We had a great start this new year !
The Pacifier fairy came to visit and dropped a special train pillow in exchange for all his pacis...
We started organizing the upstairs at the house, we put away all the toys that Adrien grew out of, I organized his room, the playroom and all the closets upstairs. What a relief ! I love starting the year with an organized house and a structured routine in place ! Adrien started school again and I continue teaching stroller Strides classes 3 times a week. Our Tuesday/Thursdays have become our free time to meet our friends , clean/tidy the house. Adrien is really a great helper and school taught him how to clean up and put his baskets or activites back in pace which helps a great deal !
Making a berry crumble - He 's really into it :)
Adrien's a great help in the kitchen. I make dinner every night and he usually always offers to help. His favorite part if either mixing ingredients with the whisk, breaking eggs, or cutting vegetables. Once he's done with "his part" he tells me he has to finish off in his kitchen ;)
Adrien has been using his quad every day since we came back from florida, even yesterday when it was raining he took it out for a few minutes. He sometimes says his quad is a big fire truck, other days it becomes a train. It's fun ! Papa Ho Ho is happy to know he's using his imagination and enjoying his main gift this year !
during our last trip to Ikea, Adrien asked to go in the kids playzone - since we went on a saturday, they were a lot of kids and we did not feel comfortable leaving him there but we let him sit in the kids area at lunch. Christophe and I had a relaxing lunch together while Adrien chatted with other kids and watched tv . He came to join us for desert ;) . . .could not resist a bite of their chocolate cake .
Even in 30 degree weather Duff gets to walk twice a day :) I've been getting really good at adding layers after layers to keep warm and jogging helps ;)
We've been going to Yoga Story time every Wednesday for the last few months, Adrien really loves it !
I always forgot my camera until last week so here is a picture- Adrien is wearing a green shirt on the left- the yoga clock song is his favorite :) We now have a few of our friends coming so it's even more special !
I experimented new recipes and Adrien and I got to make almond croissants and a galette des rois together ! So delicious and so much fun !
MY BIRTHDAY -
I met some my awesome Stroller Strides Mommies at Chuy's for lunch on my birthday. I was not able to take everyone's picture - but here are a few- Thank you all so much for coming and making me feel so special ! I love being a part of such an amazing group of moms !!
Christophe and Adrien also celebrated my birthday that evening with my favorite : sushi and the 3 chocolate mousse cake ... MMMMH ! I love them both so much ! They sure know how to make me feel loved and appreciated ! Merci mes 2 anges !!
DEBI' S BABY SHOWER - welcoming her little buckaroo with a western themed baby shower :)
Heather was the winner of the cowboy Hat toss - YEEHAW !!
Debi and the hostesses :)
almost everyone at the party :) a lot of sweet and pretty cowgirls ;)
A PIECE OF WORK - FORT WORTH - Birthday fun with the girls :)
as you can tell - we were all into it :)
All of us with our masterpieces ! It was so much fun !
this place had a bell they would ring and we would have to drink when it rang- I've never been good at drawing or painting (but I'e always wanted to paint :) )and so I was super nervous of messing up ... it was nice though because of the fun atmosphere and being surrounded by my friends I was able to loosen up and enjoy the moment ! Best time ! the couple who own the " PIECE OF WORK " are very friendly. I can't wait to go back with Christophe or friends again !
Debi ordered this delicious bundt cake - chocolate chocolate chip- MMMH ! It was delicious !
We went out on the 30th to celebrate New year's one day early and had a great time ! It was fun to get dressed up and get together sans kids :) I ended up getting new red shoes for the occasion and was so excited until I started walking with them downtown Fort Worth and realized they were too big and kept leaving my foot...I had a very awkward walk ... it was funny ;)
Adrien loves his trampoline ! Thank you very much Ninne & Titou :)
Adrien's a great help in the kitchen. I make dinner every night and he usually always offers to help. His favorite part if either mixing ingredients with the whisk, breaking eggs, or cutting vegetables. Once he's done with "his part" he tells me he has to finish off in his kitchen ;)
Adrien has been using his quad every day since we came back from florida, even yesterday when it was raining he took it out for a few minutes. He sometimes says his quad is a big fire truck, other days it becomes a train. It's fun ! Papa Ho Ho is happy to know he's using his imagination and enjoying his main gift this year !
I always forgot my camera until last week so here is a picture- Adrien is wearing a green shirt on the left- the yoga clock song is his favorite :) We now have a few of our friends coming so it's even more special !
MY BIRTHDAY -
DEBI' S BABY SHOWER - welcoming her little buckaroo with a western themed baby shower :)
A PIECE OF WORK - FORT WORTH - Birthday fun with the girls :)
I'm so lucky to have met such wonderful friends - It was the first time that a whole evening was planned and organized for me - They said I could not bring anything and took care of all the food and wine, reserved the place ! How lucky am I ? !!! I am grateful to everyone for making me feel so special and appreciated ! I've met such an inspiring, kind , smart and fun group of friends ! Thank you !!!
So January is half way through and already I can say it's been a blast : full of fun times with family and friends, cheering to a healthy and happy new year , cuddles, fun recipes, wonderful friendships... Does it get any better ?
We shall see - 2011 Here we come !!
" Another fresh new year is here ....
another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
This bright new year is given me
To live each day with Zest
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!
I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs! "
William Arthur Ward
Make it a great year !
So January is half way through and already I can say it's been a blast : full of fun times with family and friends, cheering to a healthy and happy new year , cuddles, fun recipes, wonderful friendships... Does it get any better ?
We shall see - 2011 Here we come !!
" Another fresh new year is here ....
another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
This bright new year is given me
To live each day with Zest
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!
I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs! "
William Arthur Ward
Make it a great year !
That is a GREAT start to the new year!!! I've loved getting to hang out with you so much. Next time you make that almond thing, Gracie, LIbby and I want to come over and help. ;)
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