Saturday, February 26, 2011

Baby Jensen's Shower...

Today we had Kristin's baby shower. Kristin and Chad are Alivia's god parents and very good friends of ours. I had a great time planning the shower with Kristin's friends. I especially LOVED that it was The Very Hungry Caterpillar theme. We had such a great time at the shower. We can't wait for baby Jensen to get here. His due date is April 21st! :)

The invitiations....

The party favor table...candy boxes (I thought this was such a cute idea)

The diaper cake. A mom from my school makes diaper cakes and etc...I thought she did such a great job! Let me know if you every need her to make you something. She is great!

The food...

MU baby strawberry!

The adorable cupcakes.........

Decorations...

Caterpillar guessing weight and length game...

Alivia was so excited to give baby Jense his quilt. It had been in the box in her closet for a few weeks and she kept saying "Mommy, when baby Jensen?" She was so excited to help me wrap it so we could give it to him!
The party planners and the beautiful mom to be!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Snow Day #9

Alivia and I had a great snow day! I wasn't expecting this snow day at all so I was pleasantly surprised when I got the call last night. Of course, I would rather be spending days in June with Alivia but I will definitely take a Friday off with my little girl. We met some of my good teacher friends with their kids for lunch at Jimmy Johns. The kids had a great time together. Hopefully Spring is just around the corner!! :)
Ava, Brielle, Alivia, Henry and Luke!

Monday, February 21, 2011

President's Day Playdate

Today we went to the Hunt's house to play. They are very good family friends of ours. Ashley, Matthew and Riley came too. Marty, (Nana, grandma Hunt) even stopped by too! We had a lot of fun playing with Alex and Ellie's cool toys. The kids play so well together and they are all getting so big!! I can't believe Alex will be in Kindergarten in a little over a year. CRAZY! We had a wonderful day. Steph, thanks for inviting us over to play. LOVE YA!

They were playing ring around the rosie...

They all fell down...

Trying to get a picture of the four of them....(Riley was asleep)

Group hug....

Tackle time!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Game Night Playdate

Saturday we had a game night with our good friends. The moms and dads came too and we ate pizza and played. After the kiddos went to bed the adults had a game night. We had a great time. The girls are growing up so fast! I love how much they interact with each other now and it so neat that all three of them are only 2 1/2 months apart. We love ya!

Makena, Alivia and Claire...

Makena, Alivia, Colton (surrounded by girls), Claire (Colton is Claire's little brother)

The girls jumping on Claire's bed........

Makena, Alivia and Claire

Makena and Alivia holding hands...so sweet!

PJ time!
They didn't all go to sleep together in the same bed but we just had them pose for this picture. Ha!

My Little Painter...

For Valentine's Day Alivia got some new paints so we thought we would try them out this morning while Daddy was working in the garage. Daddy even got Alivia one of his old shirts so she could have a paint shirt. We had such a good time and she was focusing so hard on her colors. I was so proud of her when she said circle and drew a circle. She also knew all of her colors. What a big girl!!! I LOVE the weekends for this reason! I get to spend quality time with my precious girl!

Drawing her circle...

I drew the triangle to show her...

Practicing her name...

All her masterpieces!! :)

Friday, February 18, 2011

Playing Outside...

Since the weather was so nice we played outside Thursday and Friday night. Alivia had a blast playing with the neighbors. We are so lucky to have such wonderful neighbors. Alivia practiced riding her bike and was excited to bring her basketball goal outside. We definitely have Spring fever and can't wait for the warmer weather to stay forever!! :)

Alivia LOVES pointing at airplanes!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day to Grammy..

After school today Alivia and I left a anniversary card at my mom and dad's house since it was their 30th anniversary and then we went to wish Grammy a Happy Valentine's Day. Alivia got her a teddy bear, mug and a flower. She was too cute when she gave it to her. Alivia also wanted to show Grammy that she was wearing her outfit she had made her. LOVE YOU GRAMMY!!

Smiling...

Serious stare down! too cute!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day...

We celebrated Valentine's Day today. It was just perfect. I love that the weather was nice. It made for a wonderful day. Ben, as always, was really creative with his gift. This is our 8th Valentine's Day together and our 5 Valentine's Day married. Every year he makes something that is truly special. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. Ben, we love you so much!! Love, Whitney and Alivia :)

Ben taking pictures of Alivia for my frame....

another picture...

Alivia's dance pose...

My sign for my frame...

Cupid came to Grandma and Papa Stewart's house...

Dora book, jewelry and monkey...

LOVES reading books in her rocking chair...(it was actually my rocking chair when I was little and so was the book shelf my mom put up for her)

My surprise steak dinner...

Candle light and personalized frame and roses...

Daddy got some gifts too....

Daisey and Izzey got doggie cookies!

Cupid came at our house! Grammy made her the outfit!

CHEESE!

LOVES, LOVES, books!!

Grandma and Papa Richeson left her a present too. New mickey pj's!!!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Valentine's Party...

Today Alivia had her Valentine party at Janet's house. She was so excited to put her valentines together and deliver her cupcakes to Janet's house. I just had to take a couple of pictures before we left. Janet, thanks for making Alivia's day so special with her friends. We are so lucky to have you! We hope everyone has a good Valentine's Day weekend! :)

Take 1...

Take 2....

Take 3....

Take 4.....

Take 5....

Take 6.....

Finally, got one on take 7!!! Of course, it wasn't with my good camera. I had picked up my phone so I got one with my phone instead! ha!

Opening up all her valentines and candy when we got home!