Birthday at the Big House

So, we decided to have a mini-party at The Big House for Izzy since some could not make it to her party.  We got a Princess cake from Costco (yum-o) and took it to open house to celebrate.  After a 4 year old melt down (that is what I call it), we told her Ryan Mac was eating her cake and she better get out there to stop him...then she marched out there and all was good.  She got a new pez dispenser and bubble gun from Honey, Buddy and Todd....so you can guess what happened after that!!

Bubble Gun!!!!!

Loading the Pez

Izzy getting it

Now its your turn Honey

Getting Colton with Bubbles

My princess

First trip to the Dentist

Ms. Izzy had her first trip to the dentist.  She did great!  I have to say though that the office we went too really caters to kids.  They had names for all the tools, played Nemo on the tv (great distraction), and had a bucket of toys for you to choose one on your way out.  She did have one cavity that she had to go back for a different visit to get filled, which wasn't so bad since they didn't have to give her any shots, etc.   Oh ya, she got to wear some cool purple glasses in case the light was too bright.  How come they don't offer those to adults?  Good job Iz.

Happy 4th Birthday Isabella!!

Can not believe 4 years ago we started this journey, a new stage of our lives!  It has been a great 4 year years and look forward to what many more years have in store.  She is older for sure and doing things "on my own."  She has started reading....what fun it is to see and hear her figure words out.  She is so tall.  Everyone think she is more like 5 years old.  She loves playing outside and is interested in all sports.  Most of all, she is healthy and growing girl and for that alone, I am so grateful.  We are blessed to have her as our daughter.

The day started early...6 am.  We heard noise from her room.  She is not suppose to wake up until 6:45...this time she was sitting in the middle of her bed singing, "Kids in Motion...."  This is the place we are having her party next week.  I guess she was excited about it.  When I saw her, she said, "Mommy, is today June 8?"  I said yes.  "Okay, good, today is my birthday!!!"  So fun.

The night before we made funfetti cupcakes wit pink frosting and sprinkles!  She took those to school for the kids in her class.  Then we also made a pink (strawberry) cake with pink frosting and sprinkles for after dinner when we open gifts.  Here are some highlights.

A foam flashlight from Nana and Papa

Princess and the Frog from Nana and Papa

A cupcake necklace from Aunt Roni....came in a cupcake, pretty cool.

Oh....what is it?

Princess rollerblades!!!!

A PINK Hot Wheels...awesome.

Princess dolls

Happy Birthday sweetheart.  You are my favorite little girl.  I love you.

Preschool Summer Program

She did it....another year at TTP!  She has gotten so big and grew a lot this year.  She is still the tallest kid in her class.  I am so glad she has been at this school.  The lessons and material taught/learned has been priceless.  For teh program, they sang Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child,  This Little Light of Mine, and Are You Ready For the Rapture?  Love it.  Lots of hand motions and somewhat yelling rather than singing.  I will add the video later.  Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day family and friends.  Here in the United States, we take this day as a chance to say thanks to all of those who have given their life in the service of my country. Thank you to all of you who have also sacrificed in direct result of their sacrifice.  I hope you all take the chance to say thank you in some way.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

"Just Keep Swimming...."

Well, it is official.  Izzy completed her first swim lesson this week.  She had 8 classes of swim lessons and did well....okay, we had good and bad days.  Her last night ended up turning good, so that was nice.  She learned a lot, now we just need to continue to practice with her this summer.

Lots of kicking, bubbles and "scoops."   She did go down the slide for the first time last night....legs and arms flailing and all.  I remembered my camera, so here ya go....

A Day in Washington D.C.

Almost 4 years old and making her first official trip to D.C.  We skipped school and work and took a day at the Smithsonian Museums.  We had a ton of fun, but we were TIRED when we got home.  We went to the Museum of Natural History, American History and the Post Office Pavilion.  To the end day, a giant cupcake from Crumbs cupcake shop.  Yum-o.

Some pictures of the day...

A turantula spider eating a cricket....ew

Taking a break

Building stuff in the Imagination center

Building a plank on the pirate ship..."Mommy, if you are bad, you have to walk the plank."

Top of the Post Office Pavilion - best view of DC up there...someone was getting tired



MaryLee from work, whom Izzy adores.