A Potty Party & A Birthday Party

Last Sunday we decided to celebrate Norah's success on the potty with a little party, just the four of us. We had a nice lunch which we ate in the livingroom.... the kids thought it was SO fun! For dessert we had some Sesame Street cupcakes I ordered. When we went to pick them up, the baker started, "Can I help.... let me guess... the Sesame Street cupcakes?!?" Norah was so excited, she could hardly contain herself. I would bet big money that we were the only ones picking up cupcakes decorated with Big Bird and Ernie on Superbowl Sunday!

While Joel was teaching his Confirmation class and Henry was sawing logs during his morning nap, Norah made beautiful artwork.

 We're praying... and praying..... and praying these days.... our cause?? An end to abortion.

 Does anything say "I'm proud of you" like the look on Big Bird's face?!

This is SO Henry. He's thirsty, he sees a chair... why not stand on the chair and take a drink? Juice tastes better that way right?

The morning of Joel's Birthday. Joel was slow at getting out of bed because he was sick. And, also because he's now 27 so, his body is feeling old and achy!:)

13 hours of sleep and little Henry is ready to tackle the day!

 Opening gifts. Norah wrote a special message to Joel in the card above.

 My bookworm husband requested four books.... no wonder where Norah and Henry get it from!:)