Big night out

 We had a great time celebrating our 10th anniversary.  First, Graham Chapel.

Cheers!

 Your sushi is on fire.

 A night at the Fox Theater.

 Our old condo!

 Visiting Forest Park.

 So many memories here!  Great to be back.

The girls at Six Flags

 A yes, another quiet lunch.  ; )

 Milky with a "foon."

 Proud of her unsweetened applesauce.

 A purple plane!

 Rub a dub.

 Passed out on the way home.

A few random pics from our trip

 Fun at Six Flags

The best part about turning 38!

 The gratitude tree at Mimi's house

 I miss you, Andrea!

Violet at 2 1/2, by Grandma Julie

Language Explosion 

Violet at 2 and 1/2

In the past six months I have learned to speak.

Some of my words are really unique.

Sometimes I say a sentence and Daddy has to guess.

I have the cutest lisp when I say the word yes.

When I see an animal, I know their names.

Most I say just right but I sometimes play a game.

Some I say in code and you need to conclude

Like when I see a turtle I say “Hey Dude“!

The side came off my crib and now I’m free.

My clock turns green so it’s time for me

To get out of bed and knock down the gate 

Come downstairs by myself, no longer have to wait.

Now I go potty all by myself.

Get a candy treat off the pantry shelf.

Oatmeal bars are my favorite food.

I’ll eat something else if I’m in the mood.

Into my castle I like to climb.

To make my pizza for dinnertime.

I love to make messes but as a rule

Mommy likes to save them for my preschool.

Love the playground, swing so high,

Aren’t afraid to use the big-kid slide.

Don’t sing me a lullaby if I bump my head.

I want to hear “Monkeys jumping on the bed”.

Walking on sidewalks is not what I do. 

I walk on the grass ‘til I get a rock shoe.

I walk on hikes now, am seldom in the pack

‘Cause I’m getting too big to wear on your back.

I’m a big girl now and it’s plain to see

We’ll have so much fun between now and when I’m three.

Birthdays

 38 and 2 1/2.  We'll focus on the cute one.

"Helping."

 A Dora pillow pet?  Who knew!

 Meet Cinderella.

Thankful for our family

Just a few highlights from a fabulous day.

 It was so nice to see Aunt Mindy for a visit.

 Silly girl.

 Turkey trot.  Thanks, Mimi!

Garden Glow

 Who knew that the garden glow had s'mores?  Lucky girls.  Thanks, Ian!

 With their BFF Sophie.

 Dinner with Carter, Collin, and Ketan.  Check out that turkey cake.  Extra frosting.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Main Event

 V went on diversion while the big girls were doing arcade games, ropes courses, and laser tag.

She liked seeing all of the animals at PetSmart.

 Way up high!