Happy Birthday, Ryan!

Ryan turned four this year, and to celebrate being such a big boy, he planned his whole day himself. First, we went to story time at the Bean Museum. Then Ryan got to choose where we ate our weekly lunch with Nate (El Pollo Loco-"the tortilla place").



Ryan helped plan and decorate his Scooby-Doo cake. He was so excited! We got some Papa John's pizza and then went to Fat Cats for bowling.









We all had a great time, and he's already making plans for next year!

Happy Birthday, Sofie!

It's a couple of days late, but I thought I'd share some highlights from her second birthday.

The kids and I went to Hogle Zoo with Warren, Lindsay, Megan, and Peter. The kids loved the train.






We loved all the baby animals, especially the baby elephant, Zuri. She was adorable and such an entertainer. We also watched baby monkeys, baby cats, baby snow leopard, and the baby giraffe.





The kids also enjoyed the carousel (who doesn't love riding on a tiger or a panda?).





Sofie loved opening her presents and was so excited for each one that she wouldn't pit any down and we had to encourage her to open more. Among her presents was a Minnie Mouse purse with a gigantic lipstick.



Her cake was pink with pink frosting and Disney princesses dancing around a castle.



I love my independent little chatterbox with a heart of gold!