Updates and Plates

So I wrote recently about how Tim and I talked about adding some family traditions into the mix. Another that we decided on is called the 'special day' plate. When Tim was little, he talked about how he and Laura and Jeff loved when they got the special plate and the funny thing is, Tim said there was really nothing special about it, but they still loved it. Well I googled special day plate and guess what, it's actually a common thing and a really easy cheap family tradition that apparently kids love. So I turned to Etsy as any good mom would do and found some really cute handmade special day plates, but then I realized to make it really special, Hannah and I should do it together. Enter Hannah/Mommy Day. Hannah loves doing art projects so over spring break I took her to Color Me Mine and out to lunch. Just Hannah and Mommy, her special day. Hannah got to pick anything she wanted to paint. After much deliberation, she went with an ice cream cone. I'm thinking we will use it as a birthday decoration. I chose a plate and the pressure was on. I was told to go for Loud and Goddy because that's what kids are into. I think I nailed it. Anyway it's not flawless, but it's our special plate and if someone has a good day, has a dance recital, brings home good grades, celebrates a birthday, etc. they get to use the special day plate. I love having days with my kids and making memories.

Mommy Hannah Day at the art store


Our finished Special Day Plate


Cute pics from Pop's Birthday




And little Jack Bryant is keeping busy too. His new friend Braden let him borrow a big fun baby jail to prevent further head injury. So far it's working out nicely and big sister loves playing in it too. His two bottom teeth are so big now it's cute. His favorite consonant/vowel combo is 'DaDaDaDaDa" typical. I'm sure his first word with intent will be dada just like Hannah since he is basically already saying it. His favorite toy is Hannah's Cookie Kitchen. He pulls up on it, slams the bell, waves the frying pan around and laughs when the characters talk to him.