Friday was Carmen's 3rd Birthday! We started the morning with Birthday Mickey Mouse Pancakes topped with a candle. After breakfast, we cleaned up and headed out to paint pottery. Daddy took the day off so that we could enjoy some family time. We happened to run into Sydney and her grandma at the pottery place so we all painted together.
After nap, it was time to get dressed up for our annual family photos. Can't show them to you yet but you will see them soon. After we returned home, the kids played in the backyard as they waited for Abel's sister to arrive from California. We sang to Carmen and did a little ice cream cake before going to bed.
Saturday was absolutely crazy but it went off perfectly. We started off at Carmen's dance class. Carmen did great and had fun doing their new dance to the "Monster Mash." Then it was off to lunch and then we hurried to Gianni's first baseball game of the fall season. His team is called "The Dragons."
Gianni hit the ball every time he was up to bat and to top it off he hit it at the first pitch! It probably helped that Abel took over the pitching for the coach (who we love dearly but he isn't the best picther) so Gianni got to hit off of daddy.
Then it was home for a quick shower and off to Carmen's Birthday Party. Carmen's party was held at the little gym. This was sooooo worth the money. They set up, they clean up, they help open presents, they write down what she gets and from who, they read the cards, they cut and serve the cake. What did I do.....sat back, took pictures, and watched! It was great!
My baby is three and she loved her special day. We were so happy to have all of our friends with us to help her celebrate. After the party it was supposed to be time for a pumpkin patch but Abel, the kids, and Abel's sister and family were all pooped...ok I was too. We went home and grilled up some dinner and just hung out in the backyard. Justin's fiance Rachel came over as well and joined us for dinner. It was a perfect end to a perfect day. The kids were in bed by 7:20 and I was asleep at 8:30. Back to work tomorrow : (
What a busy day you had...I was wondering how the pumpkin patch was going to go after the party!?
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great - tell Abel that I am very proud of him for helping pick the new background out!
Love the new picture header! Glad all body parts were included this time!