Oh La La!!!

We had a fun evening celebrating Brooklyn's birthday in a Paris cafe. We had made to order crepes, invented our own all natural lip glosses, watched a movie, cupcakes, got dolled up with fun boutique like headbands, and of course, jumped on the trampoline. It was fun to have her girl friends over and celebrate Brooklyn turning 11. She is such an amazing girl, I don't know how we got so lucky. She is the most unbelievable help with Ava. I'm pretty positive Ava thinks Brooklyn is another mom. She calls her La La and she reaches for her about as much as she reaches for me. Somtimes I can't calm her down, but Brooklyn can... I love Brooklyn! She thinks outside of the box, she is not afraid to try new things. She has a beautiful smile! She is friends with everyone, literally. She is talented---great with her upright bass,thoughtful and kind, so so sweet. Respectful to others.

Quiet in a way that makes her easy. Quiet doesn't mean unopinionated though...:) She is also strong willed, which is good for a girl! So smart. Loves to read, can't wait for her to read all my favorite classics! She is a dream daughter!!! We adore her!

Wonderland Party

I am embarrassed to admit, it's been a few months. The reason prompting me to post this belated party is the upcoming birthday of Brooklyn. Basically, I'm cleaning house (meaning the 500 pictures on my camera that need to be uploaded before Brooklyn's little school musical tonight...) Lily had a charming little gathering, complete with a spread of treats

even Alice would have been delighted with. Lily wore her Alice costume from Halloween and I was glad to get more use out of it after sewing it. Actually, I made the pinafore for Brooklyn's dance recital last year, so we're going on 3x a charm. Maybe with Ava I can use it again.

There was "kind of" a croquet game, "the queen says", a flamingo pinata, and little girls! I sent them home with a copy of the book Alice in Wonderland and called it good.