Preschool Christmas Play

There is our little lamb, just to the left of the mike.

Marching out, with bestie Sophia

Relief. Play complete and lamb costume off. Nice job!

Here Comes Santa Claus

This is the outside of Santa's house. The first time we went to sit in his lap was during a downtown Christmas party and the line was 50 people deep. I made Iris stand outside and take a picture because I physically can't stand for an hour! She is wearing her favorite skirt (inside out) that was a gift from South Africa.

The next time we visit, we make it inside the house. Notice how she is leaning against the wall. She wouldn't get any closer. She did tell Santa what she wanted, but wouldn't sit in his lap. I was laughing so hard and am sure that didn't help the situation.

Relief, I let let her leave the house! Notice her see through black dance skirt:)

Gobble Gobble

You would think I just ate Thanksgiving dinner with my fat face, but this is a pre-dinner photo. 

We finally got her to take off her Snow White costume (which she had been wearing for 3 days) to wear her turkey dress. She is showing off the turkey.

Such a pretty place setting at Dean and Stephanie's in Salida, Colorado

Look at our faces, not my belly:)

The day after Thanksgiving we go to the Salida Christmas parade and they light dozens of trees afterwards.

She loved every minute of the parade (except the firework finale, she must get that from Henry the dog)

Super excited.

Happy 11th Birthday Chancen

Grandma Chris was in town and we dined per Chance's request at a sushi/Chinese restaurant. Note the chopsticks:)

A portable DVD player for his movies.

Make a wish.....

Eating chocolate cake. She would keep eating cake until it ran out if you let her.

November in a Ski Town

Its a good thing I picked some kale, chives, and basil from the garden because.............

We have a first big snow! The dogs and Miss Priss are extremely happy. I'm still trying to find all of our hats, gloves, etc. 

Halloween

Black cat crossed our path.......

I love little girl's face. This was at her preschool's fall festival/pumpkin carving/pizzaparty.

Snow White the lil slugger

Goodbye........

Labor Day Weekend Camping

She loves the tent and especially jumping on the air mattress (yes, we are car camping, so we bring an air mattress:)

Big Worm in puddle

Chilling at home base.

We pull up and our next door neighbors include a women in my yoga training. The girls loved playing with each other.

She was loving bouncing in the one mud puddle she could find.

Peace.

The life of a 2 year old.........

Here are some of the things that my 2 year says that I find quite humorous.......

• When talking to the dogs, "I'm serious Parson, berry serious" in a really stern voice.
• Thinking that she has a baby in her belly. Putting sunscreen on her stomach and talking to the stomach/baby about needing to wear sunscreen on head.
• When she eats something ( yesterday it was a Hersey Kiss) and saying that her baby loves Hersey kisses.

Recent conversation:  Can I go to Honey Path , mommy?                                                                          Well, where is it?   

I think its near China. It has lots of bees                          

Does Grandbee live there? (as I try to figure out what she is talking about)                        

 Yes!

Another recent conversation: Can I have a vitamin, mommy?

No, you already had yours for today. You take one at breakfast.

Well, can I have breakfast now? 

• I will ask her to get me something and she will say, I can't mommy, my belly is too big and I can't get up.

Her cousin's wedding in Colorado Springs.......

The majority of the Bradshaw found themselves at Joel and Jenna's wedding a few weeks ago. There are always challenges traveling with a two-year-old, but it was worth it. She had a ball at the reception. Five mini cupcakes later, she was dancing and running out side on the patio. I love the photos with Grandma Chris.                               

Big Girl Bed

After returning from the beach in June, Iris moved to her big girl bed. Two months later, and only 1 falling during middle of night, the bed is wonderful. Thanks Grandbee for the mattress and Grandma Chris for the bedding. It is super comfy! K is building her a built in soon. I will post pics.

Sandbridge Beach, June 2014

Beach week with the Bradshaws. Awesome house, fantastic food, perfect weather, & good clean family fun (even one is pregnant). This girl was in her prime......puzzles, 2 pools, peel and eat shrimp, and her first slumber in a "big bed" (she was sold)!

Taking a snack break while crabbing on back bay

Running around after dinner (nightly routine)

Mr. Muscle has been working on his tan (and trying to gain weight....up to 62 lbs and pleased.

Games with cousins

Takng a rest

Spring Break 2014

This was our spring break at Edisto Beach, SC......so many shells!

On the back bay dock

The girls

The other girls

We loved the Edisto Island Serpentarium.