Bailey's First Skiing Experience

Playing in the snow outside the house
Waiting on the magic carpet

Skiing with Daddy

It's kind of far away, but that is a smile!

Hot chocolate (margarita for me!) to celebrate a successful first day!

We are up in Sun Valley, Idaho with Colby's parents for a little spring skiing (I know, Spring isn't for a few more days). Bailey was geared up and ready to go skiing, so we thought, why not give it a try! She got on her boots (Step 1), got on the skis (Step 2) and made it up the magic carpet (like a conveyor belt) and down the hill between her Daddy's legs (Step 3). She did this about 15 times and loved it. We'll see what tomorrow brings!

Raif Discovers Markers

Bathtime after the marker ordeal
He drank water from the bathtub, probably to wash down the marker

The Accused

I love to color. I think it is so much fun and know kids love to do it to. However, some kids do not understand that you are not supposed to eat crayons, nor are you supposed to pull the ink part out of th marker. Raif is one of those kids. In 10.2 seconds, yes that's seconds, he managed to get Bailey's markers, start to eat them, and pull out the ink part of the marker. He got it all over himself and thankfully that was it!

Why Did I Buy This?

Bailey's Coloring Castle from her Birthday Party
A few of you have told me what a great idea for a party it was to have a coloring castle. I agree with you, but now I'm not so sure. True, it was a hit at the party and provided lots of enjoyment and entertainment. But, now, 4 days after the party, it is still up in the middle of my living room providing more hours of enjoyment. So, I am left with a dilemma. Where on Earth do I put this monstrosity and how can I get rid of it? At first, I thought it wasn't going to be a problem. Raif started chewing on the castle so I thought he would help me out and destroy it himself. BUT, now he's decided it's awesome and plays in it all day. It is made out of cardboard so, it won't last forever. So, until that day, I guess we'll play with it for a while longer!

Bailey's New Skates

We gave it a try in the backyard first
Taking a break

Raif wanted to show off his two bottom chompers (He has five in all, now!)

Bailey's Auntie Kelly and Uncle Eli and cousins Jaymee and Lexy gave Bailey new roller skates for her birthday. We decided to first try them out on the carpet. I will say, her balance was better than expected so we gave it a go out in the backyard. With her hands securely gripped around mine, we managed to skate in the circle around our backyard many times. She wasn't even ready to go and get her leotard on for dance class and wanted to skate some more. A big hit, Vega's!

Bailey's Princess Party

Bailey dressed up as her new favorite princess, Tiana
Taylor, Bailey and Kate

The Princess Invasion: Taylor, Vicki, Annabelle, Bailey, Kate and Deirdre

Face Painting-Bailey chose a frog (with a little help from Mommy)

A little magic with Ariel

The Beautiful Cake

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for a look at her delicious cakes and cupcakes

Bailey and Princess Ariel

She does balloon too!

Present time

I'm so glad my sister, brother-in-law are so un-comfortable at our house!

Sarah, Charlotte and Kevin

The coloring castle

Paige

Bailey's princess birthday party was a huge success! We had Princess Ariel come for a visit and boy did it entertain the kids. She did face painting, magic, bubble fun, dancing, and more. We dined on tacos, beans and rice that Colby and I made. Well, mostly Colby, but I did make the rice! It's so wonderful to have a husband who loves to cook. We really do make a great team, I work out all of the fancy details and Colby loves to do the cooking. It makes for such a less stressful time and throwing a party for 40 people is really like nothing to us. Thank you to all that came to make the day special for Bailey.

Egyptian Princess

My parents just got back from their trip to Egypt (as well as other stops). They brought Bailey back an adorable costume from there. Hopefully, I can get her to wear it next Halloween!!!

Sibling Love

Bailey woke up in the middle of the night to go potty. I laid back down with her and she couldn't quite go back to sleep. She asked if she could sleep in my room, and I told her no. Ever since she was brought home from the hospital she has been in her own room. It's worked out really well for us and bedtime has never been a problem. Every once in a while, now that she's older, she sleeps with me when Colby is traveling. But, last night, she said she was lonely and again I told her no, that our bed was too crowded with my mom and dad's two dogs, Lily and her Daddy. She then asked again, "Don't you think there is one more spot?"

We let her sleep with us, after all, it was already 2 a.m. and I wanted to get back to sleep. And, who could resist the "One more spot?" question. When Raif woke up in the morning he came in as well, and this is how he and his sister watched T.V.