Birthday Bliss

Here in the Davis household, we have had a rash of birthday parties as of late. None of ours, mind you. All of Kayt's friends at school are turning 4. Our weekends have been filling up! The latest one was at The Little Gym. Kaythlen had a blast! Steve got to go in and help her on some of the equipment. Not me. The second I walked in, she turned into a big baby who wouldn't leave my side. Steve got to have fun, and I had to stand behind the window and watch. What's up with that? I finally got to go in and snap a few pictures.

Kayt on the parallel bars. The sun was shining bright that day, so this isn't the best picture.

They had free time and some coordinated activities. This was the first time I walked in when Kaythlen decided I should be glued to her side. She isn't waving at me in this pic. She's whining.

She loved walking up the "wall" and flipping over (which required a lot of effort on Steve's part).

The balance beam took some convincing to get her to try. After one turn, she was hooked. Now Steve and I are trying to figure out what to do for her party (we have until August, so it's not crucial as of yet). Some of these things are great fun, but SO expensive. What have you done for your kid's party that was fun and financially sound?

Carie

Recital Time . . .

Please excuse the quality of the following pictures. My kiddo was too worried about dancing and not so much about smiling or looking at the camera! It's not really recital time, but Kaythlen got her costume in the other day and we just HAD to try it on! She hasn't been thrilled with dance this year, so we're making as BIG a deal out of it as we can to make it through the month of May. Anything that makes her look more like a princess helps!

I'm not sure what dance move this was, but she was proud of it!

This one is actually a real ballet move, so bonus!

I'm not sure, but I think this was the big finish! Needless to say, she's very happy with dance . . . . . . for now!

Carie

The best part of New Orleans!

The minute Steve and I decided to go to New Orleans over Spring Break, I started dreaming about this place! They have the best beignets I've ever had!

I just couldn't wait to get there!

Ok, so they don't necessarily look pretty, but I assure you, they are phenomenal!

Even Steve agrees with me! Have you ever been to Cafe Du Monde? What did you think?

Carie

Easter

We hope you had a Happy Easter! We had a wonderful time together, the three of us, and then a great afternoon with friends! I have many more pictures to come, but I thought I'd share a few.

This is Kaythlen before church. Go figure, all the curl fell out of her hair! She had a great time in the nursery and we were blessed with a wonderful message!

Kaythlen being silly!

More silly Kayt. Steve says she looks just like me here. I don't see it. I still think she's his twin!

Here is one of the flower arrangements I made for my friend's doors. She has double front doors, and the other one looks a lot like this one. She and her husband were nice enough to have us over for Easter dinner. Please excuse her husbands rear end in this picture. He thinks he's funny! Guess he's been hanging out with Kayt!

Hunting eggs!

This is one of my favorite action shots! Thanks to all the family and friends who made this Easter so special!

Carie

Nawlins!

My sweet husband got me a trip to New Orleans for my birthday. We had both been multiple times, but we'd never gone down there together. This was the view from our hotel room!

And this is Bourbon Street during the day.

And this is the view of Bourbon at night!

It was a great break and a wonderful escape from reality for a little while. Steve's mom was an angel and came to keep Kayt for us! And boy, did Kayt love her Meme time! I have more pics of New Orleans to come! Stay tuned!

Carie

Turtle Feathers

Look what Kaythlen got in the mail today! One of my best friends and her mom have started making hats, flower bows, and tutus! And Kaythlen was in heaven! She couldn't wait to get it on, so we went outside and took pictures.

I love this one!

The wind blew right before I snapped this one. I love her smile! She loved these so much, I might have to get them to make her some more! Thanks Rae and Mrs. Bonnie!

Carie

Happy St. Pat's!

Kaythlen woke up this morning (like every morning) excited about what she gets to wear! She's such a girl! I love it! I explained to her that it was St. Patrick's Day so she got to wear her shirt with green clovers on it. She asked me if it was Spring yet, and I told her it was almost Spring, but it as just St. Patrick's Day. She proceeded to do her "clover" dance, which just involved lots of shaking of multiple body parts (she dances a lot like her Daddy these days).

Every girl needs a St. Patty's Day bow, right?

I thought she looked awfully cute! And I even remembered to wear something green too! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Carie