Birthday Pictures! (and other side notes)

So I finally got around to uploading the birthday pictures only to find I actually didn’t take that many.  I spent most of the time running around hosting and catering, that I only remembered to pick up the camera and snap during the major events.  There are some shots before the party in her new pretty birthday dress, and some shots after the party hanging out with the gang. But, other than blowing out the candles, sadly I failed again in the “ultimate mommy” department.  Anyway, here is a preview.  The others are on Flickr (Mom, you have to click on the photo below to see the rest. CLICK ON THE PHOTO, MOM! JUST CLICK THERE! Ugh, never mind, mom - I’ll show you them later).

And this next picture I have to throw in because it signifies how charmed my life is.  When were at Toys-R-US shopping for a My First LeapPad  (her birthday present), they had mini coaches for her baby doll. I hemmed and hawed about getting one. Finally, after piling the cart three feet high with tons of stuff, my husband threatened divorce if I bought her one more thing. So, I passed on the coach and regretted it the entire ride home. I knew she would love it.

Then I saw the local yearly flea market going on and had him drop me off.  After an hour of wondering around, passing up amazing bargains (I only had 15 bucks in my wallet), I walked up the second to last stand.  There I saw a package of refill books for My First LeapPad (which I bought like just an hour ago! HELLO!) The tag said $3 (SHUT UP! THREE BUCKS!) I snatched it up lightening fast.

As I stood there feeling all savvy for scoring these babies so cheap, I swear I started to hear angels singing and noticed this bright white light pulsating to my right. I slowly turned my head and there it was, in all its glory with a glowing halo all around it, calling to me…  A baby doll coach!  I casually asked how much for the coach, trying not to sound too eager. “Four dollars” (SHUT THE HELL UP! NO WAY FOUR BUCKS!) I nearly passed out! They mistook my shock for hesitance and offered me an even sweeter deal, so I got both the coach and the expansion pack for six dollars! (I know, I know - SHUT UP!) There is no way my husband could divorce me over six dollars! 

Well, I was 100% right, Piper thoroughly enjoyed her coach. That day she must have walked the equivalent of ten miles back and forth in our yard (I couldn’t wait for her birthday to give it to her).  She took such good care of Baby, making sure the sun didn’t get in her eyes, feeding her every few feet, strapping her in for security, pointing out the birds along the way, etc.

That is until she figured out she could fit into the coach. 

Notice Baby left for dead, face down in the dirt.

Comments

[mommiebear2]

As soon as I saw that picture it reminded me of Claire and how she used to love to sit in her baby doll strollers, or pushing the cat around in it.

[bubandpie]

I was so pleased to get a little wooden doll-stroller for Christmas - right up until the point that Pie tried to lift the crossbar to sit in it herself, and out it came with sharp nails attached!

[Oh, The Joys]

Wow is she a super cutie!

[venessa]

I hear ya on the lack of pictures. In fact, I have ZERO pictures of El on her first birthday two weeks ago. NONE! I need to do some fake birthday pictures soon and pretend that this never happened! It's true what they say about third babies. They totally get the shaft.

[Nael C. Robes]

Look at that sweetie. Manther does the same thing with the muppets. She'll love them and dote on them and them cast them aside once something more interesting comes along. I guess she'll outgrow it before she has her own. At least, I hope she does.

[jen]

and a great time was had by all....you are hilarious. i can just picture you getting all bazerky at the flea market.

[Paige]

What a precious little face!

[Pattie]

I am laughing out loud at the last photo...baby left for dead *LOL* that is soooo funny! And hey, never underestmate the bargains at a flea market. I am glad you found what you were looking for
;-)

[Lawyer Mama]

Baaaaaahaaaaaa! LOVE the last pic! LOVE it!

(I swear I'm going to do your ABC Meme this week.)

[Blog That Mommy!]

SHUT UP! You are too damn funny!! And those pictures are adorable! My daughter's second birthday is next month and I already have a long list of things we need to buy for her. My husband has begun the eyerolling.

[Sparky Ducky]

wait until the Bratz craze

[Ann]

I wish we lived closer. Our lil' munchkins would have fun and we could gab. =P She is SUCH a cutie.

[PunditMom]

What a great photo of her on the chair!

[Queen of the Mayhem]

First of all, how cute is she?!

Second, Piper is a diva after my own heart.....I mean, it is all about her!

I love finding bargains! Nothing makes me happier than a little retail therapy!