Ellie's Birthday Party

Jasmine and Ellie have been friends since they were 2 and a half. They have done 3 years of preschool together and they are now going to be starting Kindergarten at the same school - if they are lucky, in the same class. We have also been to a couple of her birthday parties.This year, Ellie had her birthday party at the GW Rec Center - where Jasmine and Ava have had their swimming classes. She had an Under the Sea theme and the kids all went swimming and had a great time together.After swim time, it was cake time. Everyone gathered into the party room for cake and snacks. The birthday girl was happy and all the kids were happy too. It was a nice party and Jasmine had a great time!

Mary's Bachelorette Party

After the bridal shower, we went back to Mary's sister Michelle's house where we got ready for the bachelorette party. I love that they did them both in the same day so I could be there for both. We were a small group of girls but we had a great time. After we got gussied up, we got Mary ready with all the appropriate costuming she required to have a great night.Our first stop was an area winery where we got a tour of the facility and a tasting - I had a fruity water which was very good. We had fun getting a behind the scenes tour of the wine making process and I found it interesting to see how everything is done.After the winery, it was time to go out to dinner so we went to a sushi restaurant and it was such a cute and delicious little place. I did a funny face with the wine bottle since I don't drink - and I thought the picture was funny - don't anyone get offended! I ordered some pineapple rice which was amazing and reminded me of when I was in Thailand. Anything served in half a pineapple is bound to be good and this was no exception.After dinner, we headed to a hotel for dessert and drinks. I had my signature drink which is half pineapple and half cranberry with a twist of lime and we each got a different dessert and had fun sharing and trying the different ones. We tried to dare Mary to do funny things but she wouldn't have it - even still, we laughed and enjoyed each others company. I ended the night crashed in Mary's sister's house on her living room couch - too reminiscent of college but fine for a short night's sleep.

Mary's Bridal Shower

Finally, after knowing them for years, my friends Mary & Travis announced they were getting married and I had the opportunity to travel to Pennsylvania for her bridal shower. I was so excited because I met Mary when we were at GW and she was my swimming teacher when I was pregnant with Jasmine. We remained friends and still love each other after meeting a bit more than 5 years ago.
They had the shower at this great little restaurant and Mary looked radiant when she walked in. She was even a good sport about having her picture taken even though normally she hates it.There was some good food and a very nice cake. Just in case you were wondering, I didn't make it. But it was very cute and tasty.Mary got lots of nice gifts and she had a really good time. I was so glad I was there because I had a really good time too. It was fun to meet her sister Michelle and her best friend Michelle and her mother.

EWS Spring Fling

It was Spring Fling time again at Jasmine's Preschool where they display the artwork the kids have done and there is much running and playing by the kids and it is also a fundraiser for the school. Occasionally Cake set up a table with Mini cupcakes and we collected donations for the school. It was a huge success and at the end of the night, there weren't any cupcakes left.
Jasmine had quite the display of art and as per tradition, I took pictures of each piece so we could always remember it and so you all could see it too.
Ava spent time with Daddy being carried all over the place and tasting popscicles. It was a good evening and we really enjoyed it - It was also bittersweet as this was Jasmine's last spring fling at that school.