Nice Weather, A Sock Hop and Celebrations

After Cohan's birthday party, Cohan, Ireland and Scott all got sick.  It was a long four days.  But then, the weather took a turn and we got to enjoy outside time!

The following Friday night, the kids and I went to the New Haven Sock Hop.  The kids had an amazing time.  Cohan was painfully shy at first and Ireland never stopped dancing.  Then, Cohan found a cute little girl, asked her to dance and they never stopped.  When we got home that night, Scott asked Cohan what his favorite part of the Sock Hop was.  His response?  "Dancing with that girl!"     

Saturday night, we went out to dinner and drinks with friends.  Aunt Meagan and Uncle Jack watched the kids and this is the picture I got.  Baby girl loves princesses and dressing up. 

Sunday, we relaxed... 

Then we had a Watson Family Dinner to celebrate our birthdays... 

Monday, this guy woke up with some wild man hair. 

And since it was one week away from St. Patrick's Day, we made green shamrock rice crispy treats. 

Tuesday was my birthday.  I was spoiled all day long.  That night, we went out to dinner, had drinks and then headed to see Sesame Street Live.  The kids had an awesome time, seriously.  These pictures were taken at intermission when the little girls just wanted to run.  Ireland was in awe.  She just kept saying, "No way!"  Cohan loved it too.

Our attempt at a selfie...

Wednesday I came home early, sick from work.  I haven't been that sick in years.  I'm home today and feel so much better.  Back to work tomorrow.  Thank goodness it was quick for me. 

This weekend?  St. Patrick's Day celebrations with my family in Springfield!! 

A Turtle-ly Awesome 4 Year Old Party

Cohan was SO EXCITED for his birthday.  He had his whole day planned out.  First, he wanted to get bagels from B & B (his favorite breakfast bagel place), then he wanted to ride the carousel at the mall, take a nap and go to his party.  When he woke up, his presents were waiting for him.  

We agreed to let him open one gift before he ate breakfast...

Ireland did not understand why she wasn't getting to open presents.  Poor girl.

The bagel did not disappoint.

After breakfast, Cohan was really excited to open the rest of his presents from us.  He had asked for several things, but, the one he really wanted was a "fancy camera like mommy."  Scott and I did some research and found a perfect camera for him and it's his favorite color.  He loves it!!!  We spent a lot of time playing with new toys.  

Then we headed to the mall to ride the carousel before naps.  

Before Cohan's party, Aunt Meagan and Uncle Pooh came over to bring Cohan his presents.  

He asked them for dinosaurs and a dinosaur informational book.  It was a hit!!

He was ready for his party!!!  When Cohan got to pick out his shirt for the party, Ireland insisted she have one too.  She wanted to wear a shirt just like him!  

Meagan found someone she knew to make these adorable cupcakes.  I showed her a picture of an idea I had and these exceeded my expectations.  I was so impressed!  Each cupcake had a ninja turtle on it that was edible and made of sugar paper.  They were a huge hit.  Thanks Meagan!

I didn't get too creative with this party.  My mom is usually my big party helper.  We were supposed to have a big snow storm with ice, so she stayed home and was really sad to miss the party.  Ninja turtles eat pizza, so we had pizza, water, juice and cupcakes.  The most creative thing was the turtle water bottles.  Thanks Jack and Meagan for helping me with them!  They turned out really cute.  

We were ready for the party!

We rented out Flipz, the place where Cohan has his gymnastics class.  There is a huge ball pit, several trampolines, bars, mats, beams, ropes and more.  He had 17 friends and their parents.  It was the most fun I've had at a kid's party.  We will be returning again!!! 

Even the adults had fun!

After an hour of playing, we headed to the upstairs for pizza and cupcakes.  

After the party, we came back to our house to open gifts.  

The girls were a little bored with the boys toys...

Happy 4th Birthday Cohan!  Thank you so much to everyone for making it special for him.

These last four years have flown by.  Cohan, you've made our life so much better.  You have grown from a little baby, into an amazing big brother.  We love you more than we could start to explain.  Your curiosity, thoughtfulness, bubbly personality make those around you smile.  Thank you for being the most loving little man.  We love you. XXOO