A Sparkle

Who would think that a misspoken word would become a fun, new tradition. The other night I was out with Cran & Kristen (who is 8 months pregnant). The conversation went something like this.

Cran: Is anyone throwing you a sparkle?
Kristen: [laughs] No, but I think you mean a sprinkle.

A sprinkle for those who don't know is a small baby shower given for the 2nd baby. Put that conversation together with Mikayla's approaching 2nd birthday where only family parties were planned, and an idea was born: A Sparkle - a small birthday party for our kids celebrated by the 3 of our families.

Unknowingly of upcoming tradition, we actually tried to have one for Ellie this year, but due to the winter of sickness it didn't quite happen. So Mikayla got to kick off the sparkle parties.

It started with fun times at the sand and water table (minus the sand)


Sienna splished and splashed.


Mikayla liked drinking the water more.


Loving all her presents...


...and also the cake.


Perfect day for the sparkle. Sienna's is up next!