Mother's Day

For Mother's Day, the girls wanted to make me breakfast in bed. We went to the store and bought what they wanted and I set a tray out for them the night before. They woke up at 6:30 as they were so excited to make breakfast for me. They have never made themselves breakfast so I was shocked and surprised that they came up with the idea on their one to give me breakfast in bed. I could hear them checking the clock and going downstairs getting everything prepared.  I absolutely loved it! This is the first year that I could see they were so excited to celebrate mother's day and give me presents and cards. I absolutely adore these girls and am so happy to be their mom.

The new breakfast table :)

Botanical Gardens! This was not on Mothers day, but a few days earlier. I just thought they were cuties.

My silly banana :)

Mykonos, Greece

This is how I feel about Mykonos :)

Lovely trip with a lovely friend. I loved this island
and could definitely see spending time here again.

Don't listen to my singing. The video is to see her pretty self :)

Happy Birthday Emilie (Mimi)!!

 Mimi is 5!! E has been talking about her birthday since I don't know how long. The day is finally here when E turned 5! We opened presents, played, then partied with some dear sweet friends and finished at the restaurant of choice:Buffalo Grill.
It is hard to believe how grown up Emilie is becoming. It is easy to think of her as being little since she is the littlest of the two, but she is so much more than a little sister. She is kind and sweet. Emilie is thoughtful and will always share the last of anything with you. She doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings and is a people pleaser (well, at least a sister and family pleaser). She does what others want a lot of the times and I am trying to get her to see that what she wants is important too. Maybe that is what it is like being a little sister. Emilie gives the biggest and tightest and best hugs and never is shy when showing you how much she loves you. Family means so much to her. She is constantly reminding us of who her family is and making sure she understands her place and others in the picture (Nelly is never forgotten). Emilie loves princesses, especially Elsa and Anna and anything that her sister has.
Emilie: It is so wonderful to watch you grow. You are funny and sweet and melt my heart constantly. I am so thankful to have you in our life and to be your mom. Happy 5th Birthday sweet Mimi! I love you so much!

starting the day with a few presents from family

Sister gave Mims a soft owl for her birthday

E asked for pancakes for her birthday, but I am pretty sure this is not what she asked for. Oops!!

Time for the party!! How old are you Mimi?

Birthdays are great when sharing cake with friends.

Time to eat at the Buffalo Grill. E asks every day if we can go here 

Birthday sillies :)

Sillies continued

Just after having everyone sing at the restaurant and getting a giant stuffed toy from the waitress

The crew! We had a long, fun, birthday filled day. Loved it!