Lucia Goes to Kate's 5th Birthday & Ballet Recital Rehearsal

Well today turned out to be an extremely busy day for Little Miss Lucia. She had both a birthday party to go to and a dress rehearsal for her ballet recital. Although we had to rush around she kept her cool and we had a successful day.

Big shocker! The party was held at Pump It Up! This has become a local go-to for Hoboken kiddies

One of Lucia's favorite activities is going down the inflatable slide. With her light weight she picks up a lot of speed.

She also enjoys hitting the airball...

...And air hockey

Lucia sitting next to birthday girl Kate

And now onto the dress rehearsal. Alma came over so I could do her hair and makeup (her mom is away and her dad didn't feel he could handle the dress up). You can see Alma's little sis Milla in the background.

After a successful rehearsal which parents weren't allowed to watch we felt the girls deserved to let their hair down and go to the park. Ok, ok, neither one wanted to actually let her hair down or take her makeup off but they were into the park so off we went. 

Where both of them had a swinging time

Lucia and Mommy's Day Out

Today Mateo and Papi went into the city for a Chess tournament, so that meant Lucia and I had a whole day to ourselves. For some reason, especially since I have been pregnant, we have not gotten this  alone time very often and never for very long, so I thought it would be fun to plan a whole day of fun stuff for us to enjoy together.

The morning started off with soccer where Lucia wanted to impress so she wore her faux fur vest... fashion is always a priority

After soccer we went to her favorite "fast-foodish" place in Hoboken- Panera's for lunch (didn't get a picture there)

Next we headed to the Hoboken Library where we finally got Lucia her very own library card. She was thrilled and got herself 6 books

Later we went to a kiddie salon where she got her very first professional mani/pedi. You can see she got the royal treatment and was very happy to pick out her own nail colors.

"Please no pictures I need to focus"

Poor Lucia was a little short for the manicure station, but we made it work...the price to pay for beauty

"Yes please put on a base coat"

Voila! Job well done. After the salon we headed home and watched Frozen. I would say all and all a very successful day.

By the way, Mateo got second place at the Chess Tournament so a really good day for everyone!

M&L - Celebrate Mother's Day & Alma's Birthday

Today we were lucky enough to celebrate two occasions - Mother's Day and Alma's 5th Birthday.

The day started off with a lovely gift from Lucia. Inside the bag there was a muffin, some instant coffee mix, some tea mix, a mint and an apple. Everything one needs to get the day started.

After my lovely breakfast in a bag, we headed off to a more upscale meal in the city at Beauty & Essex. A cool speakeasy type restaurant that served a gourmet brunch. It was delicious.

 After brunch, we headed to My Gym where we were going to celebrate Alma's 5th Birthday (the birthday girl is sporting the very fashionable pink and blue striped dress and is being flanked by best friend Lucia and little sister Mila)

 Of course Lucia and Alma's big brothers Mateo and Lucas were there to participate in the festivities

 A party full of pleased participants

 Lucia was very excited to see Alma had a Frozen Cupcake cake

 Mom, Dad and Big brother Lucas were there to help blow out the candles. Milla was missing because she wanted to wonder out in the hallway.

M&L Celebrate Ayden's 1st Communion

Today we got to celebrate a very important occasion for the kids' cousin Ayden. It was his first Communion or as Lucia put it "1st Community".

Proud parents, Mima and Erich  lead Ayden out after the ceremony

Cousins galore! Even Alex and Isabel came out to support their cousin Ayden

Too cool for school - Mateo and Lucia strike a pose

Tornado - Ayden next to Volcano-Mateo

"Congratulations Ayden!"