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I don't know about you moms out there, but I get so into to holidays for my kids, its not even funny. Christmas morning for me is more fun than it ever was; just watching the looks on their faces and watching them experience the joy I remember as a child. I get super duper into their birthdays. Its nuts. I'm having the hardest time NOT showing Rachel all the gifts we got her. Jason can testify to that - I have the hardest time not telling someone what I bought them, before they open it. When we were younger and would exchange gifts at Christmas and birthdays, I was the one who had already given him 5 million hints during the weeks leading up to the holiday, while he was the one who would make me close my eyes while opening the gifts, so that the shape wouldn't give it away. Exact opposites :)
Rachel is turning 3 on July 14th, but we're celebrating with a birthday party this weekend! She is so excited about her birthday. She told me today that this is the first birthday she ever remembers. I showed her pictures of her 2nd birthday and she said "Oh, I do remember that one... but I was just SO little back then." Made me laugh. Her party will be water themed, since its in the middle of July and she got to pick her guest list for the first time, which was fun. Always interesting to see who our kids pick, as apposed to us picking. Interestingly enough, Rachel's list almost perfectly matched mine.
Ethan bought her a bike helmet (my parents bought her a new, big girl bike!) I cannot wait to see the expression on her face. She's been talking about getting a big girl bike for the past 6 months. Jason and I bought her a cute little girl sized apron from the store Anthropology. I was more excited about finding something under $50.00 in that store :) I've been looking all over for a small apron for her and haven't been happy at all with what I've found. This one is perfect! It has very sweet details on it and the pattern has cupcakes all over it. Brown and pink are the main colors - so cute! I can't wait to see it on her. She loves to help me cook in the kitchen so this is pretty much the perfect gift for her. Kara bought her a princess activity book for the car. Lots of fun things to do in the car, besides watch a movie or stare out the window.
I'm wrapping the gifts tonight and seriously can't wait for her to open them! She's already seen two of the gifts, but she's so funny and has no idea they're for her. She kept asking today "are we giving the bike helmet to Ellie or Delaney?" (two girls at church) I kept saying "you'll have to wait and see!" ... clueless...
Pepper's party is thisSubmitted by Emily B (not verified) on Fri, 2009-07-10 07:11.
Pepper's party is this weekend, too. He is also getting a bike from his grandparents and a helmet from his sister! His current obsession is guns. I'm going to try to find some sort of Nerf gun, I think. He'll love that. I'm doing my shopping this morning. We're having a pool party for him on Sunday. When I asked him who he wanted to invite, though, he said "No one! I don't want any friends!" He's been so contrary recently. So I invited a family from our community group who has twin boys 2 weeks younger than Pepper, his friend Isaiah's family, and the family we went camping with. Should be fun.
that is so funny! I love thatSubmitted by stef on Fri, 2009-07-10 10:13.
that is so funny! I love that he said "no one!" :)
Rachel would have invited every child she's ever met, so we had to limit hers to about 15 kids. Happy Birthday to your sweetie poo!
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