Skylar Says....

Skylar has been fairly outspoken since the time she learned to talk around 12-18 months. And ever since then we've been laughing all the way. She has her Dad's sense of humor and timing which will prove to be fun and interesting as life goes on. I wish I would've documented more of her 'Funnies' over the last year or so, but alas I didn't and so we begin today.

The other night Skylar and Bill were on the couch. Skylar was lying on her blanket, or 'Bu-bee' as she calls it, relaxing as it was getting close to bedtime. So Bill says, "Skylar, isn't 'Bu-bee' the best." And Skylar responds, "No, I'm the best."

Then a few nights later I was in the bathroom with her, brushing her teeth before bed and she says, "Mommy you're the best!" It was very sweet and I smiled and said, "Thank you Skylar." However my basking in motherly-glow was fairly short lived as she quickly replied, "Now you say I'm the best too." I'm not sure if I was just the set up, but we take it where we can get it.

And while we'd like our girls to be strong, self-reliant, confident individuals with a positive self-image, maybe we'll work on other ways of praising her so as not to let her Ego go unchecked. I suppose until she starts boasting these things outside the house around her friends, we'll hope is just a phase.

Annelise's Baptism and Skylar's Birthday Part 3

We had Annelise's baptism over the weekend. It was a special event for our growing family. Skylar wasn't too keen on being in on this picture. Which is odd for her, considering whenever we bring the camera out at home she's all about striking a pose.And here's the special girl in her special dress.On either side of the girls are my niece and nephew, Alexis and Dylan. I'm surprised we have a shot of all 4 of them looking. Getting a 5,4 & 3 year old and an 8 month old all on the same page is darn near impossible. Smiles are just a bonus. In town for the event was her Godfather Bob G. He stayed at our house over the weekend and had fun playing with and getting to know the girls. They both have a little "bed-head". After the ceremony at the church we had a party at our house and celebrated Skylar's birthday, (again) this time with family. Skylar thought this was great, more presents and more importantly more CUPCAKES!! For days after she asked if it was still her birthday. My response, "No honey, it's over now for another year."

Skylar's Birthday

I can't believe my baby is 3 years old! They always say it goes by so fast and they're always right. In honor of her birthday we've pretty much had a two week long celebration. To start, her actual birthday fell on a Monday, school day. There she received a crown and they sang "Happy Birthday". Then that evening she had birthday cake, had "Happy Birthday" sung again and opened her present from Dad and Mom, a Disney Princess Lamp! She absolutely loves it!! The following week on Friday we had a party here at the house with all of her friends. It was "Princess Party" with cupcakes and all the trimmings. Skylar especially loved the balloons. After we brought them home she insisted on watching some TV with them. I think she thought they were going to fly away. After I explained that the ceiling would keep them in the house, she was ok with letting them float around.

Skylar helping me make cupcakes.

Skylar and her balloon's watching TV.

Alex, Grace, Ivy & Skylar

At the party we tried to play a game of "Put the Glass Slipper on Cinderella". Similar to "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". This didn't go quite as expected as the kids either could see under the blindfold or didn't want to wear it all-together. So they all took turns just putting their slipper on Cinderella's foot and everyone was a winner! After some lunch and presents they all entertained themselves very well, while the mom's got a much deserved break. Thank you everyone for coming and making Skylar's party such a special day.

Princess Skylar

While most kids like to dress up I believe for Skylar it's a way of life. For about the last year or so she's almost always in one form of costume or another having some great adventure. Which I find wonderful and lots of fun to watch.....and usually end up participating in. Skylar likes to find fun stuff for Mom and Dad to wear too. Lately it's been "Winter Carnival". I think this one came about when she saw "Frosty the Snowman Returns" this past Christmas. In it they have a Winter Carnival and apparently it made quite an impression. So here are some pictures of Skylar striking a pose as only she can.

I Did It....

I've created a blog. I'm not sure quite what I'm getting myself into, but I'm going to give it a shot. I've fallen fairly far behind in sending new pictures of the girls to friends and family and I'm hoping this will help. There is now one place where you can catch up with what we're doing and how fast they're growing. So this is it.......Welcome to "Our Little Corner of the Sandbox."