ZOO Birthday Surprise!

Madeline received an early bday gift from MeMe and Papa Don....a membership to the NC Zoo. This was such an awesome gift that we started celebrating early! Mommy took her along with Aidan and the aunties over the weekend. We're looking forward to going back soon with Daddy. Madeline's favorite animal was the Giraffe. Aidan liked the elephants, alligators, zebras and polar bear. By the end of the adventure Madeline was worn out....with her pretty in hand and thumb in mouth!

Grammy in NC

Grammy came to visit us earlier this month and we had a great time with her! She couldn't believe how big Aidan and Madeline have gotten since last fall. It was great to see her and spend some fun times together.

Martha's Party

We experienced a little bit of Martha here in Chapel Hill today. Julia Carpico (neighbor on our culdesac) won an Ultimate Block Party from Martha Stewart. So the Smith family joined our neighbors in attending the shin-dig this afternoon. The weather didn't cooperate, so some changes were made to Martha's original plan, but it was still a phenomenal event! Aidan's favorites were the balloon man and the magician. Madeline really loved the cupcake decorating station, but more importantly....eating her precious work of art! It's definitely the best block party we've ever attended!

B is for Blueberry

The children are learning to spell and write their names. Aidan mastered his name several months ago and enjoys to write Madeline's name now too. At school he told the teacher "B is for Blueberry" and that he likes to have them for breakfast at Baba's house. From the picture, apparently Madeline does too!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter 2008! The Easter Bunny was very good to us this year. He didn't bring much candy but instead some of our favorite fruits, new toothbrushes, toothpaste, egg shaped sidewalk chalk and some other fun goodies. We went to our usual 7:30 mass and then had brunch and an egg hunt at Nana and Baba's house. We were worn out after our big morning!

Coloring Eggs

We colored eggs for the first time this year. Aidan really liked making the different color combinations. Madeline was just happy to participate and kept cheering, "Eggs! Eggs! Eggs Mommy!"

Egg Hunt

Mommy's friends at Junior League hosted a breakfast and egg hunt at our regular meeting place, The Hill House. Aidan and Madeline were able to attend and have a great time. They had donuts and fruit, made crafts and found lots of eggs. Luckily, the Easter Bunny was too busy to make it. Aidan and Madeline are not a big fan of his this year. Aidan thinks he has scary teeth and Madeline doesn't like anything about him!