Two American Girl Dolls....

 

...celebrating a birthday in true fashion...



...with brunch at The American Girl Place.
The ladies were accompanied by Buttercup's three older brothers and the boys were not disappointed in the yummy entrees that were served!



We then had a short walk to Sunday Mass at the beautiful Cathedral downtown.

A relaxing stroll back to our vehicle....

...found us enjoying the hustle and bustle of the city as it began to wake up.



We threw pennies in a fountain for extra birthday wishes......

...and we were home by early afternoon to enjoy more of the beautiful, fall day.

Buttercup was truly jumping for joy....





.....and walking on air all day...

 

...even when she WASN'T jumping with her new jump rope!



A requested lasagna supper was followed by more birthday wishes...

 

...and then back outside to enjoy the sunset....



...and home-made cards....



...and gifts which included a special dress for Kit from Grandpa and Grandma H...



...and matching pajamas from Grandpa and Grandma S.....

....that gave this BIRTHDAY girl a cozy way to snuggle in and dream of all the sights and sounds of her birthday adventure.
Thank you Guardian Angels for keeping us safe!
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!
It was a fun and special day!
We Love You!

*Birthday Blessings to Buttercup*

"A you're adorable,
B you're so beautiful,
C you're a cutie full of charms!"


I have been singing this song to you since you were a baby and I have always meant every word!!


"U make my life complete,
V means you're very sweet!"


*Have a wonderful birthday!*
*WE LOVE YOU!*
*It's GREAT to be 8!!*


*Love, Dad, Mom, Ky, Rocky, Moe, Nacho and Coco*

A Day For Angels




Angel-hair pasta is fun....

 


....to eat.....

 


...when you are...




....a toddler.




But even more fun...




....is knowing big brother made an angel food cake...




....for dessert, to celebrate...



...the special Feast Day
of the Archangels!!

May the angels go with you today and always!!
Sara

A Break In The Rain.......



....brought us outside for a few minutes to catch a breath of fresh air....



....and to draw on the big, black, shiny chalkboard.  Instead of "Harold and the Purple Crayon,"  I had "Nacho and the Blue Crayon!"



The rain had been coming down pretty steadily most of the morning and gray was definitely Mother's Nature's favorite color for the day......but, the minute....



...Buttercup started drawing this wonderful rainbow....

....the sun....


 

...ever so slowly, but surely....
....used that exact moment to peek through the clouds and make it's brilliant appearance!!



The timing was perfect....but then again, Buttercup has always had a knack for spreading sunshine!



Have A Sunny Day!

Sara



Flat Nacho

Nacho made a flat version of himself last week and sent him off in the mail to........

....his very favorite friend.
His flat-self arrived safely and he was able to play and have fun on his old block.....something he wishes he could to as his real-self!!

Have a great Monday!
Sara

Sometimes, There Is Just A Need....



A NEED FOR SPEED!!



A Red Letter Day

Today starts our Alphabet study with the pre-schooler.
We begin with "A" week.  We did some activities this morning that helped him write the letter A.  Nacho especially liked rolling out the letter using play-dough.

Lil Sis should learn a little by osmosis.,....she wanted to get in on all the action, too.

Have An Absolute Awesome And Above Average Afternoon!
As Always,
Sara