Lila's 3rd birthday Part 2 (Disney on Ice)

For Lila's birthday, we took the kids to Princess Wishes (Disney on Ice).  When we first told them about it, Andrew asked if he could stay home with Dad.  Lila, of course, was thrilled and asked if she could wear a princess costume.  The kids were already worn out a bit from birthday festivities so I was a prepared for the possibility of moodiness.  They did great!  Lila like all the princesses, especially Cinderella.  When she rode by on her carriage, Lila stood up and waved screaming "Hi Cinderella, hi Cinderella!" over and over.  Then she turned to me and said "She doesn't see me!"  When she passed by a second time, she waved in our general direction and I suggested that I thought she had waved at her. (wink, wink)  Andrew really liked the battle scene between Prince Phillip and the dragon.

Cinderella waving to Lila

 We let the kids pick one item from the show.  Lila came home with a light up Ariel wand while Andrew picked the light up dragon.

We changed the kids before we buckled them back in the car.  They were out cold in no time.

Lila's 3rd birthday Part 1

Lila began her birthday celebration at preschool last week with cookies for her class.

Lila's third birthday party was Saturday so we treated the day as if it were her actual birthday. She woke up and opened a few gifts and then we let her have her big birthday gift (from family and friends) since it was hard to hide.

Lila running to her dollhouse.

Putting Rapunzal straight to bed.

Lila's birthday celebration was at a gymnastics facility in town.  She was so excited to run and jump and loved leading the line of her friends around the gym.  My camera settings were off and I failed to capture some of her favorite moments.  It's so hard to balance capturing memories with taking them all in.  She was hilarious break dancing on the trampoline and also seemed to love running around on the parachute.

Receiving her gold birthday medal from her "coach".

Getting ready for "Happy Birthday"

On the way home she declared "Now I'm 3!"

Andrew picked out a little puppy to give to her.  He was so excited for her!

That night we took the kids to see Disney Princesses on Ice.  Post coming soon!

Costume Parades

 The kids had costume parades at school this week.  Lila's teachers really love to party so they paraded every day!  She loves dressing up and was excited that we had some borrowed and thrown together things so she got to be someone new everyday.  Andrew wanted to be a bounty hunter from the first mention of costume.  He had a great time being Boba Fett.  I had fun walking with Lila on Tuesday and Andrew on Wednesday as they trick or treated around the school.  It was also cool to see Lila and Andrew get excited to see each other as they passed in the halls "that's my brother!"

Today was one of those days that  - as chaotic as it was trying to juggle the things I wanted to do with the things I needed to do while they are at school - I am super thankful that I get the PRIVILEGE to call "mom" my full time career.

Monday - Snow White

Tuesday - Ariel

Wednesday - Super Girl

Wednesday - Boba Fett

 

Mommy Playtime

Saturday I traveled to Crossfit Beaumont to compete in a little friendly competition.  It was such a great day.  The weather was mild.  There were plenty of people there to make it fun but not so many that it was utter chaos.  AND my biggest fans got to come watch the whole thing!  Drew brought the kids and during the second workout which was a MAX lift they were just a few feet away from me.  It was so cool to hear them cheering and see their sweet smiles.  Here are a few pics from the day. 

Crossfit Katy competitors

Messy Moments

The kids and I are enjoying this pleasant Houston fall SO MUCH!  What started out as a painting project turned into a BODY painting project.  I'm not much for messes, but the kids were having so much fun I made an effort to just let go. 

  

Lila and Andrew had a blast playing super heroes and bad guys with their painted hands and feet.