Busch Gardens

Since the opening of Sesame Place, an area inside Busch Gardens, the theme park has given free commemorative annual passes to children under the age of 5 years old. So since, I was able to get you and Vaughan in for free, I purchased an annual passport pass which includes discounts on food, and souvenirs and best of all free parking (even the preferred stroller parking which is just outside the gate).

Well, Moms on the Go decided to go as a group and boy let me tell you, I was a nervous anxious wreck for the days leading up to it. I knew that Daddy couldn't go because he had to work. I even contemplated not going the night before but I am glad that I didn't because it really was bad at all, thanks to the group that we went with. Not that they did anything in particular, but I think just knowing that you have help if you need it, works wonders on the nerves.

You two had the best time. I am so glad that I didn't change plans.

Taking Vaughan for a car ride.

Getting soaking wet in the spray area

Plane ride

Train ride

Motorcycle Ride

You are the BEST big sister ever. Always taking care of your baby brother.

MOTG Easter Party 2010

Bowman Spring Party

Having a little fun outside during your classroom Spring Party.

Beth, Anna's mom, had this really cute idea of making bird nest cupcakes, out of chocolate covered lomein noodles, peeps and jelly beans for the eggs.

Enjoying some lunch

Poop is Bathroom Talk

Mommy and Daddy try to deter you from talking about inappropriate things by telling you that there is a place and a time to discuss certain things. Things like poop. Ladies don't talk about poop outside of the bathroom and it's considered "Bathroom Talk". So today, we were in the bathroom beginning our bedtime routine when we had the following conversation:

Ava: "Mommy, we are in the bathroom right?"
Mommy: "Yes Ava, that is correct"
Ava: "Mommy, poop is bathroom talk right?"
Mommy: "Yes Ava, that is correct"
Ava: "OK Mommy, lets talk about poop"
Mommy: dying hysterically at this point, "What do you want to talk about?"
Ava: "What color is my poop?"

No need to go into the details, but the fact that you set up your question that way makes me adore you so much. I love the way your little brain works. LOVE IT!!!

4 Year Well Visit

Height = 39.5 inches (46%)
Weight = 30 lbs (11%)
BMI = 13.57 (3%)

Happy 4th Birthday Ava

You made this year's Birthday Party planning very easy for me. You knew for the past 8 months exactly what you wanted. You told me that you wanted to have it at Pump it Up Again and every time we went into Publix, you reminded me without fail that you wanted "that princess cake". So voila, you had it... Princess Birthday Party for the Best Princess of them all. Mommy even lucked out and found a sequined shirt with a crown on it with the number 4 and even the adorable tutu that was "soft" like you requested. Your wish is my command, kind of like the genie on Aladdin. Mommy and Daddy will ALWAYS come through for you, no matter what. Happy Birthday sweet baby. (I know you are not a baby as you frequently remind me, but one day you will understand that you will forever be my baby). I love you sweetheart!!!

Happy 4th Birthday!

2010 TGD Father Daughter Dance

Tonight you and Daddy went to the Annual Tampa Gymnastics and Dance Father Daughter Dance and unfortunately you didn't have such a great time. You have been begging to quit dance for a while now, but since we made the commitment to another session, we must fulfill the our end of the deal. Once you complete your recital in June, we will no longer attend dance and probably find a gymnasium close to home. Therefore, this will probably be the last time you attend this function since you won't be a member of the facility any more. In any case, Daddy texted me about an hour into the dance saying that you were glued to his neck and all you wanted him to do was carry you. So I said, then why don't you come home and we can have a slumber party, popcorn, movie and all and apparently that made your night with a smile from ear to ear. Goes to show you, its the simple things in life that make people happy.