Friendsgiving and my new niece!!!

Friendsgiving

I had a vision of what holidays would be.

I always thought that there would be

gleeful children running through the house squealing with laughter

adults with wine in their glasses and smiles on their faces.

Not that our holidays are bad it's just that

it's not what I had imagined.

So when all else fails create a new tradition.

Last weekend we had our closest friends over with their children.

We had a potluck.

I provided the turkey and our friends provided the trimmings.

Wine and gleeful squealing was bountiful.

So bountiful indeed that I set my camera down and could not find it.

But here is the crew that provided plenty of squealing.

My friend Monica was supposed to come

but, well she was otherwise engaged in a more important endeavor.

Baby Kaya Simone is here

and true perfection.

I am so excited I get to be her Auntie, and Lily

is taking her big cousin duties very, very seriously.

Welocome to the world baby girl.
I am so happy you are here and healthy and a girl!
I can't lie I was hoping for a girl and so was Lily pie.

Halloween

Lily started off our Halloween festivities

by making sure that Wally was not

left out of the festivities.

I am sure he appreciated wearing the Lily flower costume.

We headed down to our favorite neighborhood

and joined some of our favorite people.

It was once again an extremely enjoyable evening.

Great company

an amazing warm October night

adorable kids and candy!

See, I mean, really
ADORABLE!!!!

And perhaps a little smelly :0)

the woopie cushion was resurrected.

Trick or Treat

Can you believe our parents won't carry our candy?

Sheesh~

unbelievable

Some sillies after candy!!!
Tink is just so very scary :0)

6 Year portraits

For my mom's birthday Lily got her picture taken.

My parents have begged,

Some may even say badgered me

to grow out Lily's hair.

After seeing Rapunzel Lily wanted long hair.

So their wish was granted.

Of course my daughter has her own way of doing everything.

So, now she has long hair but,

will only wear her hair one of two ways.

1 bun or 2.

Which kinda defeats the purpose of having really long hair

but,

she most likely won't get lice in Kindergarten :0)

So the point to this really long story is that I made Lily wear her hair down

for Nonnie's birthday present.

I got her to do this willingly by telling her that

after she got her picture taken my way

we could put her hair up and take her picture in her Princess Tiana costume.

I think the pictures turned out fantastic but,

Boy is my baby girl a big girl NOW!!!

Happy Birthday and Pumpkin carving

Today we had a small party for my mom.

My nephew came with his son.

Yes that's right I'm a Great Aunt.

Way to make me feel old Robbie.

Gasp......

Lily sat on Auntie Jessica's lap.

Yea for improvements in relationships.

We decided to do a little pumpkin carving.

Ewww the inside of a pumpkin is gross.




Pumpkin carving takes some serious concentration.

Whoooo Hoooooo

Scary!!

And then, oh so, sweet.

Happy Birthday

to my beautiful, kind, generous Mama!

A Royal Affair

The day began VERY early with the last ring being cut from our paper chain.

Followed by some bouncing and yelling,

It's party day!!! The perfect setting for a Royal Affair.

I do adore my parents personal park,

oh, I mean yard!

Some snuggles while anticipating the arrival of our
Royal guests.



Our first guest arrived

and the Royal party begins.

Thank you to Irma for traveling so far to attend our Royal affair.




Jake came the day before to help us make cupcakes.

He told Lily he would protect her from the dragon.

He took his knight duties seriously.




A little ice breaker to help our guests get in the mood.

Tiaras for the girls

and whats a knight without his shield.

Attention all young princesses and knights,

The dragon has filled the kingdom with fright.

He's swiped the royal treasure and flown away.

We'll need all of your help to save the day.

To help you must play a game and find the clues.

There hidden inside the dragon eggs waiting for you.

And the hunt for the Royal Treasure begins!

You're all doing quite well on this Royal quest,

But you must practice with these next dragon test.

The Royal Dragon Trainer you must make it through,

Before the dragon beast reveals himself to you.

The Test of Wit

Can you make the Royal Jester laugh

By far the favorite party game

Test of Aim

Use your sword or magic wand to pop the bubbles.

And lastly to become a dragon master you must complete

The test of Strength

And finally the dragon revealed himself to the dragon masters

What good would a dragon master be without the chance

to slay the wily beast.

My favorite picture of the day.

All the hard work is well worth it

when I look at that face!

Now that the dragon masters have surely worked up an appetite

Cupcakes!!!!

Happy Birthday my sweet Princess

I truly wish all your birthday wishes come true!

Yummy!

These two crack me up

I love you Miss Sofia!

The tale of two snow whites

Aren't they adorable!

Beautiful cousin Ava.

Sir Jaxton

Cupcake Mania!

And of course the presents

Happy Birthday Mi Princesa

we love you like crazy cakes!