Ellie hit the big 5 a few weeks ago. I took cupcakes to her camp class then we went to the pool and to Doc Chey's for dinner. Chris even got her a piñata and the girls had a good time breaking it apart. The Saturday after her birthday we had a super fun pool party with some friends. Thanks to everyone who sent presents and helps us celebrate her fun day!
I had another shoot at Piedmont Park this morning. Chris and the girls came along to hang out on the playground while I was working. While we were walking out Meggie demanded I take some pictures of her. So cute!
Meggie is trying to strike a pose, thus the hands on the hips.
I am not quite sure what Ellie was going for with this leaf, but she is ridiculously beautiful anyway!
Mimi, this first one is for you. Look at that penmanship!! I don't think my handwriting was that good until 6th grade!
Grandma Cindy, this one is for you. Ellie copied the cover of the book you sent, "Sleepy Head." Then, she copied it in Spanish as well. And, that is suppose to be a giraffe going through the word, "head."
Ellie drew this picture with an elaborate story about how Uncle Drew was saving her from a volcano. I love it! It's so Ellie to come up with huge elaborate stories these days. She asked me to put in on the blog so Uncle Drew could see it. Here ya go Uncle Drew!
We spent Spring Break in Missouri spending time with family and visiting friends.
On Easter we had breakfast with Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Mike then went back to their house to meet their new puppy, Maggie. We also read books and put puzzles together.
After breakfast we went back to Mimi and Papa's house for an Easter Egg hung with Brett and Will. Papa let the kids have five minutes of unlimited chocolate consumption after the hunt. No one got sick (surprisingly) and they had a great time!
After Easter I went to visit my sister in St. Louis. She and Brayden welcomed little Baby Drew a couple of days before Easter. Little Drew was quite the sweetie!
There was a bit of a situation back in Columbia (Meggie managed to gouge out Mimi's eye and tear her cornea...poor Mimi) so I went back to Columbia and helped manage the munchkins. One night we went to have Mexican then I took the kids for ice cream.
After getting Mimi all healed up I went to West Plains to visit my friend Leann and her sweet new baby, Lena. We hadn't seen each other in almost 7 years, it was so great to catch up, it was like not a day had passed. I love her so much!
After the whirlwind week we drove back to the ATL and resumed normal like. Ellie made it clear she much prefers vacation time at Mimi and Papa's house. She is looking forward to this summer when she is going to be at home with Miss Shayann and Miss Elizabeth. :-)
I had a shoot at Piedmont Park on Saturday. It was a fantastic day so Chris took the girls to the playground while I worked. When I was done we did a very mini shoot with the girls. They are so awesome!
Megs had a little GI blip on Thursday night so she had to stay home with me Friday. As seems to be typical, after a night of throwing up, she was perfectly fine Friday. So, we decided to head down down to the Yogurt Tap in Decatur and grab a little snack.
I know she's my baby and all, but she is such a beautiful kiddo! My heart melts when I look at those blue eyes!
A few weeks ago my mom sent the girls a cute mix of spring clothes (thanks, Mimi!!). Included were two green Tutu's. Ellie has a thing for tutu's. Today was the perfect day to whip out and put on the tutu's...and for a purpose! The girls loved wearing them to school and everyone at their school loved seeing them sporting some green fabulousness! (Meggie was distracted by her little friend Micah who was at the door, he kinda likes her).
