Aunt Janice's Kentucky Derby Party!

Stella's G. Aunt Janice is in town for Mother's Day and she hosted a fab Kentucky Derby party at Joyce's where all the ladies showed up in hats, even Stella.  She was so great about it as she kept her fancy hat on for most of the party.  Thanks again for the good time!

Mommy-Stella Field Trip: Toledo Museum of Art

We finally made it out to TMA to enjoy the Family Center where Stella the artist created a few pieces of art today.  She painted her very first painting today! And also made some lovely pieces involving glue & glitter  ;)

And OMG seeing her in that cute LITTLE art smock just made my heart melt - so precious.

 Isn't her color choice fabulous?  This proud momma thinks so ;)

This was the play room which was adjoined to the art room.  There's Stella in the way back on the right

 Yea, Stella likes to eat FAKE food - give her the real thing & it's a 50/50 chance.

Lola's Bday Party!

Stella had a BLAST at Lola's 4th Bday Party.  Candy themed which provided Stella's mouth with it's first encounter with this ever so yummy kind of food.  I couldn't keep her away from the candy table so I quickly gave in letting her help herself to the M&M's.  Hey, you know it was a CANDY party so whatcha gonna do right :)  She needed to enjoy it all to it's fullest potential which meant eating candy!  She didn't go too crazy and she won't be getting it again anytime soon.

Thanks for a fun time you guys!  Super fun & cute party and GREAT weather!

First pic is Stella with her candy hunting bag - there was candy all over their front yard waiting to be collected up by all the little kiddies.  This one is going down in the party idea book for this mommy.

Jen, Kami & Emilee

Stella sporting one of her Easter gifts, an outfit made for her by her Jeamma. 

 

Good Time With Old Friends

While at Lola's bday party this past weekend, I had a chance to catch up with old friends - Rob & Kami.  Stella & I also had the chance to play with their adorable 3 yr old Sammy.  We decided spontaneously to not make the drive home after the party but to instead spend the night with them.  It was alot of fun - thank you guys for the great time & wonderful hospitality!  Stella LOVED all of Sammy's toys!  You have a lovely house :)  Now mark your calendars for Sunday, Aug. 21, Stella's 2nd bday party at our house!   I know she would love to play with Sammy again :)

  Stella being introduced to the Mini Melt Popsicles which she loved.  Great idea for little ones.

Stella & Lydia

As evidenced by the first photo here, Stella & Lydia sure do like each other.  Stella was the culprit on the hand holding - reaching hers out towards Lydia, it was really really sweet.  We had a great day together on our very impromptu zoo playdate - some times those are the best kinds "hey, it's sunny out wanna meet at the zoo in an hour?

 Where is he?  Where is this Polar Bear you speak of?

 There...if you two girls were looking :) 

 The cutest little birds hatched this Spring :)

 Checking out the penquins...in just a minute, after they are done looking over there

Stella imitating the sloth bear?

Our Girl Loves Her Boy.....Her Lazyboy That Is

Here is a retrospective look at The Stella Lazyboy. 

The place where she enjoys her morning show, Sesame Street, and her Before Bedtime Feature Film Presentation.  By far one of the absolute best things I've bought for our deserving girl.  In fact, it would probably be safe to say that Justin thinks Stella is "deserving" a bit too often - when it comes to her mommy buying her stuff.  ;)

I know you have all seen the first pic.  I adore this photo.  Out of the ONE MILLION photos I've taken of Stella this ranks in the top 5.  Um, so that is saying alot on how much I love this photo ;)

 

The first time enjoying her lazyboy. 

 Discovering a new way to lounge.

 

 

 And...saving the best for last.  I give you this.  And as it may appear she fell into this pose and is squinting perhaps due to some kind of discomfort...i assure you that was not the case and quite the opposite of an accident - as Stella was sitting in this pose for a bit of time and certainly enough time to let me grab my camera for a shot.

And this is her other favorite chair - at my parents house.

Where's Stella? Where Are Youuuuu Stella??

Playing Where's Stella with Mommy

Now Playing Where's Stella With Daddy....