Abby's 4th Birthday

Abby had been talking for months about having a "rainbow party".  We decided to have it at a local little gym so that the kids could all run around and have fun.  Grace had a couple of parties at this gym for her birthdays when she was younger and Abby was very excited to have her party here too.  It was the first year that she really anticipated her party and seemed so excited the day of her party.

 The rainbow cupakes were actually the only "rainbow" thing at the party.  Grace helped me come up with the idea for the rainbow candy on top.  I used Funfetti mix to create the rainbow sparkles in the cake!

I was excited to find this cute Minnie Mouse rainbow outfit for her to wear to the party.  The crown came separately - ha!  Now she won't wear it again saying it was a special outfit for her birthday.  Oh well!

We had Abby's checkup this week and she is 37 lbs and 40 inches (50th percentile for both).  She passed her hearing, eye sight and color blind tests.  She is very healthy little girl and we are so grateful for that! I remember Grace's 5 year check-up and the doctor asked her what she likes to eat.  In fact it was quite funny and I blogged about it then.  Abby told the doctor she likes oatmeal for breakfast, peanut butter and jelly for lunch and steak for dinner!  The doctor asked her what vegetables she likes and she said "strawberries"! The doctor was also checking to see if she knew her colors so she asked Abby the color of the chair - yellow - the color of her shoes - pink - the color of her dress - aqua and white.  The doctor laughed and said "well if she knows the color 'aqua', I think she is probably set on her colors!"

Abby has a fantastic sense of humor and she has a million expressions that keep us laughing!  She is loving and kind and loves to cuddle in the morning.  She is a great listener and follows direction really well.  And she eats...as slow as molasses - ha! Happy birthday to our sweet baby girl!

Back to School

Grace started third grade this year!  It is so hard to believe.  She is 8 1/2 and an amazing little girl. She is very happy with her teacher and with the kids in her class.  I clearly remember the anxiety of waiting to find out who my teacher would be and which of my friends would be in my class.  She is a very good student and LOVES to read!  She is trying some new things this year after school: track and choir, in addition to pottery and brownies.

It was also Abby's first day in the "red" room at her preschool.  She was very excited.  I made signs this year for the girls to hold but Abby grabbed the wrong sign.

 She may be mature for her age but not quite ready for third grade.

 She laughed when I told her she was holding a sign that said "First day of third grade".

 Back on track with preschool!

Two fabulous daughters!