a little celebration

We had a family party on Saturday for Stella.

Saturday morning, she saw the present from us on our bed and said, "Stella's party, that's my present." I stepped out our room for a moment, came back, and she was up on our bed opening the gift. I caught her before she got a really good peek.

We decorated our own cupcakes. My sister-in-law Janee', whipped these up for us along with lots of colorful frosting to make them pretty. We used party decorations from Emma's first birthday, her 3rd birthday and a bridal shower I hosted for my friend ( I bought them for her shower, but I forgot to use them. They now have a one year old. Yes, I have held on to them for awhile.)

I had big plans for Stella's party decor. The only non-recycled party paraphernalia we did have were the Happy Birthday plates and napkins that I purchased on Friday. The same day she woke up EARLY in the a.m and threw up all over Jeremy.

After another, less dramatic episode and a couple of baths for Stella, we all went back to bed.

So, that is when I decided we would be doing good if we had birthday gift for her and some plates.


Back to the party:
Emma is a pro at unwrapping, Stella will be a pro come Christmas.

She loved this card with the bears. I think it is the only card she actually stopped to look at.

With each card opened, she shouted "Happy Birthday to me!"

The girls have been enjoying all the lovely gifts.

I am excited several of them can be included in our homeschooling.

quotes

Stella (last night before the stomach virus ended up all over Jeremy) "I go take a break in living room and lay on couch"


Yep, she learned that phrase from me.

Emma (this morning while I was still in bed) shouting in the hallway next our bedroom, "DADDY, I DON'T WANT TO FLUSH THE POTTY, IT WILL WAKE UP MOMMY!"



Music share: our David Wilcox Pandora station

note: we had to click like and dislike alot, it was worth the effort. We love this station!
Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Josh Rouse, Nizlopi....all good stuff.

what's up

What's up with the Reeves?

-I started homeschooling Emma this year. I found a curriculum that some of my friends use and I love it. We are taking it slow and Emma is doing great. I had no idea what a blessing it would be for me.

-We have been sharing one car for over a month (hopefully this will change soon!!!) That includes sharing in the short commute with Jeremy most mornings and evening so we can have the car for the day.

-We love trees, but not the ugly weed trees that have graced our yard for many many years! So, lots and lots of trees have been chopped down ( over 40 hackberries ). Which means we are much closer to having an outside play area for the girls. We so thankful for the progress made, but I do think the girls miss the excitement of watching the tree cutters clear our yard. Stella is still asking "where did the guys go?"

-I have been working on my photography class.....hmmm lets just say I have a whole lot to work on after the class is over. I need to relax and to take it one step at time.

-Emma started Ballet and Tap. She is such a little cutie in her leotard, tights and ballet skirt. I can hardly wait for the recital. We will make sure to invite my brother and his family since I know he has such fond memories of sitting through all of my dance recitals.

she's 2!

She turned 2 today!

She requested (a few times) that we sing Happy Birthday to her, "sing happy birday to me" and an adorable grin covered her face as we sang her the song. She has also mentioned a few times that her cousin Robert, who is 1, is going to tickle her.

Stella has some lovely and newly developed habits. She now naps with her boo bunny, the soft little bunny with a frozen insert for bumps and bruises. Boo bunny only joins her for naps and trips to the library. At the end of the day, when we offer her boo bunny for bedtime, she declines, so we return he/she to the freezer overnight and retrieve it the next afternoon for naptime.

And her other little morning routine: when we get her up in the morning for breakfast, we not only get Stella, but her elephant, her piggy, her pillow and her blanket. The she snuggles with us and her entourage for a little bit until breakfast.

Happy Birthday Stella!

Saturday

We buckled down for the storm and watched Barefoot Contessa, favorite of Emma on her movie day.




After Ina, Emma got to work in her own kitchen.