Girls Day Out

When my good friend was in town, I took Julia with us for pedicures. Julia's nails were done first, and I looked over to see her, quite comfortable in her surroundings, waiting for her nails to dry.

It was a special treat for Julia (and for me!), but based on this photo, you'd think this was a routine occurrence for Julia.

Look Who's 4!

First Day of School, Last Day of School

Phone Conversation

Julia had a long conversation with someone on Grandma's wooden phone. Perhaps it was Kiki, the imaginary friend that she has started talking about.

Halloween is coming!

This girl (and her Mom) are both excited about Halloween in our new neighborhood, as most yards are decorated and rumor has it that we get many, many trick-or-treaters!

Julia is 3!

Julia feeds her baby.

A Smile for Papa

I took these photos so that R could have current photos on his desk when he starts his new job. Framed photos of both girls were his Father's Day gift. Julia seems to be smiling sweetly, but I got her smile by making the most rude, obnoxious noises I could muster.

Fashionista Files: Blue & Green Tiered Dress

This gift from Lulu is Julia's current favorite dress. She boldly pairs is with a box of chalk as a purse.

Spring Showers

Julia loves her umbrella and rainboots. She'd happily use them on a sunny day; it did rain a bit this day.

Look at my Lipstick

I was sitting on the sofa and feeding Annabelle. Julia was behind me in her play area drawing. She was playing quietly, and suddenly, she announced, "Look at my lipstick!" Uh-oh.

I washed her face during bath tonight, but there's still quite a bit of blue on her face.

ABC's

Julia has learned her ABCs....well, almost.

Good Weather!

After months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, we were thrilled to welcome some warm, sunny weather.

More is More.

Forget "Less is More." Julia enjoys playing dress-up, and the more bracelets, necklaces, and purses the better. Don't forget the tiara!

A Reprieve from the COLD

This week, we've had snow, freezing rain, ice, and cold cold cold weather. Today, nature gave us the gift of a sunny, moderate, beautiful day. Kara came in from Atlanta, and we took Julia to Clemyjontri. Julia ran, climbed, ran, jumped, climbed, ran, slid and ran. She had a great time and didn't want to leave!

Shopgirl

We went shopping for new shoes for Julia (her feet are a half size bigger - 6 1/2), and we walked through Bloomingdales to get back to the car. Julia stopped to do some hat shopping.

Julia shops for hats.

Julia shops for hats.

Julia shops for hats.

She had such a good time that it was difficult to get her out of the store.

Fun New Toy

Julia received a great new toy from Aunt Kylelyn and Uncle Charlie. She literally squealed with delight the first few times she played with it. We have played with the Ball Popper at friends' houses, but Julia enjoys having one of her own!

Where's Julia?

Lil' Monkey

Julia enjoyed her second Halloween. We did not trick-or-treat, but she had fun at a playgroup party on Wednesday. Tonight, she enjoyed seeing the big kids all dressed up. (I let her stay up a bit late to see the neighborhood kids.)

Given her disdain for hats, I thought she would immediately pull the hood off her head. Instead, she liked the monkey costume and showed no signs of wanting to remove it.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

She's fearless!

I took Julia to meet a couple of friends and their kids at a local mall to play. Even though most of the kids in the play area were older, bigger, and faster than Julia, she had no fear. She crawled as fast as she could go towards the action. She loved watching the other kids and was quick to "talk" to everyone.