babycakes turns three!

Cordelia, Coco, Babycakes...Patty. Is three years old!!

Such a goof. And incredible button pusher. A wonderful sense of humor. Sweetness that gets her out of hot water. All the time.

Coco wanted to go on a picnic for her birthday. It was a perfect day so we took our picnic to the beach!

Feeling rather mature on this 3 year celebration, Cordelia sipped her cocktail and took in the skyline.

Then the crazy came out. 

The water in early May is frigid. I think the ice juuuuust melted. But Patty didn't give a damn. It's her birthday and she will wear white pants while taking a polar plunge.

Coco you give me gray hair and fill my heart to the breaking point.

chicago kids and kites festival

The beauty of all the kites could not be captured by my iphone. Such a fun time. The serious kite flyers had there own section. The rest of us ran wild on Cricket Hill. Flat Stanley included. 

Cordelia flew her own kite like a pro, sun glasses propped up and all.

AHAHAHAHAHA!!

flat stanley

Bea was chosen by her cousin Esme for her Flat Stanley project. Most kids would be over-the-moon at the thought of being part of their older cousin's school project. Bea especially. But not this time. She hated Flat Stanley, he was boring and flat.

spring art show: dr. suess

This year the spring art show's theme was Dr. Suess! Such a fun theme that really lent itself to some neat projects.

There was live entertainment.

It's a little hard to read, but a good portion of Bea's answers were MONAWQUA. Also known as Minocqua. How great is that!?

Some nice solid work by Cordelia.

These are handmade bead necklaces that I was too lazy to rotate.

Every year, the art show pictures are my favorite. I would pay for these instead of Lil' Angels Photography.

Bea wanted to wear her fanciest dress. Not seen is the navy fur bolero jacket. 

Post art show part at her friend Alex's house. He is such a gentleman.

punishment play

When you go to the beach on a frigid March afternoon.

irish eyes

Trying to get cute seasonal pics before going to school. I used to think Bea was the funny one, but Coco is a force to be reckoned with. Always making us laugh.