Birthdays and more

Andi turned 4 last week, but since we had two parties(one family, one friend) she thought she had two birthdays, so naturally when Grandma Bulkeley asked her how old she was at the second party, she said five. And she keeps asking when her next birthday will be. Here are some pictures of her birthday fun. She had been begging for a princess tea party for a while, so I let her have a couple friends over and dress up as princesses.

The set up

Birthday princess waiting for her friends.

Princesses dancing in the kitchen.

Blowing out the candles on her heart shaped cake. They all had one.

With all the cousins at the family party.

Aside from birthdays it was a beautiful week weather wise, so we played outside a lot this week. The kids were in heaven, especially Sammy, who found much higher things to climb on.

As always, very proud of his accomplishment.

He even tried to help daddy with the yard work.

The beautiful weather did not last long, and we are on day 3 of rain, so we have been getting creative to keep everyone entertained. Thad made Andi this fort on the patio so she could play outside and stay dry. She was so excited about it. She got in and said, "okay, mommy, I need some books and a drink, and Daddy, I need a snack. " The fort was moved a little and a floor heater added so she could stay out there longer. She loved it.

Then this happened. I think it's a robot. I don't know who thought it was funnier, Thad or Sammy.

And this is where I found Sammy last night. He was so quiet it took me a while to actually find him.

Thad is gone for a few days again, this time in colorado, so mommy now has to come up with the crazy things to do. I'm sure the kids will be glad when Thad gets back to play.