Happy Birthday Mom!

Ma/Flo/Mom had a birthday yesterday! Bella was nice enough to pick out a present (a plastic plate!) for her, draw some pictures and write her name on her birthday card.

Bella helps Ma open a present from Mark and Icha.


Bella gives Ma her birthday card.


The ever so helpful Bella helps Ma open her card.


Bella shows Ma where she wrote he name in the card.


Bella proudly points out the beautiful drawings she has made in the card!


Bella gives Ma a 'happy birthday kiss.' The second best present mom got yesterday!

Breakfast at the Moreys

Last Sunday Mark brought the "Little Bellsters" over to Monica's house for a morning playdate with Brooke and Ryan. It was also a mini 'send off' breakfast for Maria... who took off for 9 nine days in Ireland the next morning.

Maria and Monica discuss the various hotels in Belfast.


The Bellsters and Brookemiester do some fun crafts.


Maria getting ready to fire up some scrambled eggs.


The three kids enjoy playing Clifford on the computer.


Monica, clearly showing her age, needed to take a nap in the middle of all the excitement.