Camera Phone Friday

7.10.11 - 7.15.11. a week on my phone.

pool time with camo. 7.11 slurpees. laughing smile.

grocery shopping. drew sleeping through the storm. liv did, too.

front yard frolic. twirls. princess drew.

City Park

Buddies. Pool. Cupcakes.

I ♥ the 4th of July!

Liv's 5th Birthday!

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And then she was FIVE (5!)

Five years ago today, you, my precious Olivia Grace, entered this world in dramatic fashion. Everyday since you have blessed our lives with your expressive zest for life, your boundless love and your infectious laughter. You are pure love and light. I adore you, my monkey girl!

Happy 5th Birthday, Liv! ♥

It seems to be becoming a birthday family tradition. Donuts at Daylight. Cake. Frosting. Sprinkles. Yummy!

The pool is even better with Daddy...

Liv, our little fish. Drew, our little muncher. And, we love the pool with Daddy.

We heart Anythink Library!

Plant, grow, eat. Puzzles.

all the world's a stage...

Chalk Art Festival

Downtown Denver. Larimer Square. Chalk Art Festival. The fam. Perfect summer day.

Preschool Graduation

It's official... we now have a Kindergartener!

Our Little Gardener

Planting pretty, pretty petunias and marigolds and geraniums...

Mother's Day

If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.

-Claudia Ghandi

After breakfast in bed complete with Daylight donuts (cake with white frosting and sprinkles - delish!) and chocolate milk, we packed up for a day at the Denver Botanic Gardens. While the gardens are not quite in full bloom this time of year, the bulbs are out in all their beautiful glory. Especially my favorite, the tulips. We devoured a tasty picnic lunch and explored the gardens with Dad, Kiki and Honey. The kids especially loved racing around the grassy hill area. It was truly a perfect day! To complete the day, Jas took us to Sweet Tomatoes. My fave and quite possibly his least favorite.

Thank you, my love! ♥

Parent Appreciation

Bright Horizons did it again! The children put on an adorable performance and the event included dinner. It was a fun evening and we left feeling very proud of our little munchkin!

all ready for the performance. miss denny & miss lorinda.

3 muskateers: hazel, liv & gretchen. dq ice cream.

mommy & daddy.

Curls!

Valentine's!

Disneyland!

On a beautiful Southern California day, we went to Disneyland with Papa Pete and Nana (sans Andrew). The park was filled to capacity. It was exhausting. But our girl met her favorite Disney Princess, Jasmine, and everyone's day was complete because our princess was elated!

My Broadway Baby

Our sweet Olivia made her dancing debut in a Broadway Baby number. Her first recital might also have been her last. She didn't love taking dance and it was a struggle to convince her to go each week. However, it was a teachable moment for us and a learning opportunity for her. We had many discussions about trying new activities, following through on a commitment and not letting others down. She made it to the recital and was pretty adorable in her costume. She loves the stage, but I think her route might be singing and/or acting, not dancing... But, you never know... She is, afterall, only 4...

My beautiful Olivia, I am very proud of you for finishing what you started. You are such a cute little dancer and you did a fabulous job. Here's to starting gymnastics in the new year!

Broadway Baby

Thank you to our dear family and friends, Papa, Gigi, Sena, John, Rara, Miss Colie and Rachele, for supporting our little performer!