Abi's Birthday Party!

Abi had a very busy couple of days - the day after she finished her play, we celebrated her 6th birthday party with a gymnastics party. This year the theme of the party was purple unicorns (which Abi was VERY specific about).  All the kids had a great time jumping, sliding and running around the gym.  Abi's favorite part was her purple chocolate cupcakes and getting to open presents!

Getting a rundown of the rules

After an hour of gymnastics, it was time for a snack and cupcakes...

It's tough to blow out 6 candles!

Presents!!!

The Birthday Girl with her friends

Charlotte & Wilbur

After many hours of rehearsals, the big day(s) arrived and it was finally showtime!  With 145 students in the show, ranging from Kindergarten to 6th grade, I was amazed at how well it all came together - much congratulations to Abi's great Drama teacher, who obviously has the patience of a Saint!

Abi had a small non-speaking role as a Bubble Girl in the play. She learned a choreographed dance which she performed with a group of girls and they did great. She was one of the only Kindergarteners in the play but through the process, she met some new friends and seemed to really enjoy the whole experience.  I am so proud of her for having the courage to not only perform on stage in front of the whole school (not to mention a packed auditorium on opening night!), but also for auditioning and trying new things which I know pushed her out of her comfort zone. She handled it all wonderfully!

Applying her stage make-up before the show

I had lots of practice since she had 3 shows on Thursday and 1 on Friday!

Ready to go!!!

All of the kids had bios hanging in the school hallway

The Charlotte & Wilbur Program

The chaos in the hall, as the kids line up before the start of the show

Abi's Dance Number
(She is the one in the pink and white striped shirt)

Brady trying to catch a peek of the show

Patiently waiting for the play to finish before she takes her final trip on stage.

Abi's curtain call...

I love the fact that she is blowing kisses to the audience! :)

Celebrating with the other Bubble Girls as she finishes her last performance.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made her first play performance a memorable one!  

Stay tuned for the latest updates on our little actress  - she just signed up for the Spring play at her school.  This one does not require an audition and is only open to Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders.  She has not been assigned a role yet but the name is the play is "Candyland" and was written by students at her school.  Should be fun!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Brady!

A few things about Brady as he turns 3 years old:
* He can make any plate of food resemble a construction site
* His favorite activity is to cuddle under a blanket while reading a book although he must have his pillow pet, giraffe lovie & blanket in place before we can begin.
* Brady can be bossy at times.
* Loves his big sister! He desperately wants to share all of his "news" with her.  He only refers to her as "Sissy".
* Enjoys puzzles
* A bit slow on the potty training front...Mom is more than ready for Brady to move into this next phase of his life!
* Brady can have a bit of a temper at times when he gets frustrated or mad.
* Loves taking warm (actually, hot) showers and baths and "shaving" his beard and mustache is a must!
* Brady is very picky about his wardrobe and regardless of the weather, he insists on wearing short sleeves every day.
* Brady has an infectious laugh that can makes our whole family crack up.

And here is our birthday boy's day in pictures:

Waking Up

I think it may be time for Brady to get a "big boy bed" :)

Helping out by getting Sadie her morning cookie

Time to pick up Sissy from school...

A playdate with his best buddy, Chase

Someone is not fond of the idea of taking a nap today...

...but he finally surrenders.

An afternoon snack

And some arts and crafts before dinner at Red Robin.

He's all smiles until he realizes that all those people are coming to our table :)

He wasn't sure of what to make of all the singing...

but he LOVED the ice cream sundae 

(unfortunately his table manners have not gotten any better with age!)

Present Time!!

"Thanks Sissy!"

Giving some kisses to Woody and Buzz

And just one last bedtime story before lights out!

Happy 3rd Birthday My Sweet Boy!