Hello Kitty Party

Jason's parents came down the Friday before Macey's birthday and brought her McDonald's at school. Both girls were given the choice of getting a surprise for their birthday or to go shopping with Grandma and Grandpa. Kelsey wanted hers to be a surprise and Mace wanted to go shopping. so after school they went shopping and she picked out more books and some clothes. After the girls went to bed, we decorated the house and got things ready for the Hello Kitty party that would start in the morning.

The day started with a small breakfast, some books with Grandpa, and then off to gymnastics we went. It worked out well that open gymnastics was planned that day and many of the girls' friends were going anyways so it was like I was throwing them a party there :)

We then picked up $10 pizzas at Pizza Hut and came home to eat, open presents, eat cupcakes and ice cream and play.

Here's a ton of pictures from the day!

Peace!

Note: Forgot my camera at home for this trip and had to use "Kelsey's" camera that was left in my purse instead with a broken flash.

A few weekends ago, we made a trip to Holland to celebrate the girls' birthday. This year we started a new tradition, the girls going on a "date" with my dad. Friday night, my dad greeted Mace at the door (at Brenda's house where we were staying) with a rose. She chose to eat at Red Robin and Barnes and Noble to shop. The girl is still obsessed with books.

The rest of us enjoyed some yummy Jet's pizza at Brenda's place and hung out. Dave and Hannah and even Sis came to visit as well. It was nice catching up.

Saturday morning, Kelsey was greeted with a rose as well and chose Russ' to eat for breakfast and went to Walmart and Target to shop for new toys. The girls loved this new tradition so I think it's a tradition that will stay.

While Kelsey was out and about, the rest of us enjoyed Wooden Shoe for breakfast and did some good thrift store shopping. I am jealous of everyone that is close to Holland and can enjoy BumbleBeas, the Hive, and Honeypot whenever you want. WOW are those stores fun! After a quick visit with Grandpa, we were ready to party.

The girls agreed with a tie dye/ peace theme this year. And of course Bren came through again with a fun cake.

Kels in her new dance outfit playing with her
doll salon chair she picked out with Bumpa.

Taylie loving her birthday cake ice cream.

Mace loves her Aunt Brenda :)
(notice the cool purple desk that Uncle Keith refinished for
the girls! He found it for free on the side of the
road and now it looks brand new)

Happy girl with her coloring book!

Valentine's Day Parties

Preschool Party:

pink and red foods!

Counting "love" stickers into hearts.

Tissue flowers

"Baking" with red noodles and sprinkles.

And reading books about love.




Macey's school party:


After lunch, Taylie went down for a nap at Elizabeth's house and I took Kelsey with me to Macey's party at school. Sophia was excited to see her! :)

Macey found her a seat near her and made her fit right in.

LOTS of goodies and Valentines were handed out..oh my.

Mace with some of her friends.