Making Dreams Come True

Lorelai adores Dance Moms.  She and her friends play Dance Moms all the time and make up routines.  While we were in Pittsburgh we made a special stop by the Abby Lee Dance Company as a surprise for her.  The studio was closed as it was a Sunday, so as soon as we got home we ordered her an Abby Lee Dance Company shirt.  It came within a week and she couldn't wait to model it.

 In front of the gift shop.

Posing in front of the lead choreographer's parking spot.

 Yay-the infamous Abby Lee's parking spot!

Surprise!

My amazing husband, family, and friends managed to pull off a surprise party for me for my 40th birthday. It was fantastic!  I adore surprises so I can't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone birthday.

There was a picture for everyone to write messages on.

 A special glass for the birthday girl.

 Lorelai wearing my birthday crown.

 Pebbles in a beautiful basket with messages and words describing me.  What a thoughtful idea!

Pittsburgh - Some Local Flavor

After the incline we walked downtown to show the kids some of the local history of Pittsburgh and then headed to eat some famous sandwiches at Primanti Brothers.

Pittsburgh - Bridges and Inclines

One little monkey jumping on the bed before heading out for a day of sightseeing.

 Lots of support for the Penguins being shown as they try to win the Stanley Cup.

 Heinz Field - Home of the Steelers!

 PNC Park - Home of the Pirates!

 The Duquesne Incline.  Lorelai wasn't too keen on riding it but Miller couldn't wait to hop on.

 Our view riding to the top of Mount Washington.

 Daddy the tour guide.

 Happy little girl to be headed back down the mountain.