Happy 2013

It's been a whole year since I posted here... a year filled with lots of adventures. As we begin 2014 (Happy New Year!), let's take a look back at all I did in 2013.  Shall we?

Me and Daddy selling Girl Scout Cookies outside Kroger

 Daddy and I were great cookie sellers this year. Together we sold nearly 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Even though it was cold while we were out selling, people were really nice and we had a good time.

Hunting for Easter eggs

This year we had the Easter egg hunt in the front yard. It was fun to have all the extra room to run around and find eggs.

Rebounding on the court at Phillips Arena

 My favorite player on the Hawks is (was) Josh Smith. Daddy arranged for me to be able to catch rebounds for the team him at one of the games. It was very exciting. Soon after he left for another team. I'm glad I got to rebound before he got traded.

Poolside in Orlando

Rapunzel and me

 For spring break we went to Orlando. I got to spend tons of time at the pool. I went down the water slide maybe a hundred times! In one day! I also went to Disney and visited my friends, the princesses. I saw Belle, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Ariel, Merida, and Aurora. There were parades, fireworks, and everything a girl could wish for.

My first strawberry of the season

 Mommy and I planted a garden again. We grew strawberries, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and potatoes. This time we protected it from the neighborhood rabbits and squirrels.

Enjoying time with my Grandma

 Grandma came to visit for my mommy's birthday in June. We had a great time playing together and going to White Water. In July, I went and spent a whole week with her in Michigan.

Keara, Daddy, me, and Mommy on the beach at Hilton Head

 For my cousin's birthday, we took her to the beach with us. It was fun having her there to play with. We even got our own room to share.

I lost my first tooth

 I lost three teeth this year... all from the bottom. And now, one of my top big ones is loose. Wow.

Cammie and me with Doc McStuffins

 My favorite show on Disney Junior is Doc McStuffins. She's a doctor to stuffed animals and toys. She brought her Doc Mobile to Atlanta and Cammie and I got to meet her. We had a great time doctoring our toys. I think I want to be like Doc when I grow up.

Looking at pictures with Ellie on Marco Island 

 We went to Marco Island again this year to see our friends. I brought my camera I earned from selling Girl Scout cookies and took pictures of everyone and everything.

Cammie and me trick or treating

 Cammie and I went trick or treating at the Atlanta Zoo. She was a witch, I was Cinderella. Besides getting lots of candy, we got to see all the animals and have lunch.

My birthday party at All Fired Up

 Mommy and daddy had my birthday party at All Fired Up. Me and my friends got to paint pottery and have cake. My cake was decorated with everyone from Doc McStuffins. We also had Doc McStuffins bags to take home.

The annual Christmas picture quest

 Mommy didn't struggle as much this year trying to get the annual Christmas picture. I was a patient and willing subject, even though she made me light the candles many times. Putting them out was my favorite part.

At my recital, performing Jingle Bell Rock

At my dance recital I got to be a present. I also danced a ballet to one of the songs from The Nutcracker. Everybody clapped and cheered for us. I enjoy being on the stage. If I don't decide to be a doctor, I can always be a ballerina.

So there you have it, my 2013 summed up in pictures. I promise to be better about providing updates this year. Talk to you later!

Christmas Picture 2012

Yes, another year has passed... quite eventfully, and now it's time for the annual challenge of snagging just the right picture for the Christmas card. Here are this year's contenders. Let me know which one you like best.

Or, you'll see which one was selected when you get your card in a few days.

sorry for the sideways picture; mommy can't figure out how to rotate it...

just look with your head turned to the side... sorry.

much better, right?

Hope you're having a wonderful Advent. Talk to you later.

Happy 5th Birthday Week

Celebrating my 5th birthday took up an entire week! Woo-hoo! We started last Saturday with a spa party for me and my friends. We were treated to facials, makeup, manicures and pedicures.

It was a wonderful day of pampering complete with a Jasmine birthday cake.

Madeleine and I waiting for our facial masque to dry.

Mia, Madelyn, me, and Santana enjoying our spa lunch and champagne (sparkling apple cider).

Post facial, with my eye shadow on.

Then on Thursday, my actual birthday, my Grandma and Kathy came in town to visit. They were there for my birthday celebration in my class with Mommy and Daddy.

They brought me lots and lots of presents, including an Ariel apron and my new favorite book Vampirina Ballerina. It's about a little girl vampire that's also a ballerina. I'm a ballerina too so she and I are alike.

While Grandma and Kathy were here, we read a lot, played, and made a tasty apple pie. Saturday after they left I was feeling pretty sad so Mommy, Daddy, baby, and I went to the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins to carve for the front porch and to use to make a pumpkin pie. We went to Dawsonville and had a great time. I even took a nap in the car on the way there. 

 

Waiting my turn for my manicure.

Madelyn is my best friend from church.

Playing with my butterfly book from Grandma.

Grandma, Kathy, and I making our apple pie.

Taking baby to look at the pumpkins.

Trying to select the perfect pumpkin.

Celebrating my birthday is hard work. Each year it just gets better and better. Hope you had a wonderful week too. Talk to you later.

Vacation 2012: Marco Island

This year for our vacation in September we went to Marco Island in Florida. It took a really long time to get there... nearly 10 hours in the car... but it was worth it. We had a wonderful time at the beach, in the pool, around town, and just being together. We even went on a pirate cruise! Yes, I got to be with real pirates on their ship. Luckily they were nice pirates and let me wear an eyepatch, win treasure, and defeat the Krakkin.

 

I also got to spend lots of time on the beach looking for seashells and building sand castles. I thought the beach would be my most favorite part of vacation but it turned out, I'm really a pool kinda girl. Who knew, right?! I spent time every day in the pool mastering the art of baby swimming. I learned to move the water and kick my legs to get me where I wanted to go. And, most importantly, I met some really nice people from Pennsylvania and got to hang out with them as well.

 

Vacation was wonderful but too short. Hopefully, we can go back again next year. Talk to you later.



Mommy, Aurora, and me preparing to board the pirate ship.

I got an eyepatch!

Hanging out with Pickpocket Pete... check out my treasure (ring, necklace, and jewels).

Just a few of the shells I found on the beach.

Father's Day

For Father's Day this year, daddy, mommy, and I went to The Rock Ranch in The Rock, GA. We went for the corn festival. In addition to getting some tasty fresh corn, we also petted the animals, took a ride on the paddle boats and caught a fish.

Here are some pictures from our day at the ranch. Hope you had a wonderful Father's Day weekend too. Talk to you later.