Silly Mommy : Cali's First Playgroup (without big sis Ella)

Friday, February 06, 2009

Cali's First Playgroup (without big sis Ella)

Our ward's Playgroup Valentine's Party was today and I originally thought I wasn't going to go since Ella has preschool M/W/F. But then I thought, wait, Cali is getting old enough to enjoy something like this, I'm going to take Cali girl! It was really fun to take "just her" to something and have some real mommy and me time. I'm so glad I went. My friend Katie put it together and she did a great job. There were stories, Valentine decorating, and yummy frosted sugar cookies to eat.

Look at that happy smile. She felt like such a big girl today. I can't believe she is this little girl walking around and learning to talk now. She'll be 2 next month-my baby is growing too fast!

The decorating scene

Cali chillin with one of the older girls

We had to take a cookie to-go because I had to get a few groceries before Ella arrived home from school. Cali was SO thrilled to have this cookie that I had to take a picture of her in the car(yes, I take my camera with me just about everywhere I go). Just look at that face! This kid loves cookies. Just like her Mama.

I love this time of year. Love, cookies, smiles and candy.....the stuff lifes made of.

11 comments:

-Melissa- said...: I'm so bummed we missed it. I had to go to the doctors for my ear. Looks like Cali had a fun time.; 2/6/09, 9:18 PM
Devri said...: She looks so tiny with all the rest of them, she is not big enough, take her out!!

ok let her grow up.. she is to delish!!; 2/6/09, 11:25 PM
Jan said...: That little girl is growing up. It's wonderful but sad too!; 2/7/09, 9:26 AM
Tara D. said...: You know what, looking at those cookies is making me crave them. Arthur is now saying he wants sugar cookies for Valentine's. lol I guess cookies it is! She looks so much bigger than the last time I saw her, tell her to stop growing!; 2/7/09, 9:17 PM
Suzie said...: That cute face of hers. Happy girl after a date with just mama, being a big girl and cookies, too.; 2/7/09, 9:31 PM
Jan said...: Nothing cuter than those sweet faces covered in cookies and smiles :); 2/7/09, 10:16 PM
mamapickle said...: It was such a fun little activity. It is crazy how our babies are getting so big. It seems to happen over night.; 2/8/09, 12:58 PM
ACDC2005 said...: She looks like she had so much fun!; 2/8/09, 1:22 PM
Katie said...: Cali is such a cutie pie. I love the photo of her eating the cookie. What a smile! So glad you were there.; 2/8/09, 2:41 PM
Me said...: That is great! She loved it~ especially that cookie!! What fun!; 2/9/09, 10:21 AM
HIRSCHI FAMILY said...: She is too big! Where did that baby go - I hope she always smiles like that at least when she feels goofy!; 2/10/09, 12:40 PM

Aubrey

Aubrey is our 15 year old big sis of this big crew. She is in the 9th grade(yep, high school. Unbelievable!) and shines at school! She is in the gifted/talented program and excels in it. She won the campus spelling bee and even placed first in ready writing last year. Go Aub! :) She is an amazing reader, writer, and teacher. She is a very sweet and tender-hearted little lady who is a good friend and example to othhers. She made the Jr High volleyball team this year and loves it! She has also recently been involved in Theater at school and has a love for singing, dancing and being on stage.She also loves playing the piano and is VERY good at it!

Ella

Ella is our 13 year old girly girl who loves to accessorize. She has a very sweet easy-going personality that everyone loves. She also has a mothers heart and is so nurturing to her little brothers. She is also very creative and can be found crafting at the table on many afternoons. She is in the 7th grade and is a very hard worker. She is one of the most "on task" kids I've ever seen and never has to be reminded to do her homework. She is also an amazing reader. She is in her second year of piano and is doing great! She also loves ice skating and is taking figure skating lessons. Its definitely a natural talent.She recently did a competition and won first place. She also loves basketball and is a great speller like her big sis. UIL Champ baby!

Cali

Cali is our 9 year old silly girl who keeps us laughing. And also keeps us on our toes:) She is a feisty little second grader with a mind and will of her own. She also has quite the sense of humor and makes us laugh at the funny things she says every day. She loves to be outdoors, read books, and make cards and pictures for her family and friends. She is very giving and loving. She is also cuddly and asks for "snuggle time" daily:) She started tennis this past Spring and is loving it! I think we have finally found this girls "thing." Shes got one mean backhand! :) Her favorite thing in the world, however, is CANDY, oh, and ponies and fish.

Ammon

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Wesley

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Luke

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