party, play, park

Party:

Saturday was our niece, Taylor's 1st birthday party. I helped with the party; pink and green polka dots. Though several cute decorations were made, few were used. The wind decided to blow and tear through the little park ramada - just during the length of the party, of course. The cupcakes, however, prefect! Joel devoured most of his cupcake... that is, until mommy accidentally bumped his hand and made him drop it on the asphalt. Uncle Jess made Joel go from screams to smiles within seconds. The birthday girl enjoyed the yummy frosting.

We stuck those circle stick things in the cupcakes. It was cute. And yes, it was planned for my niece's dress to match. That is where the inspiration for the theme originated.Play:Sunday, Joel began pulling his helicopter around by the string. He has had this helicopter for the past 6 months, but he just figured out the purpose of the string. Despite a rough morning (he burned his hand on my flat iron an hour or so earlier), he pulled his little helicopter 'round and 'round the house. He went so far as to upright it when it tipped over. I am in LOVE with these jammies. They came in a 4 pack; 2 tops and 2 bottoms. Size 2T. Sad thing is, Lucas was wearing the other half when this photo was taken... my 6 month old... wearing 2T...Park:Today, Monday, I decided to take the boys to the park. Just to get out of the house. Stir crazy. We went to Chaparral Park. Joel figured out how to climb up the steps and go down the slide all by himself. He does not need my help. Nor does he want it. He probably went down that slide twenty times. The swings, not as fun. So where did we return to? The slide. Another five times. Lucas just chilled in his sling. LOOOOOVE this last photo. More than words.