Ribs!

the girl likes a good rib bone!

Fishing

can't wait to do this more!

Happy Spring

Happy 11 Months Kitty Kat!

Well, we are one month away from being 1 years old and I can finally say I have a 1 and a 3 year old.  Strange to think that way. Kate has developed so much personality in the last couple of months.  She is so happy yet very determined. When she wants something she makes sure she gets it. Her favorite naughty little girl trick is to steal whatever paper she finds and chew it like gum... She also loves to sit up on her knees and dance to whatever music is playing in the background. She loves her sister and watches every move she makes. She is at ease whenever Allison is around. She is starting to want to play more with her and grab whatever toys she may have in her hand. Most of the toys are universal and they both are starting to realize they need to share with each other so here goes that adventure!

GIMMIE MORE FOOD MAMMA!

This is what it's all about.

Today I was fortunate enough to attend circle time at school with Allison. The class did their birthday ritual, the celebration of life. For every year of life, Allison would walk in a circle and her teacher would show a picture to the class of Allison at that age. I provided the snack for the class and we all went outside to eat. It's such a warm feeling being an outsider looking in to see how your child behaves in an environment other than the one you're in with her daily.

It was soon time for me to go and Allison wanted to get me a flower. Her teacher went on to tell me there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't pick a flower for her mommy. She keeps it in her cubby all day until I come and get her. My heart skipped and I thought I was going to melt right there. She ran to a flower pot and got me a yellow flower she wasn't supposed to pick and gave it to me.... Oh my sweet sweet girl you are spoiling me - don't ever stop picking flowers. :)

Happy 3rd Birthday Allison!!!

Happy Birthday to our sweet Allison! Mommy and Daddy and Kate love you so much. We know you won't remember this party later in life but here are some pictures to show you how much fun you had with all your friends. One day you will look back and smile your smile and laugh your laugh and sweetly whisper to us: 'thank you, I love you too'! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  love, mommy, daddy, kate.

HiHoHiHo to primary school I go!

Allison started primary (ages 3-6) school today! She is now the youngest again whereas in the toddler class she was the oldest. It is so sweet to see her growing and learning so fast. It's a little sad to leave behind such wonderful teachers and close friends but new teachers and new friends await. She will still see the kids and teachers in the playground and walking around school. She is so excited to be in this class where she will learn to spell and write her own name! Wow! Can't believe it sometimes. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of her!

(listening to daddy read her a story before dinnertime)