My little girl has certainly changed over the years... or has she?
There was time that Ellison refused to wear anything but fancy dresses paired with sparkly shoes, necklaces, rings, and a pair of fabulous glasses. She has long turned in her dresses and accessories for shorts and sneakers.
This year, she developed a love for all things Star Wars and begged for a Star Wars party. One thing I do know about Ellison, she may have said bye to fancy clothes, but she is still a glamour girl at heart. So when I proposed a Star Wars themed Glam Bus for her 8th birthday, she was ecstatic.
I picked up her friends from school and we all walked home. On the walk, I learned that many of the girls did not expect an actual bus. They were shocked to turn down our street and discover that Ellison had not been exaggerating.
The bus was awesome. There were several stations, including manicures, massage chairs, karaoke, arts and crafts, hair, and video games.
As the kids entered the bus, Star Wars music placed. I added in a Star Wars themed lightsaber / bubble wand craft, tattoos, and photo props.
Ellison had a great 8th birthday! I think she is going to have a fabulous year!
If you know me well, then this may truly shock you. I have a compost bucket next to my kitchen sink and a garden that is actually producing vegetables and herbs. I mean the shock is real.
The things you do for love and your children. Ellison had several requests on her birthday list in regards to going green. A few of the items included a compost, garden bed, and seeds.
Ellison's Papa came over to celebrate Ellison's birthday and build a garden box. It was pouring rain, but that that didn't stop him.
And after all of her hard work, we have an amazing garden. I am loving the fresh herbs and delicious produce. I only wonder why I did not have a garden earlier. Oh yes, I know why... I did not have my best gardener, Ellison, to take care of it!
So the Graham vs. Jenn Beach Debate has come to an end. Our first 2016 day at New Smyrna and Graham finally admits that NSB is the best beach. I think the quote was, "this beach is the best". I win.
Check out Ellison. She was so mad that Reid was not next to her.
The best thing about having older kids is that my life, while chaotic, is a different type of chaotic that affords me the opportunity to babysit my nephew, Reid. Ellison and Dylan come along and we get to explore life with a baby... and then walk away. We love our sweet man, Reid!
Finally! Charlie has arrived. We were blessed with a sweet Nephew on April 14th. He took a lot longer then his mother and grandmother expected. Let's just say that Aunt Jenn was right! (I had to add that in.)
Olivia was very excited to welcome her brother into the world. Ellison and Dylan are smitten. And well, Graham and I find him irresistible as well. Welcome to the World.
The first half of April was filled with the anticipation of our new nephew's arrival. As days ticked by, our family had a house guest, Olivia Daisy. We were able to spend some quality time with pick ups from All Saints School, trip to Orlando Rep, Green Day festivities, and even a couple of sleep overs.
Mom, wife, attorney, volunteerer (if even a word) of all things... and so much more. Somedays my life is filled with crazy and chaos, but I always take the time to enjoy my surroundings. As for my wishes and dreams - a clean house, a daily hair blow out, and kids with a normal bedtime!
