A Circus is In Town

Both Shay and Alyssa have a good time at our providers house.  Shay loves the interaction with all the other kiddos and all the fun projects they do.  Alyssa enjoys being around the older kids, especially when they "read" to her or include her in their band (she usually bangs cups together).  This month the theme is "circus" and last Friday they put on a show.  Shay was a tightrope walker and a clown.  Alyssa was an active audience member.

 Clown Friends

 One of Alyssa's Favorite Activities

Birthday Party at Daycare

Lyssa was able to celebrate her birthday with her daycare friends.  She got to wear the special hat and have everyone sing to her.  Shay liked being able to help pick out the cake to bring, but LOVED eating eat!  We have been having the left overs ever since.  Good thing we should finish up the last of the cake tonight!

Happy 1st Birthday Alyssa!

She's one year old today!  I remember a year ago waking up early, anxiously waiting till we could check in at the hospital and then being SO happy my doctor showed up for surgery.  We were very excited for her arrival- and cherished those first unbelievable moments seeing her.  I do remember her crying a lot when she was born and thinking - uh oh- Shay didn't cry at all- what are we in for? :)  Well, Alyssa- you have been an absolute sweetheart and we can't wait to see all the growing and changes that come this next year.  Love you and Happy Birthday!

Florida Vacation

We headed down to Cape Coral over spring break to enjoy family, warm weather and the beautiful scenery.  Both Shay and Alyssa did well traveling, and mom and dad didn't fair too bad either!  The days were filled with boat rides, swimming in the pool, great food, and games at night.  Although most days were not "relaxing" with 3 children 3 or under, we had a great time!

 Here we go!

 Trying to kill time during our 2 hour layover

 View down the canal

Back of Our Favorite Restaurant

 Watching the Twins Win during Spring Training

 Enjoying one of many boatrides

 Shay just loved this chair at a local restaurant

 Nama Stacy, Papa Mark and their granddaughters

 Enjoying shelling and running in the ocean

On our way home

A Little Catching Up to Do... Burns Family Visit and Millie's Birthday Weekend

Burns Visit
Shawn, Elicia, Breck and Cullen made their way from Duluth to Rochester to visit us.  We had a great time- going to the indoor playground, playing hockey, drawing, cutting, eating, and going to the House of Bounce- the kids kept busy.  Shay and Breck exchanged birthday presents (thanks SO much for the cool slip and slide) and the adults were even able to spend some time just relaxing!  We always have so much fun with their family and are excited to have another summer cabin vacation planned with them soon!

 Shay and Breck- Both 3 years and 4 days old :)

Cullen (almost a year) Alyssa 11 months

Millie's Birthday

We also were able to celebrate cousin Millie's 2nd birthday.  Since she loves Mickey and Minnie, we had cake and party favors with those Disney characters!

 Millie with Amma

Shay and Olive both loved Millie's party

it may have been due to the fact there was cake and presents!

The dads had a pretty good time too!