Our generous friends opened their house again for a big egg hunt, full of kids, laughter, little surprises and, of course -- eggs!
Even the big kids had a great time!
This was the last one our friends are planning on hosting. Hopefully next year we can still get together for a smaller celebration. The kids are never too old for it!
He stayed home with the kids. I worked. He cooked and cleaned and played cards in the evening with them. We are a lucky family!
This is late but so cute I have to keep it forever here. On April Fools Maya brought a dictionary home from school and gave me this letter. I pretended to fall for it. The girl is quite a writer!
She got some cute PJs and clothes. She had asked for "no toys, please". Somebody is growing up!
A leo! A mom went on an almost impossible mission to find one that fits her (and it's not too high on her neck, and it's the right material, and it's yadda yadda yadda... Phew!)
Some summer stuff. Yeah!
Ice cream!
A mom got really creative and gave her a lot of kitchen and baking-related stuff!
Different year. Same cake. Always.
Can we keep this small and simple next year? A couple of the girls spent the night and hung out until noon in their PJs the next morning.
It makes me happy to make and see her happy.
A week ago I was finally able to take the whole weekend off and put together a very small party for my girl. As she grows, she gets more specific about how she wants to spend her time with friends. This time she chose a small party at home doing rainbow looming, eating snacks, and just being together. Less of a party... more of an afternoon with friends.
Her closest friends from the gym came a little early to help set up the craft and practice beforehand. Cute pointed toes!
The oldest of them fixed their hair
A few more girls joined and they started their looming
They helped each other out
They concentrated hard
One of her besties
Their final creation. Next -- birthday cake and adorable presents!
And... the picture I want to remember forever from this trip:
The End.
Just a few inches between them
Playing before dinner
Brother and sister in the pool. I am so lucky they allow me to take pictures. (What choice do they have? :-) )
Somebody crashed watching TV at five in the afternoon
On St. Patrick's Day. Picture by Maya.
Bruce bought the lovely hat from a beach vendor. The price negotiation was quite a process!
Chilling after a fun day in the sun
Banana boat ride
Maya said going on the banana boat was "better than riding a rollercoaster"
They loved the mangoes. They are indeed much yummier than the ones we buy here. Please ignore friend's face in the background. He probably wanted a mango too!
