The Day After

Mommy was a better sport than me.

What a great family picture.  So super glad Grandma Carol, Grandpa Frank, Uncle Skunk and Aunt Holley drove all the way from Virginia to party with us.  We all had a great time!

Krempa- Burts.  Just how it should be!

Ah, us with Grandma Carol and Grandpa Frank.  Love, love.

Samantha and her favorite Uncle Skunk. She absolutely loves to snag his sunglasses!

After Aunt Holley and Uncle Skunk headed back home, Grandma Carol and Grandpa Frank and us girls headed into Princeton.  So, Grandpa Frank could hang out with us in a coffee shop and try to teach Samantha how to play chess.  It didn't go well but at least we got a tasty lunch out of the deal.

Grandma Carol and I played a math game with dominos.  More like I made them crash into each other, but it sounds better the way Mommy tells it.

It was such a crazy, fun, busy weekend that we crashed as soon as we got in the car to go home from Princeton.

But then as soon as we got near home, Mommy wanted to drop magazines off at Emily's house and they were home so we ran around the front yard with our besties.

And I hugged Robert.  He's my friend, uh-huh.

Then, when we got home Samantha wanted to make a card for Emily.  And she did.

I wanted to taste test cupcakes.  And I did!

Being a judge sure is hard work, right Samantha?

Hmmm, they all look and taste so yummy!

This bed is totally fun!  Can you tell I'm wearing my retro sunglasses.  I love my retro sunglasses!

Photo Booth Phun!

Daddy and Mommy have a deal that Daddy has to get Christina on Saturday mornings. No matter how early it is. Even if it's 4am. Think that doesn't happen? Ha. The sleepless wonder thrives on air, not sleep.

Uncle Skunk and Aunt Holley came up this weekend for Mommy's birthday party.  They were here for less than 10 minutes before we heard Mommy yell, "TRAAAAAAAVIS".

Can you guess why?

He is such a troublemaker and I'm starting to think I might know where Christina gets it from!

We raced down to Main Street for Cranbury Day.  That means a free bouncy house.  If you can get up it.  Aunt Holley took one for the team and helped Christina get to the top and then spent a long time getting her to go down the slide. For being a troublemaker, Christina is a super big scaredy cat.

And, even though Mommy told us we weren't paying for pony rides today, Uncle Skunk bought us rides.
Love you, Uncle Skunk!  The flower crown?  Miss Tiffany from HAWAII sent us the most perfect care package with Hawaiian things and I can't think of a better way to make this day special than with my family, Cranbury Day, a birthday party and a flower crown.

And, of course, Christina isn't one to miss a pony ride.  How is it that she loves ponies but is scared of the bouncy house slide and dogs????

The attendant was nervous about Christina and wanted Mommy to walk with her.  Mommy kept trying to explain that Christina is a pro and they realized she knew what to do and Mommy dropped back.

Guess what?  We ran into Ronin at Gil and Berts. Hooray!

And then it was time for a party.  Daddy suggested we get a photo booth and Mommy agreed . When the invitations were sent, Mommy asked that folks bring photo booth props and it made for a ton of fun.
No, Grandpa Frank doesn't really have a mustache. Silly Grandpa Frank!  Mr. Don just smiled!

So, Mommy didn't really mind turning 35, since she is super happy with life and wouldn't trade us kiddos for the world.  So, she poked fun at herself with an 'over the hill' cake. 

Mommy's favorite girls!

What's a party without the bouncy house?  No party at our house is complete without some bouncy fun!

Playground fun!

Everyone having fun.  As it should be!

Mommy and Daddy!

We had a blast dressing up in and out of the photo booth.    Mommy will have to post some pictures from the booth, but here are some special moments from inside.

I'm Rapunzel!

And we turned our box into a boat.  We love this box so much.  A huge thank you to Miss Colleen for giving us such a great box. 

And the dress up didn't stop with us kids.  Hi Aunt Holley- did you know she's our biggest cheerleader?!?!

All good parties must come to an end and all good parties here end with us zonked out. 

Want a sneak peek of the photo booth phun???
Here ya go!

Sweet Sense Of Style

When we came downstairs after getting dressed this morning, we heard Daddy groan.  Mommy asked him what's going on and he said, "Why don't you bring Christina to school and then go to Target and see if you and Samantha can find more subtle tights?"

Mommy and I have no idea what prompted him to make such a request, but see for yourself the outfits that we came up with all by ourselves.   Samantha's facial expression?  That is her official Samantha pose.  My expression?  It's my official Christina face too!

Samantha and Mommy found boring white tights at the store.
And then it came up that Samantha saw the movie Lorax over the summer at Harmony. Mommy was surprised and asked if she liked it.  Samantha said, "I was so happy tears dropped from my eyes."


When it was time to pick me up from school, Samantha saw Miss Neera at Harmony and leapt into her arms.

Me? I ran into Miss Esther.  Oh, how I miss Miss Esther!

On the way home Mommy heard me shriek from the back seat.
"Disgusting"
"Christina, what's disgusting?"
"Boogers!"


We made a detour to the Blue Park.  Emily told us it's a great park and it's time we checked it out for ourselves.  Man, she is right. It's awesome!

Check out this spinney thing.

And a boy helped spin Samantha

He did a great job! Such a great job that Mommy had to nicely suggest that he also spin Samantha the other way so she doesn't get too dizzy.



Sensing Mommy is a bit sensitive to all the changes a happenin' this week, we looked our super cutest and asked her for a special treat to celebrate all the good things this week with Gil and Berts.  Ice cream with sprinkles.  Score!

While Mommy was busy ordering the ice cream, I reached up and unzipped her purse. Then I took her lipstick and put it on while everyone in line watched silently with ever growing grins. 

Mommy freaked and everyone laughed.  Then she looked at them and told them I'm a repeat offender. Last time I did this, I snagged $60 and her ATM card and she had to get it canceled and order a whole new one.  Then they realized I'm a slick shorty!

No matter, I got me some tasty ice cream!

Samantha got strawberry ice cream.

And just loved it!

I didn't really want to share, so I looked the other way and hoped that Mommy would forget I'm here.

And when we got home, Samantha snuggled on the blow up bed.

And Mommy and I read stories.  I opened a book and shrieked, "Look Mommy, look.  It's snowing on that page, Mom."

When we went looking for Samantha and Daddy again, we found them.....

Me sleep? Ha! Never!