A magical party

Stephie and Kit patiently waited for the party to start.

Both girls got to volunteer to help with tricks.

 It was mesmerizing!

 Haley chose a balloon bear.

 We had Chicks N Salsa for dinner.

 And of course cupcakes for dessert.  Happy birthday, ladies!

Cantigny Easter Egg hunt

 After making some beautiful dyed eggs...

...it was off to Cantigny for inflatables...

 ...crafts...

 ...baby animals...

 ...and a very fast Easter egg hunt.

 Mimi was smart to get in line early...

 ...to see this guy.  Only slightly creepy!

Stephie day

Oh no! Park closes?!? Good thing Poppie is a good negotiator.


Raaaaarrrr!!!


Now that is a lot of tickets. Good enough for two slinkies.





Pretzel lunch at Brookfield Zoo.


Yay smashed pennies!


Do it yourself face painting. Thanks Mimi and Poppie!!!

Haley day

Bummer. The Haley day plans were somewhat put on hold due to illness.


Stephie however did get to go to Legoland.

















Haley made spiders. We don't know why.





Mmmmm...bread at Two Toots.


And lunch with Mommy! Stephie thought orange teeth were very funny.

Sick day

The girls have caught a nasty cold which means even the most mundane tasks like piano...

...and crafting at home...

...are exhausting!

Feel better soon, ladies!

More museum pics

Easter window clings...

...before Haley was struck down by the plague.