Halloween 2014

Emily Neville hosted our second annual MWP Halloween party and it was another great time.  Snacks were plentiful and adorable costumes galore.

We showed off our costumes on parade and got some quality play time and reading in too!  

Apple party at Petruska Park

I was so happy to host an apple themed play date at the wonderful playground at  petruska park in paramus today.  A few mommas said it was a new destination for them and it makes me happy to share knowledge of such a great location.  Bathrooms and swinging benches are just a couple reasons it's a great park.

A lot of ladies packed lunches to have a breezy picnic and I brought some coloring pages and supplies to make apple necklaces.  Throw in some sidewalk chalk and there was something for everyone.  

A nice autumn breeze and colorful leaves all around, it was the kind of fall day that takes you back to childhood.  There was a lot of sharing, taking turns, mama fellowship to warm us all.  Thanks for a great day!

Brookhollow barnyard fall 2014

We love this place don't we? It's such an easy venue to have the littles- plenty to do but nothing overwhelming... The exception being perhaps some mean old guard geese threatening foul play!  But if you can brave the gander, then trains, sand, kitchens, and corn await you- all toddler size and that must feel good.  I am typing this from my car as I listen to the well earned snoring of a tired farm patron.

Big play September 2014

No, it wasn't our biggest in attendence but we did have big fun!!  The highlights were Emilie giving Eskimo kisses to Imagine and some tandem off roading with Davy and Henry.  

2nd annual ice cream making party!

Suzanne hosted a repeat version of Jennifer's ice cream making party! Nothing says summer like an ice cold creamy treat and when you make it yourself, well that's science and hard work mixed with fun. Sounds to me just what Moms Who PLAY is all about!

Jennifer says: To do this yourself you just need to put milk, sugar, and vanilla in a quart size zip bag.  Seal it up and put that in a gallon bag with rock salt and ice.  Shake like crazy until it turns into ice cream.  And adds that "Marie seemed to have the secret perfect balance of ice and salt cause her's was great."

Maybe Marie will let us in on her secret formula next year!

Dragons love tacos!

Turns out dragons have lots of things in common with toddlers: they can destroy objects in a matter of moments, countless myths exist about them, sometimes they breath fire, and oh yeah- they love tacos.  Emily N hosted a play date inspired by the book "Dragons love Tacos" which was not only a great time but has us thinking: why not more book themed get togethers?

Tie dye play date

Amanda hosted mama's to let out their inner hippy and show off their tie-dye genius! The results are impressive and each totally unique. Looks like the kids had a blast on the swing set too! Bonus: when your baby is wearing a tie dye onesie, it's like messy snack camouflage! Bring on the blueberries!!