We're on Our Way

We got up super early Tuesday to catch our plane to Orlando.  Fi was awake and ready to go...Daddy was catching a few more zzzzzzzs.

Bix had her suitcase (thanks KK and JB), and was ready to get to FL.

Once there, we checked out our sweet suite and hit the pool.

Florida is looking good so far, and we haven't even reached Disney World.

That is for the next post...

Guess Where We are Going?!

It took Bix a minute to figure it out, but you can see her brain working when she finally does.

And in case you are wondering, we actually just got back...so stay tuned for pictures this week!

New Dresses

The girls got some new outfits, and as usual, had to put them on as soon as the package was opened.
Here we have Fi trying to pose exactly like her sister.

Fi trying to be taller (more like Bix), but for the most part, a lovely shot.

There are always a lot more photos like this.

And this

Silly girls.

One more copycat shot.

Thank you Hanna Andersson for your colorful, durable, kid-friendly clothes.

Happy Birthday Fi

Today is the official day...our little Fi is 2.  We started out the morning with a trip to the doctor for a check-up (and only one shot).  Fi was quite a trooper and the tears dried up as soon as she saw her lollipop.  This visit she weighed 28 lbs (70th percentile) and measured 35in (90th percentile).  After the lollipop, it was off to Target to get some groceries and some kind of cake for the big day.  The lady at the bakery (who knows us well) gave Fi a cookie and a new pair of shades because it was her birthday. (Thanks Ms. Donna)

We have Ms. Donna to thank not only for the sunglasses, and this beautiful cookie cake that she made in about 5 minutes.

Bix, Grandma, and Mommy sang Happy Birthday.

As soon as she blew out the candles, Fi tried to take one off by grabbing the wick.

Poor thing.

She learned her lesson though, and stayed away from the knife.

Bix and Fi waited patiently for their slice of cookie.

Well worth the wait!

Fi even sang a little Happy Birthday to herself.

After dinner Fi opened her Birthday cards.  Thank you everyone for giving our little sweetie such a special day!

Photo Shoot

The girls had a great time at the mall posing for pictures, riding the carousel, and dining at Chik-fil-a.  The girls were looking very snazzy in their matching track suits.

So sweet.

Grandma called this Fi's "Mommy" pose.  (I may plead guilty to standing like that occasionally.)

Ready for a race (just like Daddy).

They also looked quite fetching in these fancy ensembles.

Ready for fall!

Thank you Picture People for your lovely photos.

Liz and Fi

Today is Aunt Liz' birthday, and Fi's is Wednesday.  So what did we do?  We had a double birthday party, of course.
Bix was very helpful opening Fi's gifts.

This was the standard pose after each gift.

Fi likes opening presents on the counter because she can eat and unwrap at the same time.

 

Bix read Fi's card, "Happy Birthday."  Then she opened the card, kept talking for a few seconds, and then said, "Hey, I can't read!"

Love the backpack Aunt Liz.

Fashionista in training.  Love it!  Thanks Auntie B.

Fi and Liz making sure Grandma lights all the candles on their cake.

We gave Fi a second chance at blowing.

Fi's got her fork...she's ready to eat.

Nice thing about ice cream cake, you can just pick up the whole slice.

Happy Birthday!!!

Soccer Saturday

The Bananas played another awesome game today!  The Ladybugs (our opponent) were short a few players, and who do you think was the first Banana to volunteer to help them out and play with them?  That's right, Bix.  Makes me so proud...as a mom and a coach.
Post-game it was time for a celebratory lunch.  Where else?

Happy Meals all around.

Nice hats ladies.