We held Taylor's 3rd birthday party on Sunday 10/21. We had 29 people total! 20 adults and 9 kiddos. The theme was Dora and it all turned out perfectly! We had beautiful weather (about 65 and sunny) which allowed all the kids to go outside and play for a little bit.
The menu was a nacho bar, complete with all the fixin's and taquitos and empanadas too. Ian made his guacamole (which Zack is obsessed with). The Dora cake was a hit! As were the margaritas :)
We had a great time! Taylor loved all her new presents (I don't think we need another plastic doll...ever!) and was so polite thanking everyone for their gift.
The a-maz-ing outfit was made by the fabulous Sheila Richardson (sheilarichardson.blogspot.com)! She kept calling it her "Dora dress that Mommy's friend made her". She looked ridiculously cute in it! Ahh!
I kicked in some creative talent (haha!) with the Dora banner and backpack gift bags.
What a great day celebrating our beautiful little 3 year old :)
The Northfield Twp. library had a cool little fall festival a few weeks ago, complete with pony rides! Taylor loved riding this pony and asked if she could go around again. Funny enough, the pony's name was....Jackie...HA!
Had to post this cute picture of T! We had to cut down the pine tree in the front yard because it had totally died. The stump is still there. One day while outside with Zack, she jumped up on it and said "I'm the Lorax!". So cute!
5 Years! Time flies when you're having fun!
The traditional anniversary gift for 5 years is wood. Zack had the most thoughtful and creative spin on wood. This rose wreath is made of wood shavings. It is so beautiful and unique.
We celebrated with a matinee movie (Taken 2) and a delightful dinner at Stillwater, complete with free (giant!) anniversary dessert. Yumm-o!
On Wednesday, October 10th, I accompanied Taylor on her very first field trip. The theme was "From Preschool to College" and we went on a tour of my old stomping grounds, EMU! We visited the football field, library, student center and science building, including million year old rock from Michigan. The kids got a kick out of climbing on the rocks.
Taylor had a great time and enjoyed her very first school bus ride. I must say, the harnesses they make those poor preschoolers wear are ridiculous! As you can see from the pictures, they couldn't move!
Little Ava Bean is officially a walker! On Saturday, 9/15, Zack was in the living room and I was in the kitchen. He said, "uh....I think Ava just took a few steps". We decided we would wait and see if she did it again before we officially marked it down in the baby book as first steps :)
Well, low and behold, she did it again. So we officially counted it as the first steps -- September 15, 2012 -- just 6 days before her 10 month milestone. A 9 month walker -- are you kidding me?!
I must admit -- I couldn't wait for Taylor to be old enough to partake in a dance class! Finally, that day has come! We enrolled her in a Baby Ballet & Tap class for 2 1/2 - 3 year olds at The Studio in South Lyon. The first half of the class is ballet, then they switch to tap. She has to wear a little leotard and tights and looks so freaking adorable! God bless the teachers who have the patience to teach these littles ones. They are getting better week by week, but it is pretty comical! Ms. Angela is so great with them and really puts things into terms they understand. When they put their hands over their heads, they are "making a balloon", etc. Taylor loves it and gets so excited when it is her turn to head into the classroom.
We just found out last night that there is a Christmas recital the 1st week in December. Can't freaking wait!!!!!!
