Happy 4th Birthday

As it tends to do, Braley’s birthday once again fell super closer to Easter. Since Braley was been born I have wanted to have a big egg hunt, but really who wants to have a birthday party one weekend and then turn around and have a egg hunt the next? So, this year I just combined the two.

Here are a few of the decorations.

The favor table.

Here are a few pictures of the banners.

Birthday girl

“Bunny Hop” race.

The pick up duck game turned into “bobbing for ducks”

Egg balance relay

As still as this crew gets.

The cupcakes

And of course the hunt.

Braley enjoyed her birthday party, and crashed as soon as everyone was gone.

On her actual birthday, which fell on a Tuesday, we spent it at the mall with Mrs. Christy and Bailey. The agenda Chick-Fil-A and Build A Bear. Bailey had never been to the bear factory and Braley has been way to many times. I talked Braley into taking her birthday bunny and just buying some accessories, Bailey was in the market to get a bunny just like Braley Hines.

Stuffing “Bunny Russel”

Braley showing Bailey how to give her bunny a bath.

Dressing the bunny.

The finished product.

Chicken Dip

I know I should have a picture to go with the recipe, but I don’t. None the less I can’t resist posting. This dip is super easy and very tasty.

Spicy Chicken Dip

2 10 cans of chicken (or you can boil your own)

2 blocks cream cheese

1 cup ranch dressing

3/4 cup hot sauce (*I generally don’t use that much)

1 1/2 cup cheese

Melt cream cheese, dressing , and sauce together. Stir in chicken, 1/2 the cheese. Dump into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 until hot and bubbly.

Explosion of Happiness

For my former FBCT friends you may remember the old children’s play, Psalty’s (the singing song book) Explosion of Happiness. This past year our children’s choir, Treble Makers, preformed the old classic.

Braley didn’t exactly meet the age requirement, so we were more than delighted for her to be apart of the show. Girl had a small solo, and her dancing moves were quite entertaining.

Braley loves her “Auntie Haley”

Braley and her “little sister”

Braley & Ms. Kearney, who taught Adam and I both in K

Ms. Kearney and two former students, maybe one future?

Tumble-bug

Yes, I would be the Mom who signs her kid up for all the afterschool activities and then runs to and from. With that said, I am far from the “soccer Mom”, unless my child begs we won’t be signing up at the local sports complex. Instead we will split our time between gymnastics and dance, hopefully adding music and soon as Braley is ready.

Braley had taken gymnastics for two years now and does really good at it. This was her second recital and she was so excited to receive a trophy, she even had to take it to school for show and tell.

Waiting our turn Ready, set, Roll Balance beambar trampoline final bow the trophy “The Champ” proud parents Uncle Boy & Brooke

Morningside Nature Center

Our first fieldtrip adventure has came and went. Mom and I were so lucky to get to be a part of this experience, only a little sarcasm there. To sum the field trip up we’ll just say been there, done that.

Braley & Carsen on the bus

Braley & Caroline finishing up lunch, waiting there turn.

The blacksmiths shop.

Thankful I am not waiting on Braley to pump the water.

Is anyone sad we missed these days?

Braley was less than impressed with there garden.

A view from the front porch.

The gangs all here.

Wordless Wednesday

The innocence and joy of a child's smile.

Wordless Wednesday

Back at the beginning of the year we decided to go fishing, on one of the coldest days of the year. Who goes fishing and has to build a fire?