Polo match & mountains

For the Memorial day holiday weekend, we took a quick trip up to Charlottesville to visit Rich & Laura before the arrival of baby boy Miller. They were very accommodating and we had a great time!

I asked Mommy to take my picture next to the pretty flower- no, there are not two of me, I was just holding my picture that I was giving Rich & Laura

They took us out to King Family Vineyards in Crozet for a polo match- I was excited to see the horses (so was Georgie)

While Mommy was eating, I took some pictures for her- here are our wonderful hosts, Rich & Laura (and our car in the background)

Mommy & Daddy, of course (Mommy is eating a pickle- how appropriate)

There is the polo match, however, we did not know the rules, so it was just horses running back and forth to us, chasing a little ball

Daddy took me out after the match to fill in the divots

Here I am stomping a divot in

Daddy always gives me a nice ride on his shoulders when I get tired

Look at those two cute pregnant bellies :)

Aunt Jen & cousins Mikayla & Landon drove down to meet us there too- Mommy is practicing balancing two kids

Mikayla and I ran around so much that we got tired out- she has a great shoulder for me to lean on!

3 cousins in 1 chair

Laura is practicing for her upcoming arrival

Rich looks really comfortable holding Landon, who was fascinated with Mommy

I can still put on a big smile with no nap

Two beauties staying cool under the umbrella

We also found a kid size chair to share- we are trying out our ladylike poses

Next, we went to the mall play area to spend more time enjoying each other's company

Daddy got some practice time with Landon too

It's the end of a busy day and we were very tired, hungry girls

Sand is funny!

One of my favorite outdoor activities is to play on my sand & water table (from MaGa & Grandpa Gette- Thanks again!!). I am not sure if Mommy mentioned it before but the sand & water do not stay on separate sides- it just works better that way, especially when building castles in it. I love the way the sand feels in between my fingers!

And it's fun to let it go!

Being silly & sticking out my tongue is just the kind of girl I am

I can also put on a big smile for Mommy when requested

Proud to show off our sandcastle!

Belated Birthday Celebration

Just over a month later, we finally celebrated my 3rd birthday with a small gathering at home. I asked and received my CARS birthday cake, which I was so excited to see with Lighting McQueen & Mater (thanks to Mommy's work friend at Taste a Piece Bakery for the delicious cake)

Thanks also to our friends, Emma & Mary Claire, plus their Mommy Sarah & Daddy Allen, for letting us borrow an awesome bounce house with balls. Kaitlyn, Ellery & I were having so much fun jumping & throwing the balls over the open top!

Thanks to Mommy's friend, Emily for giving us this great castle too- that is my friend, Bela hiding in the tower

Another big thanks to Mommy's friend, Heather & her daughter, Julia, for bringing over their cool bounce & slide too!

We were very happy to play and jump!

Time to take a break for hot dogs- Kaitlyn & her Mommy, Kim, shared a blanket with me

I ate more cheetos than hot dog!

It's time for cake, Daddy, and to say "Cheese!"

Mommy's kisses squish my face

Mommy & I enjoyed waiting for Daddy to light my candle

Thanks to Daddy for giving me a lift and help to blow it out!

It's nice when you can get all three of us looking at the camera, except Mommy has a funny face

Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad, plus I was ready to eat some cake & ice cream!

The whole gang waiting patiently for their pieces (Thanks to Ellery's daddy, James, for taking the great pictures)

After everyone left, I opened my presents & boy, was I excited!

Check out the cool card that Kaitlyn made for me!

Could my smile be any bigger?

I have a hard time judging where to hold my new stuff for the camera

Mommy & Daddy got me this cool Thomas computer- I am really trying to figure out how to use it, but the mouse is tricky. Thanks to all my wonderful friends who celebrated my special day with me (although it was over a month later!)

End of School Performance

First of all, this is the end of my first full year of preschool and I have had an amazing time. Thanks to my wonderful teachers, Mrs. Amy & Mrs. Susan, for their love, guidance & creativity over the year. I have become a better person for all I have experienced at St. John's preschool. Mommy & Daddy are so proud of me! Here's the answers I gave on my end of year certificate regarding the progress I made & what I did this year:
I have learned many things My favorite subject was: Cars
I will try even harder in: Color next year
I have made new friends. Friends are important to me because: I have fun with Kaitlyn & Laila
I tried to be a good friend by: Playing with them
I learned new responsibilities. I learned to: Eat fruit
I am ready to become more responsible at home, too. I would like to: Eat (maybe these questions were asked before snacktime, but Mommy & Daddy hope this happens more!)
I have done my best this year. I am looking forward to a good summer. I plan to: Swimming

Before the performance, Kaitlyn and I were already looking tired.

Here's the first song we sang for our parents, however I only made it through one (I had woken up early this morning and was a little tired):

I Love Firetrucks!

Our Mommy's group went to a fire station for a tour and I was thrilled! They have very tall ceilings in the station:

Of course, George wanted to come along too and I don't go anywhere without a snack.

Who knew a weight room was so exciting?!

The nice fireman put on his gear so we knew what they would look like if they ever came to our house.

My friend, Andrew (who is also expecting a baby brother!) and I loved posing by the truck

Plus, we got our own hats to keep (why didn't anyone tell me that mine was backwards?)

Our other friends, Julia & Lily, joined us in our happiness!

I am becoming more brave on playground equipment (to Mommy's surprise & fear!)

Here is a nice picture I took of my wonderful Mommy who took me to the fire station and the playground for a picnic!

Now, Daddy and I have our own hats! Do we look ready to be firefighters? I've been asking for a fire dog, but Mommy says no for now.