Monday, March 18, 2013

An Affectionate Child - Happy 2nd Birthday!


Piper's Birthday week started with warm weather at the park with a good friend.


 And a lot of fun with the boa her Dad picked out for her...


Another box came from Grandma Les...






 a Piper sized broom?
Awesome!



 More bonding with dolly


 She helped us put together her easel.
And even knows the difference between a wing-nut and a washer now, she was actually a lot of help.




Birthday Morning hugs from Daddy.
And an announcement that she, "Want go Mimi, Bapa's house and have fun"
okay, we'll work on that!


And learning how to catch and trow a ball with Aunt Sandi!






Check that form!






The Birthday Party had more balloons than I realized


But they looked awesome in the ocean themed decorations Aunt Amy put up


 Even if they did cause some overwhelm at first.


Piper and Giselle waiting for the sit n' spin to be put together.







 She likes her hugs.


 Aunt Sandi got Piper this dog that plays music, among other things. And Piper has made the first step of the stairs her own personal stage. Performing nightly with renditions of "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes," and the Alphabet Song.


She was moving too fast to get a good photo, but now that she's two we are Rahula bound 4 mornings a week.

This morning I was greeted with big tears when we pulled up.
But by the time I left she didn't even look at me when I said goodbye.


And by the time I got back she was initiating big group hugs with the other kids.


I'm anticipating a few more tears while she gets used to it, but it sure is great to know it is fleeting.

Today Miss Vicky had planed a special party for Piper, complete with mini cupcakes.
ya, this is a good thing...



Monday, March 11, 2013

Stone Soup, New Friends and Somersaults and more


We've been busy awaiting Piper's 2nd Birthday



 Don't worry - she's totally fine.
well, other than teething she's fine.
Josh picked her up from Mimi (Eileen's new name) and BaPa's
last weekend on his way back from an ambulance call.
Luck kid!
She's working on her last two 2 year molars.
Its been rough, but she's currently getting a break - I just hope it holds until after her Birthday! 
The teething kid vs. the non-teething kid?
whoa.
two more...just two more... we can do this...


 Pinterest is a Mother of a toddler's best friend.


 That is where I found this awesome idea.




 And the weather broke and got warm enough for some good ol' stone soup and mud pies.







She came in for some tickles aka "tickols" with Daddy, and some good ol' fun.
I think Josh is having a bit of fun with a toddler in the house.



Piper Looooooves her Daddy


Can't really blame her, he's a great Dad


 Playing the piano at school


and
Giselle is 2!
Birthday Party!


Speaking of Birthdays...


 Piper is excited to have a Birthday this week and a Mom who lets her open things as they come in.
I mean, it is a Birthday week...right?


 Grandma Sally sent a sweet doll and all these doll clothes, 
including matching PJs for Piper and her new friend.




 Oh..and the hats!









Her new friend has one too! Ready for Tea! 
Good thing the Easter Bunny heard she's in need of a tea set!






 oooooo...bling!





 The Birthday crown was awesome too!


You'll be seeing this again this week - I splurged on a tutu in Piper's favorite colors

She liked it so much, she started doing somersaults