly) complete kitchen two weeks from today. Finally, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Just Because