The verdict is...

the Caramel Frappuccino recipe is a keeper! Oh, yes it is! I have made it everyday since first trying out the recipe and I am quite surprised how great of a substitute it is!

I have several things on my To Do List today. But two things I am especially looking forward to: 1) going to Mommy and Me with Bankston Hays and 2) Ann Elise's tea party at Preschool. I took both my older children to Mommy and Me (Wes more than Ann Elise, but, hey, he was the first right?!?) and enjoyed it thoroughly. We still sing songs that were our favorites from the class. Now that Ann Elise has started Preschool it has freed up some time to start taking the baby...and he is loving it! This will be our third week and I love the one on one time to focus on him. I love seeing his eyes light up and listening to his giggles. May I never forget the sweet, sweet smiles of these good times! And for the tea party, oh my is Ann Elise excited! They have been making things to prepare for this tea party and they have been talking about it. She has been excited for about a week. This morning it was so sweet. She was starting to put on her clothes and she said, "Mommy, is it tea party day?" "Is this what I am going to wear for the tea party?" "Is this tea party clothes?" To which I responded, "Yes, yes, sweet doll today is the day and I cannot wait to come!" She gave me the biggest hug. May I also never forget the joy that comes from being in "their" moment and sharing their excitement!

As Bankston Hays plays in the pack n play, let me get to picking up around here so that we can begin our fun day!