Jacaranda

Brie's memory is sharp like her father's. About a year ago while driving I told her the beautiful trees in Mission Viejo that have purple blooms are called Jacarandas. Pretty tough word for a then 3-yr old to remember. Fast forward to May 2014, Brie is riding home from grandma's house and honestly not feeling 100% after being diagnosed with strep throat. So, she's quiet as a mouse the entire ride. Watching The Care Bears in the backseat. Not the normal chatty Brie. We are about 5 min from the house and out of the blue, she said "Jacaranda!" and I was just amazed. Shows me that not only is really paying attn to what I say, she's remembering what I say a year later. She's a special little girl. Happy Memorial Day from the Hogan girls!!!

Brie's Lemonade Stand

Ballet and Tap class

earthquakes

We had a 5.3 quake last night and even though Brie was sleeping and didn't feel it, I made the mistake of telling her we had one. I had earthquake Qs given to me for 2 hours straight…did it just happen in my room mommy??…did my teacher at school feel it mommy?…did God do it?…did the earthquake happen in Germany too mommy?…did the lady at CVS feel it too? Can I ask her mommy?…and so on and so on….it was cute but I am thinking maybe I should have just let her sleep through it!! :)

Brie-Ski at Heavenly!

when I have a baby...

tonight Brie told me that someday "when I have a baby boy I am going to name him Brian" and that he won't look the same but he'll be really cute. I thought that was very sweet and mature of an almost 4-yr old!

My Beautiful Girl!