fatteries

Its just so cute that Brie can't pronounce 'batteries' when one of her toys is broken...its batteries and she must not have confidence in me because she'll either tell me that Grandpa Mike or Chris can fix it :?

Goofy Picture of my Daddy on Halloween

boing boing boing

This child....and her new trampoline. I am tell you its the best gift for both mom and daughter...its great exercise for her, it tires her out (yea) and she loves it. Brie likes to jump, sing, talk and tell imaginary stories while she bounces. I caught her singing God Bless America the other day which makes me very happy. I think she learned it at her new "big girl school" that she started in late March. Even though her school was formerly Christian, they have still keep the tradition of saying the pledge of allegiance. She misses Miss Pattys but she's meeting new friends and loves carrying her lunch bag every day to school. I just wish this peanut allergy hoax wasn't such an issue. Overall, Brie is doing great. No crying when I drop her off. I am blessed.

PARTY PISCES

Its been a hectic week preparing to go away and plan 2 birthdays but Brie is over the moon excited and Friday she'll have cupcakes w her friends at school and then the BIG party Saturday. Pray for no rain!!

Almost March!

Looming in a few weeks is BIRTHDAY week for Anna & Brie! I can't believe my little baby who was 7lbs is going to be 3 years old. She's excelling in every way; fully potty trained, great with her numbers and letters and a great conversationalist...Proud mama indeed! The day after our b-day, mama will be embarking on her 1st 'real' vacation since becoming a mommy. I am excited but anxious on how she'll do and how much she'll understand. Luckily I have an army of grandparents taking care of her and she'll be in school FT so she wont miss a beat. For her party, we'll be doing a BLUE party - everything is blue! She's a bit obsessed with the color so this will be an easy party to plan!

Post Holidays

Even though Brie totally got Christmas this year, I was glad to see it go. I was great about getting my cards out on-time but the rest was a game of catch-up. As of Dec 23rd I had nothing wrapped! Very unlike me. But we had a great Christmas Eve with Grumpa Skipper and Gramma Sugar and Grandpa Mike and Grandma Linda. We ate turkey chili, cornbread and opened some gifts. Christmas morning Brie bursted out her door and went right into the living room without her usual routine of drinking milk in mama's bed. She got a red scooter, a blue Big Wheel bike, a singing machine and lots of little toys. She got a great train set from Brian's friend Don and lots of Princess stuff. Brie opened her gifts really slowly so that gave mama some time to drink mimosas with Gramma Janie and Phil. It was a nice quiet holiday and we appreciate everyone coming to us and not having to travel. Cheers!!

Trains Planes and Automobiles

This weekend will be Brie's 1st train ride to San Diego to see Gramma Sugar and Grumpa Skipper. They are having us for brunch at the club so she can see Santa. Brie loves transportation so it will be fun to see her watch out the window and see the ocean. We dont get down to San Diego all that often so it will be nice way to avoid traffic and be able to relax. This trip is also important because Brian's parents will meet Chris (mommy's friend*) for the 1st time. I think they are more excited than we are. I am sure it will go well.