Little Mommy

So, as most of you know, Isabella is passionate about, adores, and just plain loves her little brother.  She has embraced the big siter roll and has dubbed herself the diaper helper.  She refills the backet of diapers when it might seem like it is getting a little bit low.  We asked her once to help and she decided that from then on, she will be sure it is always full.  Great kid.  She also enjoyed entertaining "Coltie," as she calls him.  She sings to him and screams back at him since that is what he is doing now since finding his voicebox:)  This stimulation comes in handy when i have to fulfill my motherly and wifley duty in making dinner.  My 30 minute meal, not needs to be 10 minute meal, because really, that is about all the time I have.  Here are a few fun pictures of our little mommy entertaining the little man.  Note...burp cloth over shoulder.  Colt is REALLY good at drooling...Niagra Falls good.

Peeps!

Izzy and I went to a special event at Wegmans last weekend. They do classes for kids, teaching them cooking concepts, significance of ingredients, etc. So last weekend was an Easter theme. She made a strawberry parfait and this Easter bouquet of peeps. She loved it, however did not want to wear the hat...but, why would you want to mess up your hair and hairbows? Anyway, we had fun. I enjoyed mommy/daughter time. It is amazing how precious those times are now since I have another kiddo to share my time with.  

Fun fact:  Did you know that there are enough Peeps made at Easter every year to circle the earth twice?  AND, the most popular color is the yellow chick and almost 50% or people prefer to eat their peeps head first?

I also snuck in a picture of Izzy helping me blow out my birthday candles.  My birthday was fantastic.  I got many wonderful things...new sheets, wallet, sparkling red electric tea kettle, a spoon necklace, cherry blossom lotion, Ann taylor gift card, course grater, polka dot rainboots, pearl bracelet to match my pearl necklace, starfish necklace, and some Rachael Ray serving pieces. Whew!  I am spoiled....thanks everyone!!

I love my dog

My dog cracks me up sometimes.  Sanka, an Aussie/Husky mix that is almost 8 years old (acts like she is 2) never ceases to amaze me and the stuff she does.  Yesterday, while the kids were napping, she comes downstairs from a nap.  She plops herself down on the floor and stretches way out and just stares at the TV.  She watched the Masters for several minutes.  It was so weird, but so awesome at the same time.

Izzy and Jayci: Borderline Minor Celebrities in O-Town

Look who was interviewed for this story about the new cupcake shop in Occoquan.

As  two customers sit on the outside patio enjoying a slice of birthday cake, little Isabella Field says with youthful wide-eyed wonder “I love the frosting!”

Jayci Field says of the new store, “I think it’s great for Occoquan.  Any new shop adds value to the town and it’s always exciting when something new happens.”

The “Welcome Sugar Buzz” sign in the Hawthorne House store window across the street shows the excitement other local vendors have for the new store.