Wednesday
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Gidd-E! Up!
03.11.2009
A couple weeks ago, my niece E! turned two. It seems that it was just yesterday that I was posting her birth announcement, and now here she is all toddler and talky talky talky. To celebrate, my sister arranged for a birthday party at a place called Fiesta Farms in San Antonio. There, there were three covered areas and a barn, each packed with a party of of cuñados and primos and abuelos and hermanos and a couple white people scattered about.
E!, the birthday girl.
And let me just say, albeit a bit windy and chilly, it was a spectacular place for a party for kids in the 2-5 age range. The farm was basically a bit of a petting zoo and safari all within walking distance for the toddle crowd. There were pony rides and chicken feedings and staring down llamas and cuddling bunnies.
Jennifer had the ingenious idea of bringing the wagon that her dad and step-mom gave our kids for Christmas. Riding in it allowed the kids to be transported without being carried, and with more freedom than a stroller. And their cousins got in on the ride, too.
Baby S, E!s sister.
X, my brother’s boy.
Harper and Mateo got in on the fun and pony rides, too. And I’m just smitten to have shots like these to remember their babyhood.
Harper and Matou.
Mateo on the pony.
It was a quick trip, less than 24 hours. But it was really nice to see my siblings and their families. Of course, we couldn’t leave without the obligatory photo of my mom with a tossed salad of her grandchildren. They’ve all grown in just a few months, and I can already tell things are going to get really fun as they grow up together.
Oh, and one more thing, I've been playing with iMovie, trying to teach myself how to make videos from still photos. I am less than pleased with the transitions, but given that I won't get to play on the computer any evening soon, I'm posting my first attempt which contains all the photos from the Fiesta Farms party.
Grandma and the kids.
[vimeo=3431084]
E!, the birthday girl.
And let me just say, albeit a bit windy and chilly, it was a spectacular place for a party for kids in the 2-5 age range. The farm was basically a bit of a petting zoo and safari all within walking distance for the toddle crowd. There were pony rides and chicken feedings and staring down llamas and cuddling bunnies.
Jennifer had the ingenious idea of bringing the wagon that her dad and step-mom gave our kids for Christmas. Riding in it allowed the kids to be transported without being carried, and with more freedom than a stroller. And their cousins got in on the ride, too.
Baby S, E!s sister.
X, my brother’s boy.
Harper and Mateo got in on the fun and pony rides, too. And I’m just smitten to have shots like these to remember their babyhood.
Harper and Matou.
Mateo on the pony.
It was a quick trip, less than 24 hours. But it was really nice to see my siblings and their families. Of course, we couldn’t leave without the obligatory photo of my mom with a tossed salad of her grandchildren. They’ve all grown in just a few months, and I can already tell things are going to get really fun as they grow up together.
Oh, and one more thing, I've been playing with iMovie, trying to teach myself how to make videos from still photos. I am less than pleased with the transitions, but given that I won't get to play on the computer any evening soon, I'm posting my first attempt which contains all the photos from the Fiesta Farms party.
Grandma and the kids.
[vimeo=3431084]
Reader Comments (8)
Those pictures are phenomenal! And it sounds like it was a super fun party too!
omg! the hats! the hats!
That is so great that they have cousins so close in age. Love the hats!!!
How is it they get cuter every time I see pictures? Too adorable. I can't believe E! is two, Jackson and Tabitha are right behind her and it does seem like yesterday that I held them for the first time.
Did I mention that I LOVE the cowboy/girl hats? They ROCK!!
Love the pic's... but you already knew that!
Ah, the hat! I first showed it here ( http://rajencreation.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/be-still-my-heart/ ) when Mateo was 4 1/2 months. We purchased the hat at Gymboree on a whim that summer, CERTAIN he'd never ever grow enough to fit into it. But already, the kids are defying our instructions and growing up too fast!
i too LOVE the hat! :) those pictures are just too precious.
baby indigoscot went to a farm party hosted by one of my co-workers and his wife in october last year. they have a huge farm in the countryside and several horses. he had the BEST TIME EVER peeking at the horses in their stalls and although we missed the pony rides he did get to sit on a horse and was so excited. he also enjoyed the hayride and the activities that had been set up for the little kids. :) we plan to go again this year.