Our niece Ella turned 2 on Sunday! Gah, if you find a way to slow down time, please let me know. I can’t believe she’s already 2!!!!

I’m so glad I could be there for her party. Ella is such a sweet, smart kid. I love watching her grow and learn and take in the world.

Per usual, my snister had an adorable themed party. It was “Two the Moon” with space themed food (think veggies cut out in star and moon shapes, not actual space food), decorations, and goodie bags.

And I got a space themed mani for it too!

Notice the Ella callouts on the mani?

I arrived Saturday afternoon, the party was on Sunday, and I came home Monday. A short trip, but I am hoping to see more of my family this summer at the river.

Other trip highlights, besides the party:

  • Chasing the kids around outside on Saturday night (not pictured: William)

  • Laughing so hard I cried, many, many times


  • Yummy vegan cupcakes
  • A walk with Dad before I left Monday

  • Listening to Iron Flame (part 1) on the drive there and back. Sigh. You guys. I was so excited for it to come out on Graphic Audio on Friday May 17 only to find out YESTERDAY that part 2 of the Graphic Audio does not come out until July 12th! WHY YOU DO THIS TO ME GRAPHIC AUDIO?! I thought it was just a glitch that Hoopla didn’t have part 2 yet.