Face "Painting"

Today when I got into the shower, Gabby was sitting on the floor in the bathroom coloring. Mid-shower, it was pretty quiet and I asked Gabby what she was doing. "Coloring" (in the DUH! tone that only she can do) was her response. When I opened the shower curtain after my shower, Gabby was no longer in the bathroom. I could see an area on the floor that had been colored blue and called her in. When she came in, this is what she looked like (sorry for the crappy phone photo):

Apparently the appropriate question would have been WHAT are you coloring. :)
SO very thankful for washable markers!!

Note - we did actual face painting a couple of days ago with Syd & Addie, which must have sparked this.

We're Going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo

Today we went to Como Zoo with Michelle, Kaya and (baby) Adam. We had such a fun time playing at the park, looking at some of the animals and enjoyed a picnic lunch. The kids were very intrigued by the flamingos. The zoo keepers were cleaning the flamingo area and there was a male flamingo making quite a scene about it!

Happy Baby Boy!

Isn't he just the cutest ever?! :)

Love you Cousins!

G3 Birthday Celebration

We had Gabby's birthday celebration last Saturday. The weather was less than desireable, but we made the most of it. My sister and fam came from Indiana to celebrate with us. Syd sure can get a party started...and keep it going!! As Patrick was setting up the bouncy house, Syd and Gabby were jumping up and down, squealing with excitement.

We had seven little girls (including Gabby), their respective parents, both grandparents, and great grandpa Dellis. I made crowns and black apple dolls for Gabby to give to her friends. We had a fabulous party (Gabs is still talking about the "jumpy house")! And a special thank you to Grandma & Grandpa Bostrom for hosting!

3 Year Old Questionnaire

A friend of ours did this questionnaire with her girls when they turned three and I thought it was so cute, I had to steal it!

Q: What is your favorite food?
G3: Candy!

Q: What is your favorite toy?
G3: baby

Q: What is your thing to wear?
G3: cupcake

Q: Who is your favorite person in the whole wide world?
G3: pink (note - I tried to re-visit this one later on and she said, "I already did that one Mommy!" I said, "Oh, who is your favorite person in the whole wide world?" She said, "PINK!" (in a DUH tone)



Q: What is your favorite thing to play?
G3: Toys

Q: Can you tell me your favorite song?
G3: Hush Little Baby

Q: Where is your favorite place to eat?
G3: restaurant!

Q: Who is your best friend?
G3: Cameron

Q: What is you favorite part about you?
G3: Sydney!

Q: What is your favorite movie?
G3: ballerina

Q: What is your favorite color?
G3: pink

Q: Do you know what love is?
G3: What?

Q: What is your favorite thing about having your 3rd birthday?
G3: CUPCAKE!!!

i10mos + G3

Isaac (10 mos) matching daddy

"Isaac is my best friend!"

Chatting with a Three Year Old

Last weekend, Gabby went to Indiana with my parents, to visit the Sears family. She had a fabulous time! My parents came home with some great stories to share.

On the way home, Gabby was asking for Cheetohs. My mom said, "I'll think about it", to which Gabby responds, "Can you just say I don't care?". My mom chuckled.
After Gabby had her Cheetohs, my mom gave her a wet wipe to wash her hands. Gabby says, "I'm going to wash my toes too!" to which my mom responds, "I don't care", and Gabby quickly replies, "SEE! You can say it Gramma!".

Conversations with a Two Year Old

I told Gabby that she had to ride in the stroller for our walk (so that I could actually WALK!) and she replies, "NOOOOO. I need my exercise too!". Oiy!

Happy THIRD Birthday Gabs!

Conversations with a Two Year Old

Last night, the kids were playing in the loft, as Patrick and I, a few feet away, were in their bedroom (finally putting away about eight weeks worth of their laundry!). Isaac starts crying. So, I walked over to them and say, “What happened?”. Immediately, Gabby responds, “I didn’t do anything!”. She pauses and continues, “Elvis did it!”. Oh boy!