What's a Ball?

So, at Kaitlyn's 4 year well child checkup, they give an aptitude test to check the child's development. Part of it asked for definitions of simple words... table, book, etc. When asked "What is a ball?" Kaitlyn's reply was, "You dance at it!" That's my princess. All the way!!

Happy 4th Birthday, Kaitlyn

Can't believe she's 4. 3 is still carries a bit of "baby" with it. With 4, it's all big girl. And she's ready to prove it!

We enjoyed a fun gathering with a few friends to help us celebrate. The kids were so tired by the end of the day they couldn't even see straight!

So thankful for a beautiful day and the Moss's bounce house!


Looking like such a big girl!

Thrilled to have a princess cake that included a prince.
(That's Prince Charming trying the glass slipper on Cinderella, if you can't tell...)

A new fancy nightgown was a big hit.
A beautiful curtsy from my little princess!


We are grateful for the wonderful friends God has given us...

Kaitlyn in Ohio

Well, Kaitlyn is on her way back here after spending almost a week in Ohio - by herself - with my folks. She did great and sounds like she had a great time. She got to go to a UD (University of Dayton) Girls Basketball game (MOM!! This place is BIG!! And it's LOUD!! And there's CHEERLEADERS!! And a BAND!!). A trip to Boonshoft (Kids museum) resulted in Dad staying upstairs and Mom down while she climbed and slid her way back and forth between them. And she got a kick out of the planetarium show. She could almost reach the stars! A trip to the US Air Force Museum was a hit - she loved getting to climb up in the planes and explore around.

She also enjoyed going with Mom and Dad to eat with friends. Mom was bragging one night and asked Kaitlyn to write her name on the back of the place mat. Kaitlyn just scribbled. Mom asks, "What is that?" and her reply... "My name... in SPANISH!" Now, where did that come from??

Zach has missed her, and gets so excited when we talk to her on the phone, and especially when we Skype with her. I can't wait to see his reaction when she walks in the door.

I've enjoyed the nice quiet week with Zach, getting some great one-on-one time with him. And now I can't wait to see my Girl! YAY!!

Twirl Girl

Okay, so not long ago, Rick and I actually got to go out on a date. When we got home, I did my customary checking on the sleeping children. Kaitlyn kinda half woke up when I covered her up, so I asked her if she needed to go potty. She responded, "I... I... I need... I need... (BIG SIGH)... I need to twirl!" and fell immediately back to sleep.

I'm suprised my laughter didn't wake her back up!

Christmas Picture

Here are the kids (and Dolly) in front of THEIR tree. They've picked out these ornaments and decorated it themselves. And do it again daily as they take things off to admire and play with, then put them back on.

Shaggy, Smelly, Sheep!

The kids did their musical this weekend. Friday night they sang at the Mall, and Sunday morning at church. They did a really great job! What a difference a year makes... Kaitlyn stood still through the whole thing, and sang out every word. I took a movie, but it's too big to upload.

She almost looks shy in this picture.

She's to the left of the director in the front row.

It was a really cute musical and all the kids did so well.

1st snow

We had our first snow a couple days ago, about 2 inches with great big fluffy flakes. I thought it'd be fun to take the kids out to play in it. I was wrong. Kaitlyn loved it, but Zach started crying as soon as I put his coat on him. He cried the whole time we were out in it. Oh well, maybe it will be better next time.

Looking out at the snowfall...

It's beautiful out there! Let's go play!

I don't like this one bit!!