It's already Friday!

This week went so fast! I can't believe I haven't posted any blogs! We had a fun time at all of our activities. On Monday Chloe enjoyed her Wiggle Bugs gymnastics class. She loves to do the Wiggle Bug cheer at home and continues to practice her summer-solts. Wednesday we had fun at story time and Chloe also likes the good bye song there too:) After story time we also stay for a little while to color pictures, play with the train set, ride the boat and read some more stories, the library is so much fun! Wednesday evening Uncle Rich stopped by for a little bit. Chloe of course asked him to dance and had fun dancing and playing with him. Thursday we hosted our first play date with the moms group we're in:) It went well and everyone had a great time. There were 4 moms and 6 kids total. I think we will host again next month. Then today we went to a play date at our new friend's house, Angie with her two boys Reece and Brennen. There were 5 boys and 2 girls total (including Chloe) and Chloe had a blast playing all rough and tough with the boys. Far from the pretty princess she always plays at home;) And since it was such an amazing December day we headed out for a walk, play time at the park, then some bike time at home and playing in the back yard. It was great for both of us to play outside today. So here are a bunch of pictures from this afternoon to make up for my lack of pictures this week:) Enjoy your weekends!

Winter fun indoors!

At half time Chloe got to open a Christmas present, a new vacuum, it even makes a vacuum noise!

Go Bears! The little cheer leader is getting tired:) It was a rough game.

Sunday we cheered on the Bears to a victory!

Reading her deer princess Christmas stories!

Squeezing her deer to make him talk.

Saturday Chloe didn't want to wear her reindeer headband to see Santa but she did like wearing it at home:) This is her deer in head lights pose;)

Santa!

Our end of the week has been great. Today we took Chloe to see Santa at the Bass Pro Shop, they have a really great winter wonderland. Chloe had so much fun! She decorated a snowman ornament, picked out a reindeer and got to sit on Santa's lap! It took a little convincing but once it was her turn, she ran up to Santa, gave him a big hug, climbed up onto his lap and showed him her reindeer! It was so cute! A huge improvement from last year when she cried and I was in the picture with her:/ We all had a fun time!

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Friday, we had a blast at a new friend's play date. Her little girl had about 10 dress up outfits and Chloe was in heaven:) That is until it was time to leave and she had to take off the dress and shoes!

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And Gramma S. came over Thursday evening, after doing some Christmas shopping, to spend the night. She said the she would watch Chloe and let Jason and I go out to dinner by ourselves! We had a great meal and wonderful conversations. It's amazing how our energy can be restored after having a little down time. And of course, Chloe loved playing with gramma!

Wednesday Laughs

Ariel was a god book but she needed a few more! I was laughing and taking her picture but she just kept on doing her thing:)

This afternoon Snow White needed to borrow Mr. Potato Head's glasses to read some books!

We had a great time at the library, her favorite part is the good bye song, she's really getting good at it and knows all the actions:)

This morning we were getting ready for story time and Chloe just looked like a little girl to me. Some days she still feels like a baby but it must have been the pony tail and jeans or something, it just felt different.

It's fun around here!

Sunday, Jason put up the lights on the house and Chloe fell in love with them! We had to take a walk around our neighborhood so she could see all the holiday decorations:)

Getting a good look:)

Chloe loves our Christmas tree and makes sure to check on her special ornaments several times a day.

Thankfully it comes off easy with a wipe:)

This weekend Chloe discovered that the washable crayons also work as make-up!

Saturday afternoon we said good bye to the last of our family members that were here visiting for the holiday. As they were leaving Chloe was busy doing the lion's hair:)

Some other things going on with Chloe this week are:

-Chloe is cutting 2 of her two year molars!

-Chloe had a blast at gymnastics class on Monday, she was a little wild but what do you expect in such a setting??!

-Chloe was eating some cinnamon roll the other day and when she was finished she asked for more cake with syrup on it:)

-Chloe's new favorite saying is "shake your booty" and then gives a little wiggle:)

-Chloe repeated her first swear word last night, we were playing and a reality show was on tv and the person said "dam it" and Chloe looked up and said it about 10 times in a row with a blank look on her face, after the first few times I asked her not to say it but of course that only made her say it more, then I couldn't help myself and burst into laughter and then ignored her rant and she stopped and hasn't repeated it since, fingers crossed!

Thankful for Thanksgiving:)

Thanksgiving Day was so wonderful and busy that I didn't really take any pictures to post on the blog. But here we are (minus Rebecca as she was "under the weather";) the day after and all smiles! Thank you all so much for your help in making this year so special, wither it be from cooking to cleaning, to driving here to celebrate with us, we couldn't have done it with out you and we are so glad to have spent it with you! Our house officially feels like a home after hosting a 16 family member holiday:) We made some great memories; smells spicy, summer beer, stories, laughs, good food and a loving family:) We love you all so much!

I think I missed a spot....

Wednesday Chloe helped me bake the "butter-butter bars";) and enjoyed how helping paid off in the end!

Family Fun Weekend

A dance at the end with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell flying above everyone on the ice! What a fun Saturday night, thanks for an awesome weekend!

This was a scene from Peter Pan, the sets were amazing!

Gramma and Chloe enjoying some popcorn and entertainment.

At intermission Chloe got another Ariel doll and insisted on carrying the bag:)

I tried to take our picture but Chloe wouldn't take her eyes off the show, she loved it!

Chloe's fave part, The Little Mermaid! At one point Chloe just couldn't take it and stood up and danced and spun in circles, she had so much fun!

Chloe and her wand at the start of the show.

Saturday night Gramma treated us to Disney on Ice. And Brigett brought Chloe a Snow White outfit to wear for the big night out. Thank you both so much! We all had a blast! Gramma got Chloe an Ariel wand souvenir.

A traditional red head picture, Tyler, me, Josh, Annie and Chloe.

A great big hug!

On Saturday we went to visit Great Gramma K, she was tired so we dropped off our pictures and said good bye. Then we had a big family lunch with Brigett, Tyler, Aunt Barb, Uncle Jerry, cousin Lori and her kids Annie and Josh. Chloe just loved playing with Annie all afternoon long:)

Gramma and Chloe enjoying snack time, shredded cheese and a fruit smoothie, her faves.

Grandpa taught Chloe to run in circle around the dining table, she liked that:)

She would check on gramma and grandpa to be sure they were doing ok in the kitchen cooking for the big meal on Saturday.

On Friday Chloe and I headed 3 1/2 hours to visit Gramma and Grandpa K at their house. Chloe was so excited to see them! After the car ride Chloe didn't waste any time sitting around and headed straight for the toys and pulled the wagon all over the house.