Princess Turns Four

This past weekend was a momentous occasion, Princess had a birthday.

It didn't start off so well.

 

 My baby girl didn't sleep the night before or all day.  She had a slight fever and congestion.  Poor honey didn't know what to do.  We babied her by watching TV all day with occasional breaks to play the iPad.  She didn't sleep very well Friday night, but at least she slept some.  By Saturday, she had most of her energy back.

We had a birthday lunch a local pizza/game zone place.  She had a blast, and of course I left the camera in the car.  You will just have to imagine her running around with her uncles in tow from game to game.

After pizza, we headed home for cake, specifically cake pops.

 The presentation isn't perfect, but they were delicious and my daughter loved them.  Its a win in my book.

A dozen balloons were a nice surprise.   (they are tied to the chair)

We sang "Happy Birthday" and Princess sang it two more times.  She really likes to sing.

Of course we opened presents.  Both kiddos really enjoyed it this time.

After destroying my living room, it was time for one more present.

First, a lovely blue hat.

She absolutely loved her new bike.  And of course she was adorable trying to ride it.

She had lots of help with Daddy, Papa, and two uncles to rally behind her.

She loved her blue helmet so much she wanted to wear it the rest of the evening.  By the end of the weekend she figured out how to pedal herself.  I think she enjoyed her birthday weekend.

Packing Up

As you have figured out by now, we are moving again in a month.  Our closing date is less then a month away, although we won't have free time or help to move the big stuff until April.  Meanwhile, I should be packing up and organizing my house contents.  The problem is, I have no motivation.  I just went through this a year ago.  That move was well planned; I started packing 6 months before the truck came.  I had everything planned out to the date.

Not this time.

I am excited to be in the new house, but I'm secretly waiting for the moving fairy (have you heard of her? She's related to the dish fairy) to wave her wand and make my stuff appear in boxes.  Organized boxes.  To be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed.  The last move also was a result of a major purging.  We didn't want to move things we didn't need or love across the country.  Now, I'm moving 20 minutes away.  It doesn't have the same motivation, plus I can't re-buy stuff I don't want to move.

Anyone have any suggestions?  Any encouragement?  I'm not begging for help, I'm just genuinely overwhelmed and need to get my rear-end in gear.

My Kind of Weather

This winter has been amazing.  Or rather, the lack of winter.  I realize most of us have had a fairly mild winter, and I am very thankful.  These pictures are of a day in early February.  It was 60-65 degrees, sunny, and beautiful.  We took the kiddos to a nearby park we recently discovered (its fenced in!) and enjoyed the gorgeous afternoon.

Princess discovered her love of swinging.  Not a month earlier she HATED it.  She saw another little boy swinging (on the big-kid swing, not the little kid one) and HAD to do it.  I'm thinking of asking that little boy over for dinner so he can model eating vegetables and meat.  Do you think it will work?

The pure joy.

She even started jumping out of the swing.  I'm not ready for a daredevil.

Meanwhile, Handsome occupied himself with climbing.

And sliding.

And looking adorable.  Also, he enjoys throwing sand.  My kiddos do not set a good example.  To them, sand is for throwing and rolling around in.  Other children think that must be fun too, because they always come running to join once they see my kiddos doing it.  Then those kids disciplined.  And hubby and I feel guilty for letting are kids instigate trouble.  Have you ever tried to stop a kid from throwing sand?  You're likely to end up with a mouthful.

February Birchbox

As you may have noticed, I've been a bit of a blogger slacker this month.  Life's been busy with house hunting, job drama, plus I didn't feel like I did anything blog-worthy.  I like to post about my Birchbox because it is one thing I have to look forward to every month.  Its my surprise, and as you grow up, those don't happen very often.

• Glow and Go Travel Puff by colorescience pro.  it is make up on the go, powder in puff form, also available in a compact
• Designer Liner by eye rock.  stick on cat-eye liner strips
• Digital Download Green River Ordinance.  six tunes by an indie rock band
• Waterproof Makeup Remover by La Fresh.  ecco-friendly, moisturizing eye and lip make-up removing wipes
• G-1 Moisturizing Face Cream by Benta Berry.  an all-natural moisturizer
• Heart Shaped Nail File because it is cute and fits well in your purse

I love my monthly surprise.  Any of you tried Birchbox?  Any questions or feedback?