September 18, 2011

Birthdays

I had a great 33rd birthday on the 4th.  Julia and I went to Legends in Kansas City and got our nails done, while Wally took Aiden and Lexie and did the grocery shopping for me so I didn't have to.  So nice and much appreciated! Afterwards we went out to dinner and then came home and had some cake.  It was a  nice, relaxing day.  :)
A few days after my birthday, I ended up breaking my coffee pot one morning, so I treated myself to a little post-birthday gift :)

I don't know how I've survived without this machine so far! I LOVE IT!!!! I've been trying different flavors that have been recommended to me, that I've found in the grocery store, and I've ordered some online too.  I wish Starbucks made K-cups, but they don't.  :(  Maybe one day...

The other day I found Lexie flipping through InStyle magazine for the second time lately.  I asked her what she was doing, and she went into a 4 minute explanation about how she was looking at pictures of "makeup, golden stuff, pretty dresses, doggies, I just LOVE golden stuff, Mommy! And makeup.  And THESE shoes! Aren't these shoes awe-yum, Mommy?!" (awe-yum--awesome)  Wow!! One day she is going to have a major closet going! This girl loves fashion!!

On the 10th, our sweet girl turned 4 years old! Since she's not attending preschool, and we don't have any family nearby, her celebration was family-centered.  First we went to the Oak Park Mall to the Build a Bear store, something she's been wanting to do since we got here. We decided to save it for a special occasion.  All three of them got to make a stuffed animal at the store to commemorate Lexie's special day.  They were so excited!
Photo: Build-a-bear in honor of Lexie's 4th birthday tomorrow :)

On her big day, she informed us that no one is in charge of her today, and that Daddy is her servant :)

We went to the movies, and then went to dinner at a dinosaur-themed restaurant at Legends in Kansas City.  Then we went back home for dessert and presents, but didn't take a lot of pictures. :(  We were too busy having fun! :)
Photo: Happy birthday Lexie!!!!

The next day she helped me make lunch and cupcakes in her new apron and hat from Grandad and GG! She loves it!
Photo: My little helpers, we're making lunch.

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Here's one more of our sweet new 4 year old, my little sidekick, at Starbucks, as we waited for Julia to finish cheerleading practice on base a few days ago :)
Photo: Starbucks during Julia's cheer practice :)

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