Opening presents with Connor

Sitting with Harley

Watching a movie with Aunt Kyme

So happy about her Twinkle Toe shoes!

Helping Isaac and Ian take a bath

Alia and I made a gingerbread house tonight.

Front

Side

Other side

Back

Alia with her masterpiece!

Alia and I went to an event called "Cookies with Santa" today. It was held by our local magazine. During our wait before seeing Santa, and then after waiting for our picture, there were cookies and coloring pages. This was the first time that Alia has been to see Santa. She loved it. She walked in and he put her on his lap. Then they took some pictures. They talked, then hugged. This was cute because I think she wouldn't let go. It was a really long hug. Then he put her down and gave her a candy cane. Alia really wanted to see Rudolph, who was "on the roof". I told her we might see Rudolph in Illinois. She keeps asking if Santa will come to Grandma Reva's house. I assure her he will.

Today was our trip to Chuck E Cheese's to celebrate Alia being potty trained. Erica, Laura, John, and Becca came out with us. John ran around on his own. Laura and Alia spent most of the time together.

I think this was like a Noah's Ark ride or something.

Teacup ride


Virtual Roller Coaster


The 3 Amigos


Meeting Chuck E Cheese

Prize #1 for Alia being potty trained: her very own Jessie doll!!!
Prize #2: a visit to Chuckie Cheese - soon to come.

Alia was talking about going to the pumpkin patch the other day. So today after church we went to Peachtree Farms. Alia was so happy and had a good time. We went on a hayride, fed goats, and Alia picked out a small pumpkin, held a bunny, and got her face painted. It was a nice afternoon. Then we all slept!



BTW - Alia has worn underwear all week and only had 2 accidents. :)

I took Alia to the Disney Live! Princess Fairy Tales show today. Becca went with us. We also met the Jones's there. It was so fun to watch Alia. She really enjoyed it and at times was squealing.
Seeing the 7 dwarves come onto the stage.

Her smile at the end of the show.

Some of my favorite people.

Alia wanted glass slippers as her souvenir.

If you want to see a cute video with Alia and a friend, go here:

Adorable Cheerleaders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xplvlZvLkA0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Potty Training Talk

Saturday: Alia was in panties for about 1.5 hours (after our errands, before nap). She went #2 twice in the potty.
Sunday: Alia was in panties for 3 hours. No #2's, but no accidents in the panties either.

I can see the light...

We went to the circus yesterday with Andy, Erica, Laura, and John.
Here's all the kids before the show.

Laura and Alia watching the opening parade.

Alia and Daddy watching the elephants.

Alia and Laura in front of the tent. John was too distracted by the trains to get his picture taken.

Alia is 3! She turned 3 on Tuesday.

Here she is climbing around Bonkers with Andy.

Here are Alia, Laura, and John before we headed back to the house for cake.

Family and Pre-Birthday Fun!

Photo op with Grandpa

Princess Headband

Opening Presents

Blowing out the candle

Friends and fun.

Caitlyn is Alia's bike riding buddy.

John came over for a visit last weekend. (aka - we babysat)

Alia, the Buckethead, making silly faces.

What does one do when bored in the car? Grab your hair with your feet! That's what one does!

Zoo! Zoo! Zoo!

The creative juices have been flowing lately. When it gets hot outside, we find things to do inside.
Last week, Alia went painting at The Mudd Room for the first time. Here is her kitty.

We've made some puppets at home this week. I think Chrissy at daycare made the one on the left. Alia made the one on the right (I drew the tree). There's also one of the table behind her that she colored.

Today, Alia made some jewelry with a friend from church.