The Smith's Story: Busy Busy

We have been keeping ourselves very busy here. We've been having lots of playdates at the clubhouse with Kiley, Sydney, Isabella, and Eva, and we've planned some outings like going to the mall and we're working on a night for all of us to hang out with the husbands too.

Lily and I spent a long weekend in West Chester with Grandmom while Ryan and Grandpa went to Atlanta for a business trip. It was a wonderful girls weekend! We watched the Eagles game with Aunt Meghan and then went to KOP on Monday for a serious shopping spree. Lily was fantastic at the mall. Born to be a shopper! She loved hanging out in her stroller and watching everyone walking around. She did not love the hour and half car ride home due to snow though. That wasn't too fun! While we were there Lily started a new trick. When she lays on her back she now grabs her toes! May seem small to everyone, but I love it! :)

When we got back it was time to get ready to celebrate my birthday! Yay :) Friday night I had a night out with my sister in the city. We went to an awesome Mexican restaurant. Of course Meghan told them it was my birthday and the maitre d' was upset that they didn't sing to me so he gave us free sniffers of tequila. It was horrible! After dinner we went to see Chelsea Handler at Carnegie Hall. She was hilarious. It was really quick show, but I had a great time. Thanks Meg!!! On Saturday Ryan woke me up with breakfast in bed and then it was time to get ready for Lily's first Gymboree class. We had a great time there with our friends Cormac, Janell, and Kiley. Lily loved it so we signed her up for more classes. The Andersens came over to babysit Lily so Ryan and I could go out for a birthday dinner. It was a great night out. We were home in time to put Lily to bed and then had cake and treats with Jay and Kellie. Nola and Lily had a ton of fun together. We can't wait to see you guys again. Thanks so much for babysitting!!

On Sunday I took a few hours of me time and got my hair done. I went back to highlights! Ryan and Lily got some quality time in together and then Ryan's family came over for a visit. Poppy and GG just got back from Florida so it's been a very long time since we've seen them and Uncle Jesse came over too.

This is the start of my last week home with Lily so I'm kind of bummed about that. I'm trying to do as much as I can with Lily this week since pretty soon we'll only get to do outings on the weekends. Luckily it will only be 5 months of work before I'm home for summer vacation! I'm already counting down the days. :) I'm looking for an infant swim class for Lily and Daddy to do when he's home with her on Fridays. If anyone knows of any, please let us know!

Lily helping me read my birthday e-cards.