3rd Birthday Party

Last night was L's 3rd birthday party. It was highly successful. We had a fondue party again (although the kids had pizza). We didn't pop any breakers this time and everything went smoothly. The first part was eating and watching UCLA win. Then we moved on to the presents.
L loved all of her gifts. She got a mix of clothes and toys (no clothes trying on this time either). She also got lots of camping stuff....little people camping adventure, a camp set of tools, a Dora inflatable bed and a TENT!!! It's up in the living room and she (and Reggie) love it!
But I think her favorite gift was a baby swing and carseat. She really, really wanted one for her babies. When she went to bed, she put them on the edge of the bed. I told Jeff I needed to take a picture to compare when she has her own kids. Here's the cake. I. Love. It. A wonderful monkey cake that a local bakery made for us. L loved it too. Her request....to eat the ear!

My new table

Jeff and I really needed a new kitchen table. We currently use his grandmother's dining room table and while I like it, the seats aren't comfortable and it's a little awkward to sit at. It will be a nice dining room table in our next house.

So we spent an afternoon checking out furniture in Wichita and found this beautiful table. It's a high top table, which is great. If you want to do something (blog, scrapbook), you don't even have to sit down.

It came with four chairs and we bought a bench seat for two extra places. Actually the bench was the seller. Extra seating and now L and I can sit together which helps keep her staying on task when we're eating.
Reggie also loves the table. I'm sure it's because it's new, but the seats have an interesting feel and she loves that.

Moon Sand. Cool Toy.

L received moon sand from the Easter bunny. Now Denise had warned me that moon sand is a mess. And yes, it's messy, but it's soooo cool. Part sand, part play dohish like...this stuff rocks. We got a bunny mold with it which was fun. I like how my hands don't stink like when I use play doh. I'm a fan and we'll be buying some more. Maybe we'll use it outside so I don't have to vacuum afterwards.

L at the Doctor and other cool news

So L went for her three year checkup this week. She did very well, except for the mini meltdown when she had to wear a paper gown. So off went the gown and she saw the doctor in her Dora panties. No modesty for this girl.

The funniest part of the visit was this conversation. The doctor asked her if she had any friends and she said yes. He asked her who were her friends. Her first reply, "daddy". He asked again. She says, "Haley and Ditto". He looks at me puzzled at Ditto's name. I'm no help since I'm laughing hard and muster out, "that's our dogs!" Oh well...she did go on to say her other friends. That girl cracks me up.

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So small worlds this week. I read a great article in the Wichita Eagle about selective mutism. I thought the woman looked familiar, and sure enough, it's Jeanette (Maria's friend). She was a big help as I have a patient with this condition and that mom needs some help.

Then I was talking to Jill tonight. Her friend, Betsy, (The Bets Week Ever) is coming to town and staying with her aunt and I start putting it together and she's first cousins with a high school girlfriend of mine. Amazing.

Speaking of amazing, check out Amy's blog (Family Wire). Her daughter had a kidney ultrasound today and they found TWO kidneys. That is wonderful news!!

I'm off to read a new scrapbook magazine I got tonight.

Scrapbook Time

I have finished my book club book and got all the cleaning done on Saturday, so after my in-laws left Sunday, I spent a few hours scrapbooking. I haven't taken time to scrapbook since Cropaganza and it felt really good to create. I worked on last year's Halloween pictures. I'm sharing the best ones. My mom gave me some pirate paper and stickers and they were perfect for L's pirate costume. I loved all the old world paper. Thanks mom!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!! Although today is chilly, the sun was shining nicely. When L woke up this morning and saw her easter basket, she said "The Easter Bunny didn't take a break today"

Grandma and Grandpa Welch came to our place today to spend the day. We started off with an Easter egg hunt. L was very good about finding all the eggs.

She was proud of her loot. Daddy was trying to be Swiper, but L/Dora prevailed!
After a nice lunch of ham, twice baked potatoes, and broccoli salad, L jammed on her Elmo guitar for us. She is a great singer!

NCAA Tourney Central Station

This year, Jeff finally gets to watch all the games without worrying about whether he has to work. He, L and Kurt enjoyed the day by watching all of the games. Tomorrow will be a new round of games and people. Notice the TV setup...only a guy could think of this. Jeff told me that we need a bigger 2nd tv. I think it all works out great the way it is.