The Penquin

CJ started her swim lessons tonight. This year she is in the penguin class. Mama and Daddy hope the sunny weather holds up for the entire session. CJ is doing well - still loves to put the back of her head and ears into the water, while avoiding her face. We'll see how she progresses. She wanted her "piece of paper" after class so we had to explain that she won't get that until the end of the session.

Haircut #2

This one came complete with a shampoo and conditioning, a movie and French braids with sparkle spray. Wow!

Washington Park

Sunday morning's clouds were quickly replaced by sun and CJ decided to don her fancy new dress from Grandma W and to show her cousins one of her new favorite parks - Washington Park. There was some monkey bar practice, tag, tunnel slides and sand play before everyone was ready to head out for lunch and to make their way home. Thanks for coming.

The After Party

Grandma W. and CJ's cousins were able to join us for a nice warm afternoon of unwrapping presents, playing, visiting the park with spray feature and tunnel slide, dinner and ice cream. Some of CJ's favorite things.

Party!

CJ had a great time at her party with her cousins and friends. They decorated rock star glasses; jumped/sang/danced to music with Maggie; enjoyed pizza, a musical instrument exchange and cupcakes. Fun times. We are thankful to everyone who was able to help us celebrate.

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar

And a little butter, milk, vanilla. That's what our cupcakes are frosted with. CJ decorated every one of them by herself! Mama was doing the frosting and CJ gave it a quick try, but decided to stick with the decorating. What a nice job! Last year Mama made the cupcake decorations herself, but this year we were lucky enough to find toppers that seemed perfect for CJ's upcoming music party - guitars and stars.

The Big, Black Hole

Otherwise known as the little pink kitchen. Or the cookery. If something is missing in the house, it is a good place to check. Beer opener? The little pink kitchen. CJ's art? The little pink kitchen. The turkey baster? The little pink kitchen. (The baster is one of her favorite toys. Why buy real toys? Just give her kitchen accessories).

Today was more problematic. Mama and CJ were trying to bake the cupcakes for CJ's party on Saturday and Mama could not find enough cupcake pans. It finally came to her that she'd given one to CJ for her kitchen. But, CJ did not want to share it. Finally with some bribery (and threats of possibly cancelling the party), CJ came around and the cupcakes were made. Let's hope they are yummy.