Another great birthday part

Another weekend - another fun party -

Today we got all dolled up for our friend Elissa's 1st birthday party.

Chloe was all smiles in her yellow dress (thanks for the loan Rory).

Three out of four of us looking into the camera for this family photo is better than expected..

And with a face painted like a zebra, a giraffe for a balloon animal and the promise of cake at the end, you know a great time was had by all.



Happy 1st Birthday Elissa Heather!!!

Rain rain rain

With the monsoon upon us today - we took shelter (incredibly last minute) at a nearby bookstore where a Jungle man showed us some Green friends in time for St. Patrick's day.

Matteo had no fear in going up and poking his finger in this larger than life frog.

Another animal of which I know not the name, was gracious enough to allow Matteo to touch him.

And all bundled up to go back to our car.

And while Mommy cooked and froze the food, Chloe and Matteo helped clean up????



With all this rain, when we go out for our daily walk, I let Matteo now walk (this 20 minute walk now takes over 60 minutes haha, however great exercise for his legs). We are starting to look for signs of spring, i.e. light green poking up through the ground. Have you found any by you yet?

Thanks for the loan

Thanks for the loan of the dress, hat and accessories for our friend's b-day party Rory - - the dress was a great fit, the hat however left us wondering where Chloe's face went.....

THERE IT IS :-)

Ribbit

I've been telling you all week that spring is popping up and Chloe May is proof pudding, look at the frogs all over her :-)

Gearing up!

Having signed matteo up for soccer he was very excited to try out his new shoes.



Will keep you posted when the soccer season starts in late March/early April.

Picnic

With the warmer weather for a few days we decided to snack outside and have a picnic.

Spring is coming!

The sunshine was so abundant today - a sure sign that spring is on its way.



We dusted off Matteo's bicycle and he rode with the big boys much much to his delight :-)