Babysitting then off to Mom's Birthday Dinner!

Tuesday 2/9 was a typical Tuesday

Except that it was also Mom's Birthday!!!

Since work was still hectic, I couldn't be sure I'd get to Krissy's before she had to leave for work, so Dan agreed to head over and make sure the kids were in good hands. Fortunately I did get out of work on time and I was there and ready to play by around 5, which means I got 10 minutes of quality time and a kiss and a hug from my best friend.

As soon as I walked into the livingroom, Aila crawled over to the chair (which is the barrier for the room), and pulled herself up on the couch, looking up beaming at me! {I wasn't able to babysit on 2/2 when she started standing on her own! Work sucks sometimes!!}

I missed these sweet cheeks!

Willy got some quality time in with Uncle Danny- playing a little guitar.

The 4 of us played for about an hour until Matt came home. A whole room filled with toys, and Aila- like her brother, cousins and friend Riley- chose my camera lens cap as the ultimate in entertainment. But when she looks up at me with those huge blue eyes, how can I say no?!

Walking around. Not on her own yet, but with support from the couch and the chair, she can make her way around pretty quickly.

Ok yes, a little camera happy for Aila today!

She's just soo photogenic... and, let's face it, I probably have 3000 more pictures of Willy by this age, so Auntie Jen has to catch up ;)

Oh wait, there he is!

He managed to smile- but really just wanted a photo of the airplane.

Once Matt got home, the 5 of us headed over to Mom and Dad's house for Mom's birthday dinner. Jeff, Melissa and Riley were there too. While Dad went out to get the pizza, the rest of us hung out in the newly renovated loft- playing with the kids.

Grammy showed us how she and Riley "exercise."

...............................................Bouncy bouncy bouncy bouncy.....................................

Willy loved it too!

What a grin!

Meanwhile, Aila put on every set of beads in Riley's extensive collection.

What, I'm not supposed to EAT these?!

We had Spencer's pizza for dinner. Mmmm!

Then it was time for cake and presents!!!

Of course this year Grammy had a little help.

Make a wish!!!

I think Willy and Riley were more interested in helping Mom open the presents than anything else! Especially since this present was in fact a TOY! Score! {Wizard of Oz Pez dispensers}

We all had a great night!

Happy birthday Mom!