A BIG Surprise!

Before I get writing on the big surprise, the two pictures below are from yesterday.  Isabelle and I went to an early Mother's Day party at a local library.  They had stories, songs, a puppet show, and a craft.  She loves going to these little classes and I love taking her!

Now on to the BIG surprise.  Kevin and I got something for Isabelle and shockingly kept it a secret from her.  Even today while the installers were working for 7 1/2 hours in the backyard, she had no idea.  (Luckily she took a 3 hour nap which did help a little!)  And lucky for her the installation date had been set for today...her 2 1/2 year Birthday! :) When Isabelle woke up we went outside to play as usual. 

And what did our little girl see as she walked into the backyard?

It caused her to just stare in shock!

A new swing set!!  She was quickly outgrowing her other one (which is sadly now for sale) so after much looking around and research she got her this one.  It comes with a glider swing, toddler swing, two regular swings, a tire swing, rope ladder, rock wall, ladder, ships wheel, binoculars, and a rocket slide.  She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES it!

Testing out the ships wheel....

And the binoculars!

She loved it so much that we let her stay up later then normal (sleeping until 4:30 helped too!).  We know this swing set will bring Isabelle many, many years of enjoyment, fun, and memories.  We love you Isabelle!