Happy Birthday Bug

November 23





We officially have a 4 year old. It's so crazy how its gone so quickly and slow at the same time. Our little Bug is growing and becoming more of a little lady everyday.

Current likes / obsessions:

* Elsa. Elsa. Elsa. I don't think this is leaving anytime soon. Though she also really enjoys Doc McStuffins and Sophia (much to AJ's chagrin).
* Being a mommy. She is so tender and loving towards Margaret (her baby doll has officially donned the moniker of Daniel Tiger's baby sister). She takes her everywhere and makes sure she is always comfortable and has a good view. She always talks about her babies, and how she is excited to get to have her babies. A few days ago she told me I would have to move when she had her babies since she would be living in the house then. She did say I could come visit though. LOL.
* Her big girl bike (shocker, it's Elsa). She took to it like a champ (albeit with training wheels) and hasn't looked back. She's had a couple wipeouts, but always gets back on - my little champ.
* All things girl related: nail polish, purses, boots, princess dresses you name it she wants it.

Current dislikes:
* Change / new things. She still refuses to try any new foods regardless of what it is (no go to pie, caramel and not from a can chicken noodle soup to name a few).
* That's about it! She is overall such a happy and joyful little girl.

She is such a good big sister. Of course they fight, but recently they have started playing really well together. She runs the show for the most part, but they do so well taking turns and watching them together is one of my favorite things about this stage. She's learning so much these days and can write her name, has started drawing recognizable pictures with meaning and knows a fair amount of letters and numbers (though we're still working on that).

For her birthday we went to Wonderwild with a few friend and had donuts (her love language). We also had a nice dinner with family where she got to open presents; an Elsa big kid bike, Elsa dress up shoes (heels, per her request for the kind that "you know, make me taller? And click when I walk?") and an Elsa crown ... I sense a theme here ...

For her 4 year well check she was so brave and let the nurse and doctor do all the tests and procedures. She had to get 4 shots, and I almost started crying she was so sad (though I blame hormones, I was super close and have never done that before).

I love this little 4 year old so much and am so glad she is in our family, I can't wait to see what the next year brings baby girl.

Grandma Visits

November 12

My mom came into town for a few days and we had a great time at the children's museum and going on lots of walks around the neighborhood. The kids especially enjoyed making (and eating) a gingerbread house as well. We love when Grandma visits and the kids love the extra attention and loves!

Messy hair don't care. This kid needs another hair cut. I feel like I just cut it!

Veteran's Day

So apparently the library is closed on Veteran's Day, I feel like I always plan to go on holidays that I forget effect city building schedules. No library meant no story time so we got donuts instead. They were not disappointed.

Bug has been asking to do Ballet again, and I can never get tired of seeing her twirl around in leotards, so Ballet it is.

Almost Fall

With Thanksgiving right around the corner Fall is FINALLY *starting to show glimpses of it's future greatness. We have even been able to wear light jackets and hats. It's dreamy.

Halloween 2015

This year for Halloween we had a little pirate and Elsa (big surprise). Bug made sure everyone understood she was NOT Anna, but Coronation Elsa. She was fully in character the entire time and literally pranced from house to house. I found Bub's hat and sword in the target $ bin and made the rest of his outfit, I was pretty happy how it turned out, and loved how much he liked it and telling everyone "arrgh matey!" Love these kids.

Rock Collections and Hugs

So apparently we have a rock collection now. Now whenever we go anywhere, both kids feel the need to find random rocks to bring back to their collection. Thankfully I convinced them the best place for the collection is in the garage lol.

Their ages right now are so much fun. I love watching them play together and love each other. They really enjoy pretending these days. Our mornings are filled with imaginary trips to visit Grandma, Disneyland and of course Chick-Fil-A.

Disneyland

September 29 - October 4

M I C K E Y M O U S E



We took our first not family visiting vacation, and we went big. CA Disneyland for a little under a week. It was both exhausting and so much fun. I took way less pictures than I wanted, but it was because we were having to much fun.

Even though it was October it was still hot as heck (90s). Thankfully, with the exception of Saturday, it wasn't busy at all and we rarely waited for more than 15 minutes for any rides / characters. Both kids had their dreams come true when the met Elsa and Anna and Mater and Lightning McQueen.

I was so grateful that my parents and Kasi and Nick came to help diffuse the kids.

The kids were so good, and we even kept Bug up late one night to watch the parade. It was so fun, and I can't wait till we can go again (in like 2 years once I've recovered).

Bubba still talks bout how Donald gave him slobbery kisses and shook his tail at him. Definitely a highlight for this Donald obsessed kid.

The parades and night shows were so rad.

Waiving at Elsa

She was not scared of Elsa at all, and ran right up and gave her a hug. She was SO HAPPY. And I was happy we hardly had to wait at all to see her.

They loved the frozen sing-along

Bub was less enthusiastic of the characters when they got up close.

The handler was so good with Bubba, letting him walk all around the car. No words for her pose.

Teacup selfies with Grandma