Disney On Ice

I bought Disney On Ice tickets back in November.  I have wanted to take Delaney to a show for a long time, but I didn't feel like she was quite ready... until now.  We've tried taking her to the movie theater, but she's just not interested in sitting down that long.

I was so excited to take her and she was just as excited as I was!  I got great discount tickets through my employer.

Then she woke up on Sunday morning sick.  Total bummer.  She kept telling me that she still wanted to go, so I decided that since she wasn't throwing up that we'd go sit and watch the show.  The picture above was taken before we left.  She slept in the car for the 30 minute drive.

Once we got there she was re-energized and ready to go!  It was fun to see her so in awe of everything.  I bought this extremely overpriced toy for her.  These places sure know how to suck the money right out of you, but to see her happy made me happy.

We were waiting for the show to start.

Her sweet little face just looks sick here, but she's still smiling.  My poor baby.

We saw the Princess and the Frog first and than Cinderella!

Delaney's favorite part was Tangled (mine too).  We have probably seen that movie at least 200 times.  Not kidding.  She's obsessed.  As soon as she saw Flynn Rider she start waving like crazy.  This girls got a serious crush.  

The whole thing was pretty neat.  They were swinging in the air by her "hair".  And a kid in the audience got to help release a lantern into the air.

By the end of the show Delaney started to get the chills so I knew a fever must be coming.  By the time we walked out she was burning up.  I carried my 32 lb kid all the way to our car and she slept all the way home.

This is not exactly how I pictured this day turning out, but I'm so glad that we were still able to go.  I can't wait until I can go back and take both of my girls.  I'm such a sucker for Disney.

Harper's Party

I'm home today with two sick little girls so I thought I'd post the rest of Harper's party pictures.

Simple and cute decorations.  Just the way I like it.  I'm not a very crafty or Pinterest inspired person, even though I'd like to be.

The birthday girls throne.  I loved the polka dot balloons.

All of the party food which was simply snack type food for an afternoon party.

This is the cupcake cake that everyone else ate while Harper had her smash cake.  Mmmmm buttercream frosting.

Pre-party picture with Daddy.  Melts my heart.

Me with the birthday girl.  She looks like she doesn't feel well in this picture.

She's a total Daddy's girl.

Opening presents with my girls.

And more presents....

I've had this car toy in my closet since November and Delaney has asked me almost daily if she can ride it.  She couldn't wait for Harper's birthday so she could play with it.

Harper loves the car of course.  She pushes it all over the house.

This is Harper's friend Sophiyah.  She's 4 weeks younger than Harper.  Her mama is my childhood friend Jenn.  We need to get our girls together more often.

This is Harper's other friend Leia.  She's 12 weeks younger than Harper.  Her mama is my other childhood friend Jayme.  She and I also need to get together more often.  My baby needs some friends around her to grow up with that are NOT siblings!

This is Harper with her Grandma Fisch (my mom).  I love this picture.

Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate our baby girls birthday.  We kept the party small and it was perfect for her 1st birthday.  

Smash Cake

I'm breaking up the birthday party post into 2 parts because I have a lot of pictures that I want to share.  Let me start out by saying that Harper did not feel well yesterday.  Poor thing has been sick since Wednesday with a cold.  We've had some serious boogers and an occasional cough going on and the doctor confirmed that she had an ear infection at her 1 year well visit on Thursday.

Her party was at 2:30 pm and she took two long naps prior to her party, which is very unlike her.  She was in an okay mood at her party, just not her usual playful self and when it came time for her smash cake she was having none of that nonsense.  Check it out....

Such a pretty little cake!

And what am I supposed to do with this...?

Oh you're singing to me?!  I like that!

Thank you Delaney for blowing out my candle!

Why are you all staring at me??

I think I'd rather play with my new toy.

Daddy put my hands in the cake!!!!  Mommy put frosting on my lips!!!

Save me!!!!!!!!!!!

I do not like this AT ALL!!

I think I like this chocolate cupcake with NO frosting on top soooooo much better.

  

NOM, NOM, NOM.....

On her actual birthday, last Monday, we gave her a small cupcake and she stuffed that thing in her face.  So if Harper would have felt better yesterday I think we would have had a whole different experience.  But regardless I think this made for a much more interesting time.  Maybe that makes me a mean mommy? Oh well!  It was pretty darn funny.

Happy 1st Birthday Harper!

Happy Birthday Harper!!!  You are ONE year old TODAY!!!  

Daddy and I took the day off from work to spend the whole day with you!  We decided to try out this new place down the street called Playgrounds Cafe and Fun Zone.  It's an indoor playground and it was awesome!  Both you and your sister loved it!  I enjoyed my coffee and we had the whole place to ourselves for about a half hour.

Look how big you are!!

You would rather try to climb up the slide than down.

It really is hard to believe that you're one year old today.  The year has gone by so fast.  I guess that's what happens when Mommy and Daddy are busy raising you and your brother and sisters.

This place was great because Daddy and I could play on everything with you and Delaney.

You tried to follow your sister all over the place.

Hi Mommy!

Mommy loves you sooooo much!  You're a very special baby.

Here's a picture of the playground.  It was a pretty neat set up.  It had an area specifically for toddlers which was perfect for you. 

Delaney was excited that it was your birthday too.  It meant that she got to play and have cake also!

Look at how much you've grown.  You make us so proud to be your Mommy and Daddy everyday.

Having you and your big sister in my life make me one happy Mommy.  I have no idea how I got so lucky.

Delaney said, "Mommy take of picture of me and Harpee!"  She still calls you Harpee from time to time, which is what she called you while you were still in my belly.

You loved being in that little car.  You had no desire to get out.

Happy Birthday baby girl!!  Mommy, Daddy, Bubby, Sissy and D all love you very much.  Now let's go eat some cake!!!

Welcome 2013!

Hope everyone's new year is off to a great start!  Last year was a good year for my family and I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring.  Hopefully many more blessings!

Here's a little recap of our New Year's Eve:

I had to work during the day, so Rob sent me this picture of the girls.  These pictures help me get through the day.  Especially when I have zero interest in being productive.

We ordered take out from the Cheesecake Factory and started our night at home with Delaney and Harper. We didn't have Jordan or Kierstin that night.  The original plan was to just hang out at home.

But we got invited over to the Heuer's house for a block party in their neighborhood!  Yeah!  Harper and their daughter Leia are 12 weeks apart.  Aren't they the custest?!  Bestie's for life!

It was FREEZING outside so we took the party indoors.  This is my favorite picture of the night.  Jayme's schooling the girls on the proper way to down a jello shot! HA!  Awesome parenting going on right here!  Love Leia's face! 

Delaney and Landon got cozy on the floor to watch The Lorax.  I tell ya, we're party animals!  I know you're jealous.

We tried to light some sparklers, but apparently the ones I had were defective or the wind was making them hard to light.  Jayme's Mother-In-Law gave me a vodka ball.  It tasted like a vodka flavored donut.  Yum!

This picture was taken at about 10:30pm and we were all tired at that point.  Okay, probably not Rob.  I'd been up since 4am for work and the girls were DONE.

This is not a good picture, but Harper's face is priceless!!

We were home at about 11:30.  I know.  We're lame.

Thank you Heuer's for the invite.  It was nice to get out of the house and hang out with you all!