Sweet, Sweet Bonnie

This morning I took Bonnie to have her 1 year portrait made. Well, not her real 1 year portrait...Jen will be doing those. Duh. I just wanted to have a picture of her in her cute party dress to display next to her birthday cake.

She wasn't really feeling the whole photo shoot thing today, but we managed to get this one...with her big front choppers in all their glory!

Update

I should know better than to blog too early in the day...especially when the entire post is quotes from Grace. Of course she added a couple of new ones to the list tonight:

"I played an instrument with my toots."

**Lovely, isn't she?

This one was more of a conversation, but it went something like this:

G: (at the beginning stages of a temper tantrum) "But I wanna get in Bon's bed and snuggle with her!" (starting to jump up and down now)

Me: "Oh no. Are you 2 years old again? Because only 2 year olds act this way. Big-girl-3-year-olds don't throw fits."

G: "Yes, they do."

Me: "Well, then big-girl-3-year-olds that throw fits get in big-girl-3-year-old trouble."

G: "Do you want a piece of me?"

Seriously??? Where does she come up with this stuff?

Quotable quotes

After a fun outing to KangaZoom and lunch at McEntyre's Bakery with our friends, Carrie Beth, Handley and Harper, I put Bonnie down for a nap and sat down to check my e-mail, etc. I became a little suspicious after about 15 minutes or so when I noticed that Grace had not come into the office to "check on" me. I wan't too concerned about it because I could hear that she was busy doing something in the other room, but I decided to investigate anyway. This is what I found...

She had gotten herself and her babies, Annie and Clarabelle, all set up for "quiet time." And I use the term quiet time very loosely. I went back to the office to finish up what I was doing, and seconds later in she came with her blanket on her head and said, "I'm Little Red Riding Hood." Then she immediately turned to leave and told me, "Bye, Big Bad Wolf." Thanks a million.

Speaking of million, She recently told me that she "needed a hamillion Pet Shop guys." The Littlest Pet Shop is her latest obsession and apparently she doesn't have nearly enough.

As I type this, I'm reminded that Grace has been saying quite a few off-the-wall things that I'd better document or else I'll forget. These include:

(Whining) "Mom, I'm hungry. I just need a little snack. Mom. Mom. Mom. I'm hungry. No matter what."

(Whining again) "Mommy. My scratch 'n' sniff sticker doesn't work. I can't smell any something. I only smell part of my nose."

"Hey! There's a giant bird there!"

**This was in reference to the Big Chicken. We were driving home from her 3 year photo shoot with Jen when she spotted him. I grew up knowing about the Big Chicken so I didn't even notice until she so excitedly pointed him out. I don't know why, but the fact that she referred to him as a "giant bird" cracks me up! And since she can't quite pronounce th's yet, it sounded more like Hey! Dare's a giant bird dare! Makes me laugh every time.

"This traffic is JUST MISERABLE."

"Here you go, Bon. Your mommy says it's ok for you to have these princesses."

**This was Grace's attempt at being sneaky and trying to "trade" princess bath toys for another toy that Bonnie was holding. Apparently Bonnie has a different mother, too.

"Absolutely."

I can only imaging the things that are going to come flying out of Bonnie's mouth one day!

Emma's Birthday Party

This afternoon we met Emma at her pool for the most awesome Super Shark Girl party! Grace has only been talking about this party for the last month or so. And, not to be left out of the name game, Grace informed me while we were getting ready that I was to call her Fashion Girl. I don't know where she comes up with this stuff!

All the kids (and adults) had a blast swimming and eating delicious food prepared by Stacy and her mom. I wish I had thought to take a picture of the cake, too, because it was incredible!

The minute Grace saw the diving board she wanted to jump off of it. She has gotten very brave over the summer...

We couldn't convince Emma to give it a try, but these two best friends still had a great time swimming around in the big pool. Also, a big thanks to Uncle Dave for entertaining my kid!

All that swimming made Bonnie work up quite an appetite...

If you're wondering where Emma is in the picture below, she's the one toweling off in her very own personalized Super Shark Girl robe.

Happy almost 4th birthday, Emma! We sure had fun at your party and we love you very much!!!

When the cat's away

Tonight I got to sneak out for a few hours and have dinner with my best friend, Ceylese. We went to Noche, a tapas and tequila bar in Vinings, and it was delicious. We did not partake in the tequila; however, we certainly ordered a boat load of appetizers. I think I want to go back today.

There's no telling what went on in this house while I was gone. Actually, one thing I do know for sure is that Corey managed to bathe both girls. And they were both sound asleep when I got home at 9 o'clock. I just can't hang out that late anymore.

Tantrum time already?

We were playing so nicely in Grace's room.

And then I decided that it was time to go downstairs. What was I thinking? Not only did Bonnie rip the bow out of her hair, but then she angrily followed me into the kitchen, flattened herself face down on the hardwoods and screamed her little head off. Is it awful that I couldn't stop laughing? I just couldn't help it...she's cute even when she's mad!

I didn't have the camera ready quite in time to get her lying on the floor, but I did manage to catch her trying to bulldoze the kitchen island over...

Is it possible that we've entered the "terrible twos" before her first birthday???

Botanical Gardens

I'm embarrassed to say that I've lived here since 1981 and I've never been to the Botanical Gardens. It is a beautiful place and there is so much to do.

My friend Amber, who lives down the street from us, has a season pass so not only did we get to take a fun field trip, but she let us use her guest passes that got us in for free. Mimi was nice enough to come over and babysit Bon so that Grace and I could have a little solo time together. I'll definitely take both girls, however, when Bonnie is a little older and is big enough to enjoy everything.

Grace had a blast hanging out with her boyfriend, Reid, and his sister Charlie, who wasn't at all interested in posing for pictures!

After story time and lots of running around in the treehouse, the kids cooled off in the "sprayground."

Next up, lunch and tours of the orchid conservatory and the edible garden. Reid and Grace clearly shared some special moments here!

Later that same day...

As we continued our quest to stay cool, Grace decided, during what was supposed to be her quiet time (a.k.a Bonnie's nap time), that she would like to play hair stylist. That game included "styling" my hair. I'll spare the picture of me wearing the pink headband and instead share this photo of my firstborn looking SO incredibly grown up!