Someday My Prince Will Come...

April 12, 2008 - Today was Claire's 3rd birthday party and the theme was Princesses. Grandma made me a Belle costume which I was so excited to wear. Check out Claire's site for more pics but here's me in my dress, holding "Kitty" Snow White. Happy Birthday Claire!!

Where's the Party? Part 2

March 30, 2008 - It's a birthday weekend and on Sunday, my friends and I celebrated at Gym class. We had our run of the place so of course I jumped on the trampoline!

Whew, is it hot in here?!?

After an hour of jumping, we had lunch...

... And cake! Here's me with my BFF Maggie:

Thanks to everyone who came; I hope you all had as much fun as I did. Can I have another party soon?

Where's the Party?

March 29, 2008 - I want to lose control... Today's the day I turn 3. This morning, I woke up to find presents in our living room! My own chair from mom and dad. Hmmm, I can open my presents sitting in it!

And a book and Cinderella from Great Grandma D!

I absolutely REFUSE to get a professional picture taken so here's my official 3 year picture. Yes, grandma, my hair is messy but I like it that way!

Snow (Hey Oh)

March 8, 2008 - It's been snowing for 12 hours and it's still coming down. Dad and I went out to shovel the driveway.


So I get the snow from here:


And put it here:


Look how much we got!!


Storm total was 15+ inches and I loved every inch of it!

Potty - Part 2

February 28, 2008 - Can't a girl get any privacy?!?

My Girl wants to "Potty" all the time...

February 28, 2008 - Well, the time has come. In about a month, I'll be 3 and transitioning to the Preschool room. To get into that room, I need to be "trained" so mom decided that's what we're going to do. I know I can do it, I'm just stubborn. Hmmm, who do I get that from?!?

Anyway, it all started on Saturday and here's a rundown of how I've done so far:

Day 1 - 5 Accidents, no poop
Day 2 - 2 Accidents, poop in pull-up at nap
Day 3 - 2 Accidents, no poop
Day 4 - 0 Accidents, poop in the potty!!!
Day 5 - 1 Accident, poop in the potty!!!

As you can see, I was quite timid to do #2 in the potty. Mom finally caught me in the act and set me on the potty (kicking and screaming, I might add). But I did it and was so proud to show daddy (who almost gagged)!! Now, that's all I want to do even when I don't have to.

So, to all you Toddlers out there - here's to being Diaper/Pull-Up free!! Pictures (don't worry, they won't be gross) to follow...

Snow Patrol Round 3

February 3, 2008 - FINALLY!! We got a picture of everyone on skiis (Thanks Emily!). This entry is titled Round 3 because Round 2 was a bust... I was in Michigan with the Grandmas and Grandpa and even Aunt Melissa. I had just gotten into my skis as the loud speaker sounded. The noise was just too much and I was done for the day.

However, today, I was all about going down the bunny hill - FAST! Mom skiied in front as dad held on to me from the back and ran down the hill with me. I cried when we slowed down because I wanted to go fast again!! We rode the Magic Carpet up and skiied down the hill 4 times before I was exhausted and ready for lunch. Here's me, mom and dad just before lunch:


I was especially motivated to see my old daycare buddy Preston. He took a lesson while I skiied with mom and dad. Here's one of the future Ski Team member:


Can I go fast again next weekend?

Snow Patrol

January 12, 2008 - This Christmas Santa brought me some skis so we decided to try them out out the local ski hill. But first, I had to practice in the living room:


Next up was hitting the slopes. Mom never actually got a picture of me in my skis on the snow (she was too busy trying to keep herself from falling!) but it did happen. I scooted a few times and insisted on stealing mom's ski poles (how come I don't have poles?). I liked watching the chair lift and all the big kids snowboarding. Dad, can I go up there?


All this fresh air has made me hungry, so we hit the lodge for some lunch.


I'm going to go skiing again soon so I can be faster than Grandpa! Mom will try to get some more pictures then.

Holiday!

December 27, 2007 - After 2 days of being couped up in the house, we all decided to go out! First up was the Franklin Park Conservatory. I highly recommended it for Toddlers. It's just the right amount of time (2 hours) and there's lots to see.

Here's Grandma, Dad and I in the Rain Forest...


And here's me looking at the Coy Pond...

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 24, 2007 - It's ALMOST here!! Grandpa and Grandma came down to greet us and Santa. Here's a few pictures of the exciting evening.

After a nice dinner, we all decorated some cookies:


Ole!


Just before bed, I left Santa some cookies and milk, and we left some carrots for the reindeer:


And Grandpa and Dad had some egg nog. Recognize those glasses from anywhere?


I can't wait to see what Santa brings me!

Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Do you know the Gingerbread Man?

December 18, 2007 - Tonight was the Christmas Concert for my school. Each class went up on stage and sang (or cried) a song. Here's my class:


And here's me. Mom said I was the best singer there!


After our song, I didn't want to get off stage but Ms. Shannon lead me down anyway. I think I'm a natural!

Lips Like Sugar

December 7, 2007 - Tonight, mom and I headed over to Claire and Sarah's house for a cupcake party. After some pizza dinner, we decorated cupcakes. Let me show you how:

Step 1: Have all your materials laid out and ready. Make sure your friends are close too!


Step 2: After having mom ice the perfect pink cupcake, determine your favorite topping. Jelly beans are my choice this evening. Make sure to place each one carefully.


Step 3: Enjoy the perfect cupcake!


Be sure to check out Claire and Sarah's website too for more cupcake pics!

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree...

November 23, 2007 - Here's my instruction manual on how to decorate a tree:

1. Have your daddy put up the tree. Make sure Grandma is there too to hand you the ornaments (that's her head in the foreground).


2. Start putting up the garland. Be sure it's at eye level so you can see all the beads!



3. Hang ornaments and candy canes down low and at a very high density. We don't want the center of gravity on the tree to get too high - we need to keep the ROLLOVER factor to a minimum!! Garland makes an excellent candy cane holder.


4. Grab a good book and enjoy to fruits of your labor!

YUM-O

November 22, 2007 - It's Thanksgiving Day and I'm slaving over a hot stove with Grandma. We're making Pumpkin Pie!


Doesn't it look good?!?

At school , everyone got to say what they were thankful for. I said Daddy and Mommy. Aren't I a sweetie?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

M-I-C-K-E-Y MOUSE

November 3, 2007 - Today was a special day. Mom and Dad took me to the "Big City" to see Playhouse Disney Live. I got to see my beloved Little Einsteins, Winnie the Pooh and Mickey too. I simply stared in amazement the whole time. Here's the only 2 pictures we took before the ushers yelled at daddy for using the camera:



It was so much fun, I was overwhelemed on the way home!

Happy Halloween!!

October 27, 2007 - Dad and I carved the pumpkin tonight.

Shut Up and Drive

October 23, 2007 - Tonight was the Halloween Party at my school and as you can see, I'm a race car driver this year!

For the first time, I got to go on the Preschooler slide!

Daddy and I got to pick a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch!

And here's one with my BFF Abberly.

Yum, Kettle Corn!

The Great Pumpkin Waltz

October 13, 2007 - Today we visited the pumpkin patch with Claire, Sarah and her parents. Check out their website too for some more pictures!

First, we rode on the Banana Boat! DAY-O!!

Then, we fed some goats.

Next, I went down the big slide:




Daddy, hurry!! Let's go again!



We raced Claire and her dad. Dad, how come we're losing?




And finally, we picked some pumpkins!



Claire's Daddy took all the pumpkins to the car.




Mush!!

See ya' next year pumpkin patch!!