Telling the Girls

Announcing our new pregnancy at 9+ weeks is pretty early for me. I would have liked to wait a few more weeks before revealing our special news, but I was DYING to tell Bryn. And I knew that once I told Bryn I needed to be prepared for all the world to know. Having Bryn in on our news has been well worth everyone else knowing. The morning after we told her, her first interaction with me was coming up to me and gently rubbing my tummy. So sweet. Audrey has been in on the secret with Justin and I for awhile now. I had to tell someone! She's done well to keep it on the DL though. We recorded the girls' reactions when we told them our baby news. Click HERE to watch a segment of the video.

I've Always Loved Thanksgiving

A Birthday, Dahling!

How can it be nearing the end of April? How can Bryn be FOUR? Life is a whirlwind! A beautiful, fun, try to squeeze in at least one load of laundry today so we can have clean underwear tomorrow, whirlwind. 

Bryn had a darling Tea Party Birthday. The birthday party was on her actual birthday, so we were busy setting things up for the party and weren't able to go out for birthday donuts like Bryn hoped. Instead, she got to pick out whatever cereal she wanted for that morning. Cocoa Puffs quickly left her dreams of a donut as a distant memory.

 We played Musical Hula Hoops. The kids loved it and wanted to play again and again.

 We also played Pin the Lips on the Teacup.

 Then is was time for Tea. The children used their very best manners, drank with their pinkies in the air, and called each other "Dahling." It was so cute. Notice all the guests dressed in their fanciest attire. Love it.

 The servers were dressed fancy too.

 The Birthday Girl with a mouth full of deliciousness.

 Time to blow out the candles!

 This is Bryn's perplexed expression when, after her best efforts, some of the candles were still lit.

The candle matter was put to rest, and the cupcake was delectable.

 Delectable, indeed.

 Bryn received fun gifts from each of her friends. I took a picture with each guest and the gift they brought to help me remember for Thank You notes. I'm glad I did because now Bryn has a picture with each of her cute party guests.

 Bryn started swimming lessons the week after her birthday, so Justin, Audrey, and I gave her a new swimsuit and goggles. See how this beautiful girl has grown here, here, and here.

We love you so, so, SO, so much, Bryn! Happy Birthday, my sweet girl.