Trike~A~Thon

This was Isabel's second year doing the school's Trike-A-Thon. It is meant to raise money for St.Jude Children's Hospital, for patients battling cancer. I love her doing this because it is a great way to teach a little kid about helping others, and doing things for others.
While doing this they also had a week in lessons about the safety when riding your bike.
*Always wear your helmet * Never ride in the street *Always be careful near driveways * Always watch where you are going.
It was great Isabel really took the rules and ran with them, really sunk in and taught her safety.



She did awesome, 42 laps around the gym :)
Thanks to all who supported her!!!

Riverdance

MaryEllen and Rebecca were going into the city to see the River Dance, it was only playing here at Radio City for a week more. We decided since Isabel will be taking Irish step dancing we would go. It was a fantastic show, the dancers are amazing and Isabel totally enjoyed it, in fact she "learned" some new steps and makes sures she keeps showing them to me!





It was a really nice day so glad we decided to go and I love that mom came to I think she liked the show as well!

Happy Saint Patty's Day

Woke up this morning to a mess, that leprechaun who comes each year leaves quiet a mess and always pee's and forgets to flush!

Happen to be one of Isabel's favorites holidays, not sure why or what the big hype is I think it is the thought of "the leprechaun" coming in the house at night to hide the cold coins and making a mess that thrills her! Plus she loves to dress in theme!

Had to get my usual group picture of what kids were at the house that day, CUTIES aren't they?

5 Year Check Up

Went to Isabel's 5yr. checkup, she did awesome. She was prepared for the blood work and the 3 shots. The nurse could not believe that they didn't need someone to help hold her down and at how many questions she asked, me not so surprised. What is the for?, why does the blood look like that?, why do you need so many tubes? Just went on and on! She weighed in at 39 pounds and was and was 42 3/4 inches tall. All is well she is PERFECT :)

Gabby going for a joy ride

Isabel is totally loving playing with her to see what she can put her in next!

Snow Day (again)

Headed over to Adene's, she still had some snow left. Girls have not seen each other in a while too that it was a perfect day.



First Pat tried to have them use the sled BUT the snow was to slushy for them to slide down.



Then they built a snow man came out pretty good I must say.

Happy 5th Birthday Isabel

Had her birthday party on her birthday February 14th, YUP she want another swim party too!

The kids had a really good time, what kid doesn't love to swim in the winter.


She wanted a Taylor Swift Cake ... really?? Come on now...lol so I ordered a edible cake topper from ebay and made the cake myself, turned out not so bad!
Party was great all her friends came and she got great presents too:) FIVE was a big year for me so many changes to my little girl so it was a fun way to celebrate!

Poor Kid :(

She has been having really bad reflux again lately and this night was bad, she was in the pool for swim team came out crying her heart hurt. Can you imagine the stares you get when your 5 year old is screaming her heart hurts. I was not rushing to do anything knowing it was her reflux so I just took her in to shower her and was going to take her home. This time it was not stopping she was screaming for a long time so off to LIJ we went. Got there at 9:30 or so and this is what she still looked like...lol

We did not get called in till after midnight at this time she was so tired but after an IV, some blood work and a little cat nap this is how she felt. "mom can you take a picture of my arm" she is all about pictures, wonder where she gets that from.


Just think of the sick woman in the next room having to listen to this at 3am

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Turns out to my shock (NOT) she has bad reflux...lol 4am to find that out. Well that is the price of being a mom right? Did find out that the reflux might be caused because she does not empty herself out completely (not a good poo per) so we have to see a gastro guy to check on that.

Time to make the cupcakes

Looking on the computer, Isabel and I spotted this site http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake thought it might be a cool idea to try. I came up with a brillant idea to make it into cupcakes for her to bring to school for the class birthday celebration. They did come out awesome but they were SO much work, adding each color one at a time.
My helper:




This was the final result before icing, Isabel and Johnny gave the thumbs up and said they were good and everyone loved them so we are going to attempt it for her party too

Saf-T-Swim was our taste tester they got the mini ones

Saying Goodbye to the Durango :(

Engine was shot, cost was not worth the expense to the car. I thought I would be OK with getting a new car, I mean who wouldn't? I did love my car, that car went to a lot of place and did a lot of things with me, hey it took Isabel home for the first time! I guess it was her time she went through many many children in her day and she just wanted to me done!