Why puppies love kids...

Why Puppies love kids...

To hold onto...

To pet...

To kiss...

to watch the birds...

To hug...

To chase...

To lick...

AND to share some water together...

Juliette LOVES Ul'Nanny's puppy Ashley Bell and looks forward all day to her visit!

Juliette's "un-birthday party"

Today Juliette was able to celebrate her "un-birthday" at school. Since she has a summer birthday Mrs. Kraft wants everyone to have a special day to celebrate. We picked today to be her day. We baked and made cake pops with Tessa and Mary Ellen! They were so delicious and Juliette told me that the class was so happy with her special "celebration treats"

It is hard to believe that she only has a few more weeks of school and then she will be in kindergarden. The year has flown by and wow has it been a wonderful school year for her. She has just bloomed into a polite young Princess. I get so proud watching her grow each and every day into a little girl.

The magical box of homemade cake pops!

Wordless Wednesday

Disney - whoot whoot!

What a trip indeed to the magic kingdom! It is such a magical place especially with children. Juliette and Tripp had a fabulous time. Juliette will remember it for sure and though Tripp will not, to watch his expressions on the rides and when Mickey came by were priceless.

We were in the parks for three days. We did the Magic Kingdom twice and then spent one day at Animal Kingdom. We managed to sneak back to the resort late in the afternoon to take a nap and get ready for the evenings.

I did not take my good camera because of the size and I am sorry I did not. The picture quality is minimal when I am used to the quality of my good camera. Anyway, regardless of the quality they depict the enjoyment that we had together on our adventure!

Our first introduction to Winnie the Pooh!

Princess Juliette with Alice in Wonderland

Welcome to the Park!

Tripp LOVED the carousel ride. He was giggling every time the horsie rose and fell

Juliette and Daddy showing off their muscles next to Gaston from Beauty and the Beast

Look at Tripp checking out Mickey! He about cocked his neck 180 degrees to check him out!

Our resort the Grand Floridian

Mommy, Juliette, Trippy and Piglet

The excitement of all being together at Disney!

One of the highlights for Tripp - walking around the hotel with the remote. He did not want to give that up at all... hmmm... who does he get this from?

Juliette enjoying the Aladdin magic carpet ride

Final dinner... ice cream anyone? How about ice cream, with mickey mouse sprinkles, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top...

Exhausted and asleep in the middle of the Kingdom on a bench... look closely because I can guarantee I have only seen this happen once since she was born!

I mean the castle is just beautiful... even as an adult it is so magical and enchanting

It took a lot to knock Trippy out in the park... his eyes were WIDE until they could not stay open anymore. I can't believe how long he is at 14 months old...

Baby feet and shoes... nothing cuter

His Sissy takes such good care of him. Taking a quick break and Juliette is giving Tripp water to drink.

When asked what her favorite part of the trip was I have gotten two different responses - the first was the princess shoes and pen that she got to pick out and asked about all day until we went back to the Castle Couture... today when asked, the best part of the trip was staying in the hotel...

Hmmm... well at least we know she had a wonderful time! 

A special visit from Ann Marie and Mary Ellen

We enjoyed a wonderful visit from Aunt Mary Ellen and Aunt Ann Marie. Our trip would not be complete without some very special baking... and very special baking is just what we did. We were preparing for Juliette's special birthday celebration at school. She requested to make cake pops. We not only made cake pops but also made red velvet cupcakes. Juliette learned about piping and frosting. She took it quiet seriously... well the adults, we enjoyed watching Juliette and assisting on a beautiful day outside with a sangria margarita in hand.

"Now this is how we start" says Juliette

"And I will help you tie yours on..." "Did you know this is what Betty Crocker says to do?"

Very seriously cracking the eggs...

"baking and eating..."

Someone is guilty of several good licks of batter...

As we baked Aunt Ann Marie held on tight to Trippy!

Thanks for the wonderful visit and time spent together! We miss y'all and can't wait for a visit soon.

Career day and dreams of being a "horse rider"

                     "A ride on a scary wild horse..."                                    "A ride on a Unicorn..."

And at the end of a very busy and fun day... asleep and protected by Unicorn, Big Dog, Pulmommus, "Danette", pink blankie and lolly blankie

night night and sweet dreams!

4K = FUN FUN FUN

Juliette has had SO much fun learning and playing in the 4K. Mrs. Kraft and Ms Hailey have been just incredible! We get pictures almost daily and long emails of what the children have been doing and learning about that week. Here are a few recent pictures:

Juliette's favorite activity is playing with her best friend Marielle in the sand each day...

Last week was "what I would like to be when I grow up" day. Juliette was very direct in letting me know "Mommy, when I grow up I would like to be a horse rider... I would like to ride horses and unicorns as a grown up." So that is just what we were - a "horse rider". Other outfits included a hippy, a Mommy, a baseball player, a karate master, a police man, ballerina and a detective...

The next day Ms. Hailey who is getting married brought in her wedding dress to show the class. She had a picture taken with all of her special flower girls of the day. Juliette was in awe and did not want to stop talking about the dress. Of course with all of the talk about Miss Hailey getting married brought the question that evening of "Mommy, why do girls marry boys and not girls?" The girl always keeps you on your toes!

Friday was nursery rhyme day. Each of the children were a different nursery rhyme. Juliette was Mary Mary quite contrary. She is holding her watering can "to make her flowers grow"