Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Elise's 4th birthday continued...

Not only was Elise the birthday girl on Tuesday, she was also the "Star Student" at preschool. Here she is in all her birthday glory at school enjoying her pink bagel treat.



Her choice for her birthday dinner? Chick-fil-A, of course!



Excited for presents!


She LOVES the musical card that her Great-Grandma and Grandpa Coates sent!



Calico Critter accessories for her "critter house." (As I type this she is heading into HOUR TWO of Calico Critter play time! Thanks Gramma and Poppy!)

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A HUGE "Thank You!" to everyone who helped make Elise's 4th birthday so special.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

our little "Annie"

She got her Annie dress...







I'll add more photos and videos from the big day soon. Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow! You're only a DAY... A.... WAY!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Pinkalicious Party

Elise turns FOUR on Tuesday. FOUR. Time sure does fly...

Our birthday girl is a super silly, high-energy, happy soul, so hosting a birthday party at the Kidzplex "Fun Factory" was just her style. Basically it's a giant indoor playground, complete with ball pits, tunnels, slides and a zip line.

This morning we finished all the party preparation. Our favorite task was completing the "Pinkalicious" cupcakes. (Elise specifically asked that we create the same pink cupcakes that are in the book Pinkalicious, which you should read if you haven't already - very cute picture book).



Ready to party with cousin Avery







Thursday, January 07, 2010

happy 1/2 birthday!

Claire Bear is 6 months old today!

This is what she's doing these days...
-tons of babbling
- grabbing at everything
- pats her belly a lot (SO cute)
- crinkles up her nose when she smiles (EVEN cuter)
- is getting better at eating solids (so far she's had rice cereal, pears, squash, peas, and banana)
- is starting to sit up on her own (today she lasted almost a minute)
- still has a very bald head :)

super cute

These four are the sweetest. So glad we live by the Coates girls.

Christmas Day Photo Spread















Some favorite Christmas Eve photos...