Luv this kid

More adventures:

Photo shoot in the yard.

Following dad in the truck as he rides his bike 198.6 miles.

Hiking to the Timpanogos Caves.

Yay for summer!

I am 4 and four year olds can do anything they want mom.

Lets start at the end.

Mermaid pinata (no pictures mom was done!)

Kitchen floor=mashed cupcakes

We had pizza, fruit and chocolate cupcakes.

Opened presents, and danced in a circle around the birthday girl.

Crafts on the deck: coloring hello kitty and making butterfly hair bows

13 screaming girls and monsoon weather hits.

Water balloon fight, mini pool and slip n slides.

All = one very happy 4 year old.

Kate was so excited to have a birthday. WE made a paper chain so she could keep track of the days. One day we woke so early and had our swim suit on ready to go. Every morning the first words out of her mouth were can I go rip it now. Meaning ripping off a link of the chain.

Kate received wonderful gifts and I think had a pretty special day. She has many friends many ages and the older girls helped me keep order and helped the little ones with their crafts.

It was a super special day for Troy and I too. We are so blessed to have this little girl in our life. It wouldn't have happened with out her precious birthmother. We are so grateful to her and love her very much.

I have to add a few funny things that Kate has said lately. She was playing with a doll and there was a boy friend mentioned. I asked Kate what is a boyfriend? I don't know. Is it a boy who is your friend? No. Well what do you do with a boyfriend? You kill him!

laughing: that is right.

She also tells me she can do what ever she wants because she is four. She doesn't want to be a teenager. And she doesn't want to die. Although when she plays with her friends they sure do "die" a lot.

The other day I walked in the room saying I am so hot. Troy said, I am hotter. (as in good looking) Kate then tried to say she was the hottest but said. I am very very warm.

She makes us laugh a lot. She is growing up way to fast.

On my own for 8 days..sort of

Well Kate was at her aunt Raegans for 8 days. She had a really great time. Aunt Raegan had a lot of things for them to do. Two nights were spent with Aunt Lacey and her sisters at a slumber party.

They colored, built things with toothpicks and marsh mellows, swam, played in the rain, made a fleece blanket, played with stickers. There was a lot going on.

Mom and Dad spent a week on the Golden Princess cruising to Alaska. It was really nice but we did miss Kate.

Kitty

Kate got a new kitty. Well really it was supposed to be for Fathers Day. Her name is Ruby and she is loved, mauled, strolled, microwaved (play kitchen), backpacked, dunked, and played with all day.

Kate's chores include feeding Ruby and cleaning the poop box. She says she hates the second and somehow Mom and Dad end up doing it.

We took her to the vet for some shots and Kate came along and was fascinated by it. Kate is very curious. This kitten is too. Ruby is either in spaz mode or sleeping. It is fun to watch her attack everything. Ruby is very independent and if you pick her up when she doesn't want too you hear about it. Funny just like Kate...

WHAT IS HEAVEN FOR A THREE YEAR OLD? THE PRINCESS FESTIVAL!

Saturday morning we took Kate to the Princess Festival. She put on her best princess dress got her hair curled and phoofed, put on lip gloss, mascara, and rouge and we were ready to go.

The festival has their own Princesses along with all the classic Fairytale Princesses too.

We got every princesses autographs, stayed away from the princes, (they were scary) Peter Pan was okay though. Did service for Kids in Kenya, watched plays, did a craft and ate a corn dog. It was a wonder day.

This event supports a wonderful charity.

To learn more visit: www.quietway.org

FISHY IN A BASKET...

We are having a blast at swim class. I think the teachers may be a little tired of hearing the phrase, "look at me teacher." I think Kate says it at least 100 times a class. She is a little fish still. She is almost floating on her back. She has been seen swimming the crawl and even licking the side of the pool. I would say we are getting our moneys worth and more. She has two good teachers, Scott and Jessica. They are good with the kids and patient with them too.

WHat I learned in preschool.

I have tried to keep everything that Kate brought home from preschool this year. Some of it was edible and didn't make the camera, some was played with and is now in the place of lost toys...somewhere. I thought it would be fun to keep it all and take photos of it then maybe I won't feel guilty throwing it all away.

We have a really great teacher who is so creative and attentive to the children's needs. Kate adores Ms. Myrna. We are so lucky to be able to go again next year. It will be three days a week... (yay! oh was that out loud.)

She made an all about me book.

Practiced her name everyday.

Practiced letters.

Did crafts.

Stories.

Snacks.

Music.

Played.

Met a real bunny.

Made new friends.

Gave mom a break. (whoops how did that get in there;)) just kidding but I do enjoy the time to work out or run errands.