Growing a Navy Bean

My birthday

2011-11-17T11:16:00.002-05:00

It was my birthday!
Bubby and sissy were here!

We had "cupcapes" with sprinkles!

We wore hats!

I got a lot of great presents!
We're playing one of the games I got.
Now I'm three!

Halloween

2011-11-01T14:13:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was Halloween.
I went as a beautiful princess.

Every beautiful princess has a wicked stepmother.
(I didn't recognize mommy and she scared me.)

I guess it's okay if the wicked stepmother touches me.

We went from house to house and I said,
"trick or treating!"
Then they gave me candy!!!

We even had a pumpkin!
It was great!

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-17T13:50:00.006-04:00

We went to a pumpkin patch today.

These pumpkins were so big I could sit on them!

I'm already learning how to get things from boys!

This is the pumpkin I want!

They had these cool slides!

I made a friend.

And we went on a hayride.
It was a great day!

Adventure!

2011-10-07T14:10:00.002-04:00

Mama and I went on an adventure.

We learned about different things that live in the area.

Hello? Ocean? Can you hear me?

Then we went to the beach.
Don't worry, those things aren't alive (anymore).
(No, we didn't kill them.)

Playing in the water felt good.

It was a great adventure!

School

2011-09-19T14:12:00.004-04:00

I started preschool a couple of weeks ago.
I got to wear my backpack!

As you can see,
I'm not sure what to think.

But I gave it a chance.

Mama let me blow off some steam before we went.
By the way,
I LOVE school.

Boat ride

2011-08-23T09:36:00.004-04:00

Daddy used to work with really big ships.
Now he works with small boats.

This is one of daddy's boats.
We got to ride on it.

It was really bumpy, and windy and the waves sprayed us.
I didn't like it that much, but I was brave.

But now, I'm ready to get off!

I also got a balloon ladybug!

Busch Gardens

2011-08-05T10:26:00.003-04:00

Yesterday we went to Busch Gardens!

I had never been before so I was very excited!

I played in the water.

I went on a dragon ride with mommy.

I was a ladybug with sissy!

I pet a crocodile with bubby!
It was a great day!

Our Garden

2011-07-27T08:35:00.002-04:00

We have a garden.

It has a lot of tomatoes.

I like to pick them and put them in our basket.

Look at how many tomatoes I got this morning!

Too bad I don't like tomatoes!

Beautiful Butterfly

2011-07-20T11:08:00.003-04:00

We went to the Living Museum.

I thought the most exciting part
would be riding the mommy turtle,
but I was wrong!

I got to be a caterpillar!

Then I was in a cocoon!

And then,
as a butterfly,
this scary spider tried to eat me!
But I got away.

Wedding

2011-06-27T18:57:00.004-04:00

I went to Maryland to see family.
This is me with my "cousin."

This is my "great" aunt.
She played with us and read us books.

We went to a wedding.
Daddy trying to kiss me at the wedding.

But I was sick and didn't feel good.

I'm grabbing the sun too!

Overall, it was a good weekend.

North Carolina adventure

2011-06-11T07:42:00.004-04:00

We went to the NC Aquarium.
Daddy touched a starfish!

Posing, in front of fish.

Then we saw a lighthouse.
We didn't get to go inside though.
But, there were lots of birds around.

Then we saw the ocean.
But, I didn't get to play in it.

After all of that, I needed a treat!

It was a very long, very fun, day.

The zoo

2011-06-04T10:55:00.002-04:00

I've gone to the zoo twice this year!

We rode the little train.

I rode the rhino.

I saw a big lizard.

I charmed a tiger.

And, I was a monkey!
I love the zoo.

Dentist

2011-05-20T08:59:00.003-04:00

So, I fell off my swingset and busted my teeth.

I had to go to the dentist.

I got to sit in this cool chair.

Look how big this chair is!

I got to wear this cool "blanket".

What do you mean they're going to look in my mouth?

The dentist isn't as cool as I thought!

ps. my teeth are fine!

Park

2011-05-15T08:47:00.002-04:00

I know, I know,

I haven't blogged in a while.

I've been busy doing this!

And this!

I've got a park in my backyard!

Easter

2011-04-30T12:29:00.003-04:00

I know these are late,

but a lot has been going on.

Mama wanted you all to see how cute I was.

I am very cute!

Potty training

2011-04-21T20:30:00.002-04:00

I really think potty training would be easier,

if mommy would get me a bigger potty chair!

Spa day

2011-04-11T13:52:00.002-04:00

Mommy and I took a spa day!

I painted my own nails.

Don't they look beautiful? And, I don't want to brag, but did you notice I'm wearing big girl panties? I don't wear diapers anymore! I painted mommy's toenails.

And we did make-up!

Mommy says I am beautiful!

Big boo-boo

2011-04-06T12:38:00.002-04:00

I've got a big boo-boo on my toe.

This can of beans viciously attacked me!

Okay, not really. I was playing with it and dropped it on my foot. My toe hurts.

But I didn't lose my toenail!

My work is never done

2011-03-30T14:36:00.003-04:00

We're putting in a garden.

I had to show daddy where to put the dirt.

It was my job to rake the dirt.

Look how much dirt I raked!

I did a really good job.

And then we planted seeds in these little cupcakes!

I'm not sure why we planted them in cupcakes,

but they're already starting to sprout!

Artist

2011-03-22T11:10:00.003-04:00

I am an artist.

I've been working very hard.

These are my "bright" pictures.

I painted mommy!

Isn't she pretty?

It's messy being an artist.

Snack time!

2011-03-18T10:17:00.002-04:00

I'm hungry!

I like peanut butter.

It's really good on crackers.

Yummy!

A fully tummy makes me happy!

Living Museum

2011-03-05T14:04:00.003-05:00

Mommy and I went to the Living Museum today.

There were lots of fish!

I checked out this hollow log.

I sat on a big frog.

Mommy and I got to be bats!

It was a lot of fun.

Springtime!

2011-02-24T14:07:00.003-05:00

It seems like just a few weeks ago it was snowing.

Last weekend the weather was beautiful.

We went to a park.

We did some bird watching.

We had a snack.

And then, we played!

Let them eat cake batter!

2011-02-17T11:39:00.002-05:00

We made a cake!

For the first time,

mommy let me lick the beaters.

They were pretty good.

Although, I'm not sure I got that much in my mouth.

Snow!

2011-02-12T13:30:00.003-05:00

It snowed!

We went outside and played.

I built a snow-pile!

Then we had hot chocolate to warm up.

I decided I liked the marshmallows the best.

Big Bed

2011-01-31T20:27:00.002-05:00

Look what daddy did!

I don't have a crib anymore!

I have a big bed!

But, mommy says I have to tell you,

I refused to sleep in it,

so daddy turned it back into a crib.

Tea party

2011-01-21T11:44:00.003-05:00

Nana and Grandpa bought me a table and chairs!

Now I can have a tea party!

My baby came.

I love my present.

Christmas stuff

2011-01-08T20:06:00.004-05:00

We went to Texas for Christmas.

I had a bagel at the airport.

It was pretty good!

Nana and I made Christmas cookies.

I tortured this dog.

I played with my cousin.

I was excited about Christmas!

I held a baby!

I wore Grandpa's boxers as a cape.

(I was much more excited about this

when I thought it was a real cape.)

I took a walk.

I got a cool new vest with a zipper:

My great aunt Carol made it for me.

And, as usual,

I warmed up to uncle Craig the day before we left.

It was a great trip and I'm sure I forgot a lot of it.

But, it's also good to be home!

Cold

2010-12-20T13:42:00.003-05:00

Don't I look beautiful in my Christmas dress?

I have a cold though.

But you can't tell, can you?
(hint, enlarge photo)

Snow days

2010-12-14T10:45:00.002-05:00

It snowed yesterday.

What is snow?

It's cold, so I had to bundle up.

It's pretty.

I wonder what it tastes like?

(apparently, like "guck")

Giant Cookie

2010-12-10T08:41:00.004-05:00

We went to decorate a gingerbread cookie.

Look how big this cookie is!

I figured if I didn't start eating it right away,

I would never be able to finish it.

I decorated it with candy.

Okay, I did eat some of the candy!

It was so much fun!

Doesn't it look yummy?

There's a tree in our house!

2010-12-07T11:26:00.003-05:00

Mommy put a tree in our living room.

I got to hang pretty things on it.

Look at all the pretty things.

Mama says it is the prettiest tree she's ever had.

I have to agree with her!

Birthday

2010-11-14T20:53:00.003-05:00

Mama has been sick,

very, very sick.

So sick, that we had to go to Texas

so Nana and Grandpa could take care of us.

But, I got to have a birthday party with my family!!!!

There were hats and presents!

I got a mop!!!

(don't I look excited about that?)

I got to have tea with my uncle Craig!

I blew out the candle on the first try!

This is one yummy cake!

Garden girl

2010-10-21T13:22:00.003-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.

I've been working in my garden.

Don't you just love my work-boots?

They're "bink!"

It is hard work digging holes!

Taking the plunge

2010-10-14T14:09:00.002-04:00

I finally did it today!!!!

I took it all off!

Undressing

2010-10-12T09:37:00.003-04:00

I am multi-talented.

Once I get up in mornings,

I don't see the point of pajamas.

And they're so easy to get off.

Almost done.

All done!

Just the way I like it!

Put on a coat

2010-10-09T19:00:00.002-04:00

I put my coat on all by myself.

I thought a coat would go over my shoulders,

and why is the hood next to my butt?
I think there's something wrong with this coat!

Fall Fashion

2010-10-05T18:39:00.002-04:00

Fall is upon us.

Long, flowing hair is so summer time.

For the fall, I predict short and sheik,
with bold jewelry and pointy high heels.

I also see hats, bottles, and bold colors.

Can you handle it?

Boo-boo

2010-10-01T10:30:00.003-04:00

My cheek is better, but I still have a boo-boo on my nose.

It "hurks."

But I'm tough, and I'll keep on smiling!

Nose dive

2010-09-29T08:54:00.002-04:00

I took a nose-dive yesterday.

I'm tough though.

Thankfully, I don't have a huge bump on my forehead.

New shoes

2010-09-26T18:28:00.001-04:00

Mommy bought me new shoes!

Look how sparkly they are!

Mommy doesn't really like "bink,"

but she loves my tights!

Getting Dressed

2010-09-25T10:26:00.000-04:00

I am so big!

I almost put my pants on all by myself!

Ribit!

2010-09-22T12:35:00.003-04:00

We went to the park.

Look at this giant frog!

I'm giving him a hug!

I'm flying through the air!

Look what I did!

2010-09-16T08:18:00.002-04:00

Look what I did this morning!

I went pee in my big potty chair!!!

Helper

2010-09-11T20:19:00.001-04:00

I helped mommy by pouring my own cereal!

She's so happy she's crying!

Happy Birthday Phoenix!!!!

2010-09-02T17:38:00.002-04:00

It's my cousins' birthday today!

Happy Birthday Phoenix!

Thanks for being such a great cousin.

Cooling off!

2010-08-29T22:40:00.002-04:00

I'm in Texas and it's hot!

We went to the pool to cool off.

It had this cool fountain.

I finally got into the water.

I played with mommy, Phoenix and Grandpa.

It was great!

Cheese!

2010-08-25T15:26:00.002-04:00

I hope everyone has a great day!

Spoiled

2010-08-22T12:46:00.002-04:00

Mama tries so hard not to spoil me!

(why is everyone laughing?)

She does!

But the neighbors don't make it easy.

What do you mean I'm too small to drive?

Can't we go any faster?

Can I pleeeeaaaase have one?

Woof-woof

2010-08-18T16:36:00.003-04:00

One of our neighbors got a puppy!

It's actually smaller than me!

He's so soft and furry.

I love hugging him.

I wonder if I can get mommy to buy me a puppy?

(NO!)

Outside?

2010-08-14T12:10:00.005-04:00

I always want to go outside.

But there's nothing to do in our backyard.

Look what mommy got me!!!!

It's a wee!

Me, contemplating how awesome my mommy is.

This is going to be great!

Happy Birthday!

2010-08-12T08:09:00.002-04:00

It's my Aunt Elise's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Elise!!!

Hope you have a super silly day!

How Big?

2010-08-08T16:52:00.003-04:00

Mama was looking at my old pictures today.

Me, a year ago.

Me, now.
Mama says I'm much bigger,
but I still look the same.
She says I'm also harder to get a good picture of,
because I move so much faster.

Dora!

2010-08-06T08:30:00.002-04:00

I haven't been sleeping well since daddy left.

Mama bought me Dora pajamas!!!!

I slept great last night.

(mama says, not great,

but at least in my own bed.)

Happy Birthday!

2010-08-04T07:34:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

I'll be singing to you today!

I love you and miss you!

Singin' the Blues

2010-07-29T09:22:00.002-04:00

My daddy done left me,

(harmonica break)

He done goooooone away.

My daddy done left me,

(harmonica break)

he done gooooone away.

So I'm singin' the blues today!

(big harmonica solo)

(ps. my daddy didn't leave me,
he's just gone for work.)

Pretty Garden

2010-07-23T10:09:00.002-04:00

We grew a flower garden for the birds to eat.

Look at all our pretty flowers!

They smell so good!

The birds and the butterflies have been eating them.

I love spending time in our garden!

Time-out

2010-07-20T18:32:00.002-04:00

Mommy's been putting me in time-out a lot!

But she can't figure out why it isn't working!

I'm not going to tell her!
(those pjs are a size 24 months and they fit perfect!)

Birthday

2010-07-17T08:54:00.002-04:00

Today is sissy's birthday.

Happy Birthday Sissy!

I hope you have a great day and I miss you!

Babysitting

2010-07-15T13:19:00.002-04:00

Mommy babysat for friend this week.

I helped by reading the baby a book at nap time.

I'm a good babysitter.

It's HOT!

2010-07-10T13:08:00.003-04:00

Daddy tried to put me to work again!

He wanted me to water the lawn.

But it's HOT!

I'd rather be in the pool.

That's more like it!

Yard work

2010-07-03T13:26:00.002-04:00

Daddy put me to work again!

This time we were working in the yard.

He must think I'm an earth mover!

Boy, that wore us out!

Naked time!

2010-06-29T10:22:00.001-04:00

Mama says I have entered my "naked phase".

I have no idea what she is talking about!

hard at work

2010-06-23T16:55:00.003-04:00

Daddy's been making me work.

We put curtains up in the living room.

The ladder wasn't even by the windows!

Okay, now I can get to it!

I think they look really good!

Tiny dancer

2010-06-16T09:09:00.002-04:00

Making Aunt Elise proud!

Jazz hands!

mini-vaca

2010-06-14T11:15:00.003-04:00

We went on a mini-vacation.

We did some bird watching.

And bird chasing.
(there's a robin to my right.)

We saw some pretty stuff.

I worked up an appetite!

Sick

2010-06-04T18:58:00.002-04:00

I am sick.

Me, asleep at the dinner table.

Will post again when feeling better.

Pool

2010-05-30T18:20:00.002-04:00

The pool opened today.

I wasn't quite sure what to do.

I have a new swimsuit and sunglasses!

The water was pretty nice!

And it was a hot day!

I think I'm going to really like my pool!

Busy, busy, busy

2010-05-28T19:18:00.003-04:00

I've been super busy.

I got this new toy.

It's really heavy!

I've been learning how to drive!

I even took mama's car out for a spin!

And I picked my nose.

Wait, MAMA!!!!!

You can't post that!

Texas

2010-05-22T12:37:00.003-04:00

While we were in TX,

I got to play with my cousin, Phoenix!

I sure love him!

This is my uncle Craig.
(I was a little afraid of him.)

I got to see my great-grandmere.

I sure miss eating breakfast with Grandpa!

Minnesota

2010-05-18T18:52:00.004-04:00

Mommy and I went to Minnesota.

My nana and grandpa went with us.

And my aunt Elise.

We visited my great grandma.

My favorite part was the dessert!

Vacation

2010-05-17T08:55:00.002-04:00

Sorry I haven't updated in a while.

I've been on vacation.

This is my friend.

(mama wants us to get married! but I'm too young!)

This is my cousin (second cousin, removed cousin?).

I kept trying to kiss him!

This is my cousin, Phoenix!
(and my Nana)
He is so big!

More pictures some time later!

copycat

2010-04-26T21:01:00.002-04:00

Look!

Mama painted my toenails!

Now I look just like mama!

Cheese!

2010-04-24T12:38:00.004-04:00

I've started saying "cheese!"

when mama takes my pictures.

This was the first time I did that.

I don't know why I'm supposed to say "cheese!"

Mama says it makes me look cute,
but I'm always cute.

This is mama's favorite "cheese" face!

pedicure

2010-04-20T12:27:00.002-04:00

I've been wearing sandals a lot.

So, it is very important

to keep my toes pretty!

Explorer

2010-04-17T12:11:00.003-04:00

Yesterday we went to a new park.

Look at how BIG this leaf is!

I have a pretty flower too!

You can blow on these flowers!

That is so cool!

I love this park!

Delicate Flower

2010-04-14T16:05:00.002-04:00

It has been very sunny here.

We have been outside a lot!

I am a delicate flower,

which is why I am wearing a hat!

Porch

2010-04-10T14:08:00.003-04:00

We've been playing a lot on our porch.

I'm yellow, like the sun!

I love relaxing out here!

Easter

2010-04-05T12:32:00.003-04:00

After church yesterday,

I went to a friend's house.

We looked for Easter eggs.

I think she took one of mine!
(just kidding!)

We played on the big slide!

I climbed up there all by myself!

And I swung too!

I had a great time,

but it wore me out too!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T08:47:00.003-04:00

Mama wanted to get a pretty picture of me in my Easter dress,

but I'm too busy making Easter dinner.

Someone has to do it!

We need some groceries!

Isn't playing what an Easter dress is for?

Exhausted

2010-03-30T09:04:00.003-04:00

March was very busy.

We had a lot of company.

Now, I have a sinus infection.

I am exhausted!

Will post again when I feel better!

Spring

2010-03-16T12:35:00.003-04:00

I know it's spring,

because flowers are popping up everywhere.

In our kitchen.

Mommy's bathroom.

In our living room.

I love flowers!

Outside

2010-03-13T11:56:00.003-05:00

It's starting to get warm outside.

We've been taking lots of walks.

We bring the wagon,
just in case I get tired.

I don't ever get tired though!

Coffee break

2010-03-05T13:02:00.002-05:00

Did you ever have one of those days where you just couldn't wake up?

You just need a little something to pick you up?

Me too!

I think I need another cup!

Cinderella

2010-03-01T13:11:00.003-05:00

Mommy let me play with water!

At least she told me it was just playing.

But then I realized,

she had another motive!

She was getting me to wash the floor!!!

She tricked me!

my nose

2010-02-26T11:30:00.003-05:00

My nose is looking a lot better now.

Mommy hopes it won't scar.

This is what it looked like on Monday.
Ouch!

Look what I figured out this week!

The couch is right next to mommy's filing cabinet,

which is right next to mommy's computer desk.

Hours of fun!

Beautiful day

2010-02-21T16:47:00.003-05:00

Today was a beautiful day,

and we were all feeling better.

(Me, before church.)

We decided to take a walk this afternoon.

But I fell down!

This is what I look like now!
But I'm tough!
(And it's still a beautiful day!)

Healthy

2010-02-19T13:50:00.003-05:00

Everyone in my family has been sick.

You don't want pictures of that!

So here's a picture from last week.

Birdies

2010-02-13T19:46:00.004-05:00

It's been cold and snowy.

So we have to bundle up to go feed the birds.

These are the meal worms the bluebirds like!

I put some in the tray for the birdies.

And some birdseed too.

The birdies love it!

Super trouble!

2010-02-10T13:46:00.003-05:00

Mama says I am growing too fast!

This is our couch in my play room.

I think I want to get on it.

Umph!
I think I got it!

Now I can read my books up here!

Paparazzi

2010-02-04T10:09:00.004-05:00

Sometimes it's hard being a superstar!

The paparazzi follow me everywhere!

They even followed me when I got my first hair-cut.
Before.

After.

Now they can see my face much better!

It really does look better!

But sometimes,

I just wish they would leave me alone!

Snow

2010-02-01T10:40:00.003-05:00

Something weird happened Saturday.

When I woke up, there was this white stuff on the ground.

They took me outside.
It was cold!

I walked on it.

But then I fell down.

(no picture of me face down in the snow)

I wasn't very happy after that.

Actually, I was really mad!

Stupid white stuff.

Cold

2010-01-28T19:51:00.003-05:00

Mommy is sick.

I've been helping her, so she'll feel better.

I get her some water to drink.

Sometimes I forgot it's for mommy!

Then I get her more!

Cinderella

2010-01-21T17:57:00.003-05:00

Mommy says I am her big helper!

I wipe the table off after dinner.

I help her sweep.

I even mop!

I also help her do the laundry.

I think mommy is taking advantage of me!

Bath time!

2010-01-16T08:53:00.003-05:00

I love my baths!!!!

Ah, there goes mommy with the butt pictures again!

Just don't tell them I'm actually peeing in this picture.

Oh, wait!

DELETE THAT!!!!!!

I know how to blow bubbles!

I do it alot.

Sometimes, I accidentally inhale,

but that doesn't scare me!

I even "float" on my back!

I love my baths.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

I wish you were here!

Cheese!

2010-01-12T18:56:00.003-05:00

Mama says sometimes the picture says it all!

Hope everyone has something to smile about!

Electrifying

2010-01-07T20:51:00.002-05:00

Mommy says I have a great personality!

She says my faces are electrifying!

And my moods are hair-raising!

Either that,

or I rub my head on the couch too much!

New things

2010-01-04T18:52:00.003-05:00

It's the new year,

and I've got some new stuff!

I got some new indoor shoes!

Mama loves them,

because now I can't take off my socks!

Look how stylish I am:

My coat matches my pants!

I got new outdoor shoes too!

I'm in the big car-seat now!

Now I can see everything!

I am such a big girl!

Me time

2009-12-30T18:16:00.003-05:00

Sometimes a girl just gets a little stressed out.

Then, she needs some "me" time.

When that happens to me, I crawl under my chair.

No one can see me under my chair.

I can just relax!

Hey, how did you see me?

Now I have to find a new place to hide!

Merry (late) Christmas

2009-12-27T18:41:00.004-05:00

Sorry I haven't updated.

I gave mama my cold,

and she won't let me update,

even though I know how!

Christmas Eve, we hung up our stockings.

Mommy assured me that Santa would stay downstairs,

but only if I slept really good.

So, I slept until 4:30am!

(I went back to sleep until 7:15am.)

I had lots of presents to open!

It was so much fun to rip the paper!

Look at all my loot!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas!