The Party's Over

One last birthday post. I love that Ryan captured Tessa's sweet words on video.

Tessa Goes Boating

We visited the picturesque Lake Jocassee and Tessa had her first boating adventure. She loved it and we all had a great time. Enjoy the slideshow!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Momma's Birthday

The birthday festivities continue. Tessa and I met Ryan downtown for a lunch at Wild Wing Cafe. I really love hot wings so this was a special treat. This afternoon my mom and grandma came over for a girl celebration with cheesecake and presents. I wonder if I can claim that the candles on the cake are backwards?

I recieved my very own tutu so now Tessa and I can match while we do Momma & Me ballet. I was thrilled when Tessa decided to actually wear hers. Up until this point she has only wanted Anabelle to wear the tutu.

After all of this excitment, Ryan came home and cooked dinner. He's such a great husband. Thank you everyone for making my birthday so special.

Momma's Birthday Lunch

To kick off my birthday celebration week, we all went out for Mexican food yesterday. You can take the girl out of Texas but you cannot take away her love of margaritas!

Tessa was hilarious trying to take sips of my drink. Momma's girl!!!

Swings and Slides

Yesterday we went to a friend's birthday party. There was a 17ft water slide set up in the backyard! As soon as we pulled up Tessa spotted the huge slide and was so excited hollering "Slide, Slide!!!" She and Ryan had a great time playing while I took pictures.


Tessa and Hunter Anne, the Birthday Girl



Tessa discovered that she likes big girl swings. She sat down and held on tight while I pushed her. Here's a picture of her in her first big girl swing. Oh Baby, don't grow up so fast!

Downtown Playtime

Today we ventured downtown for family playtime. After visiting the Farmer's Market, we let Tessa run free. She explored the Wyche Pavilion and I wondered if someday we would hold her wedding reception there. I know, I know, she's only two!!!

Then it was over a small bridge to splash in the fountain. I thought she would be thrilled with this activity but we didn't stay here long.

Next we headed over to Falls Park for a yummy picnic lunch. So nice to relax in the shade and watch the ducks play in the river.

Then we strolled along the water's edge and climbed up and down the rocks and steps. Hot and tired we headed home and Tessa took a nice long nap. Good day!