Halloween 2010

This Halloween, I was a purple, sparkly flapper.
The purple, sparkly part is important, because that is why I picked this costume.
I don't know what a flapper is, of course, but I do know I like sparkly, purple princess dresses.
With that said. A flapper was this year's pick.

Have to get a few pics with all my street friends before getting started.

I was very scared of this grim reaper.
Then, he took off his mask to show me it was just my neighbor, Thomas.
I thought it was funny, just a little bit.
I love Halloween, for sure.
I am, however, not so sure about this whole scary part!
Happy Halloween!

1st Day of School

Way back in August, I had my 1st day of preschool. (for 3 year olds.)
Yes, I know!
What has taken me so long to blog about this?
Well, I have been in school to name just a few things going on in my busy life right now. =-))
Hopefully, you forgive me!

The all famous... before school picture with my backpack.
Okay, so I wanted to hide behind my backpack.
You get the idea.

Walking to school looking like such a big kid carrying my backpack as big as me.
Yes, I wanted to carry it all by myself, of course.

Swinging on what is now my favorite swing with Daddy as we wait for the school bell to ring.

And, now one with Mommy.
Everyone wanted to be a part of my very 1st day of school. =-)

My teacher at Council Oaks Preschool, Mrs. Sharon.

Having fun already at the science station.

Mommy took me to get yogurt after school.
Here I am enjoying yogurt and catching some flicks.
We talked about my day, and when Mommy asked me if I made any friends, I replied,
"Yes, Jesus, and Coach Mary."
Getting yogurt was such a hit, Mommy and I have decided to make it a 1st day of school an annual tradition.
What a sweet idea!
I love school!

Mommy, I Did It ALL By Myself!!

This morning I completed my 1st 24 piece puzzle all by myself!!
I am so proud.

Happy 60th Nana!

Today, my Nana celebrated her 60th Birthday!
I was so glad I got to help her celebrate this weekend.

Mommy and I made a yummy cake just for her!

My cousin, Wyatt and I playing around while we waited for the
celebration to begin!

Happy Birthday Nana!
You are the best Nana EVER!
Thanks for always making spending time with you
so FUN!
I love you!

Happy 4th of July

This year, my family and I went to the annual Round Rock 4th of July Parade
held in downtown Round Rock.

Decked out in 4th of July gear... check
Family... check
Big candy bag (on the right).... double check
Got to love old fashioned parades!

The whole, festive crew!
Hope you had a festive 4th too!

My Great Aunt and Uncle's 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Last weekend, I had a blast going to my Great Aunt Millie and Uncle Ruben's
50th Wedding Anniversary!

Wow! 50 years!
What a privilege it is to have such great
role models of a happy, long marriage in my life.

Here I am all dressed to impress in one of my princess dresses.
I picked it out and insisted I wear this dress.
Mommy and Daddy finally gave in.
I can pull off any dress, no worries.

My aunt and uncle on their wedding day.
What a great looking couple.

And still a great looking couple.
My Mommy loves them so much!

Aunt Millie had her princess dress there too.
It was beautiful!

One of the best parts of getting together for parties,
is spending time with cousins,
and enjoying the endless supply of party food.

But, I have to say the best part of my day celebrating
was dancing!
I loved doing the chicken dance in the above picture.

Happy 50th Anniversary
Aunt Millie and Uncle Ruben!
We love you!!

From Caterpillar to Butterfly

This past couple of weeks, we had some visitors.
5 Caterpillars came by for dinner.
And boy did they EAT
and EAT
and Eat!

Before too long they were nice and fat.
So they decided to rest by hanging at the top of their jar.

Here they all are hanging upside down like bats preparing for their
metamorphosis.
Yes, I actually learned all these fancy terms from reading,
From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heligman throughout this
process.

A couple of days later, they had each formed a Chrysalis.
Then we just waited and waited (about 8 days.)

At last they all broke open, and out came...
beautiful butterflies.
We fed the butterflies oranges and Carnations sprinkled with
sugar water.
They liked it a lot!

After observing the butterflies for a couple of days,
it was time to release them into the outside world.

Aren't they beautiful!!

Bye Bye butterfly! Be free!
I will miss you!
Thanks for visiting for a while.