Its Show Time

Here you are all dressed up in your tutu for your recital at the Performing Arts Center. You sure did an amazing job. During one number you were certain that you were suppose to be standing in the 4th spot and poor Mackayla was standing in your spot. You were showing no mercy and stood your ground. For such a small little package you sure are stubborn, just like your momma.

Here is your costume for your Tap Recital. Once you completed your recital they gave each of the students a trophy and a sunflower. They played the last song that you danced to in order to prompt you to come out on stage again to take a bow. Well, you heard your song and walked out on stage waiving your trophy and sunflower around dying for someone to take it out of your hands so that you could do your number one more time.

Have I ever told you how adorable you are???

First Eye Exam

Today I took you to get your very first eye exam.

I figured since we have the insurance minus well get your eyes checked out.

Yes, that is one of the doctor's bulldogs that she brings to the office that likes to sit on the step of the chair when she examines children.

She says that you have a moderate astigmatism that she wants to monitor and not prescribe for yet. However Daddy and I question that because we feel that your eye sight is impeccable. You are able to see things that Daddy nor I can see clearly. So we are really questioning how accurate the testing really was. But according to the doctor, she has a machine that reads the curvature of the eye which can give a reading of the astigmatism. Hmmm... to be continued.

Memorial Day Weekend at Disney with the Marino's

This weekend we decided to meet the Marino family at Disney World.

Friday

We spent the day at the pool at Saratoga Springs and had dinner at Shutters, a restaurant located at the Caribbean Beach Resort.

Saturday

We spent the day at the Magic Kingdom. Started out by having breakfast at the Crystal Palace where you were able to see Pooh and all of his friends, then rode rides and enjoy a pleasant day at the park. Tammy and I had made arrangements to have you and her Ava transform into princessees in the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique inside Cinderella's Castle. Of course, you choose your new favorite princess, Jasmine. Then we had dinner at the Castle and there we met Cinderella, her fairy God Mother and the mice. After dinner, we split up from the Marino's so that we could do a few last things before heading home and just as we were about to leave it started to pour down rain. So we made a pit stop at the Starlight Cafe right by the Buzz Light Year ride and decided that we should wait out the rain. About 2 hours went by, now being 9:30 or so, and the rain wasn't letting up any so Mommy and Daddy decided to put you and Vaughan into your strollers, cover them up with our poncho's and make a run for the exit. By the time we reached the exit of the Magic Kingdom you and Vaughan were sound asleep. So Daddy and I, boarded the monorail and even when we reached the trams you were still asleep. So being the loving parents that we are, we decided to let you two sleep while we walked the rest of the way to the car in the pouring rain. That way you two could stay dry and sleeping. The things we do for the ones we love.

Sunday

Everyone woke up and we had another pool day with the Marino's.
This time it was bright and cheery skies.

Below are some photos of this past weekend.

Pool Day at Saratoga Springs

Pinocchio

Madison, Ava, You and Gillian


You and Gillian

No one at the table thought that you would be able to get the spoon to dangle from your nose. But once again, we should learn never to doubt you.

You and Madison

Daddy, Vaughan, Piglet, Gillian, You, Ava and Madison

Asking Aladdin all about Jafar, Boo and the movie with such intensity.

Mommy is in the picture for once.

Bibbity Bobbity Boutique getting your hair done

Nails

Lips

Eyeshadow

Of course you had to be Princess Jasmine

And your Big Reveal.

Family Portrait with Cinderella at the Castle just before dinner

Getting an autograph

Love those Mice

My Brilliant Baby

Today was the last day of school for you. For some reason, I am so sad because I think that your teachers did a fantastic job this year and I wish that you could be in their class forever. To show our appreciation, I asked all 19 parents to provide a picture of their child, a Thank You note and a illustration from their child to include in a scrapbook for each teacher that I made. At the very end of the scrapbook were American Express gift cards for each of the 3 teachers. From what I can see it was a HUGE hit. Mrs. Bobbie told me that she has never received anything like that before and was in tears (not to mention the numerous phone calls and emails that I have received from your classmate's parents). In return, your teachers gave me a bottle of wine as a Thank you for putting it together for them. A very pleasant surprise I might say.

Life Lesson Learned: ALWAYS show your sincere appreciation and gratitude. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money, just a little time, thought, or even verbally. It will motivate them to continue doing the good deeds that they do.

After what I had thought was a fantastic morning, I went to Teresa's office to request an end of the year progress report for the 3 year old classroom. I do this so that you and I can work on some of the concepts during the summer that way you have a little head start come the start of school next year. Well, to my surprise, Teresa had said that she and Bobbie feel that you would be a good candidate for Mrs. Dozier's class next year. From what I am gathering, her class is best suited for those kids that are turning 4 earlier in the year (Sept, Oct, Nov) and those that they feel are a little more advanced. Teresa asked me how I felt about you being placed in that class and if I was OK with you being the youngest. I am absolutely ecstastic for you and felt this sense of accomplishment for myself. I feel as if all of those days that I spent staying home with you and working with you on letters, numbers, shapes, writing your name, introduction to reading has completely paid off. It truly is rewarding to know that I am leading my baby on the right path. I LOVE YOU and am so proud that you are doing so well in school.

Miss Lindy, Mrs. Teresa Burgess (Director), Mrs. Bobbie, and Mrs. Colleen

Let Summer Begin.

Mother's Day 2009

This year we decided at last minute to join the Reynolds for Mother's Day and to celebrate Riley's Gotcha Day at the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando.

(Daddy is in the mob of people waiting to get "Slimed")

You and your buddy Madeline in our room

You, Daddy and Sponge Bob Square Pants

You and Dora the Explorer during the character breakfast

All tuckered out sleeping in the cabanna after a long stint of swimming.

This is a sign of a great time.

I love you Avarito!!!

Ava "Gardener" - Week 6

This is week 6 of our garden experiment and it appears that 2 out of the 3 plants that we planted are growing. None the less you check on your garden every day.

Daddy's biggest Fan

Today we went to support Daddy while he played in the Cinco De Mayo waterpolo tournament.

In between his games we were able to take you to their waterpark area.

Here you and Vaughan are cheering him on.