Tree Time!

It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but given how late in November turkey day falls this year, we thought we'd begin some of our seasonal preparations early (or late, depending on how you view the calendar, I guess). 

So, we went tree shopping and picked out this adorable little tree (not quite as small as the one we're pictured with!). 

Leaves, leaves and more leaves...

Well, we certainly tried to do our part to help Baba get the yard ready for the onset of winter (not too soon, though; I mean, it was just Halloween!). 

We raked most of the day today. We're all pretty beat. But jumping in the leaves is so darn fun!!

Happy Halloween!!

I know; it's been way too long! What can I say? We've been busy. My fall season resolution is I'll try to be better with providing updates (or even just pictures - like this one of Victoria and with our carved pumpkins). Happy Halloween!! 

It's that time...

Hair done, check; lunch eaten, check; costume on, check; pictures taken, check. Off to the Palace Theater for my FIRST dance recital!! I'm so excited. Grandma's here too and Meghan and Joe are coming as well. This is so cool! Wish me luck!

Morning Ride

Well, there's no better way to exert some stress (energy) than taking a morning bike ride (on my Big Wheel).  My dance recital is this afternoon at Albany's historic Palace Theater. I'm excited. Baba just hopes I come out on stage for my performance. Don't worry, Ba, my performance will be memorable either way. 

Birthday Party...again!?

That's right. I had another birthday party today at school. It was a birthday picnic on the playground. Mommy and Baba brought in miniature cupcakes for my classmates and I. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to my friends Bella and Talia and my teacher Ms. Dorothy (all pictured here) for making my continuous birthday celebration so special. 

After my birthday picnic, I had my four-year-old doctors visit with Dr. Close. I think he was surprised with exactly how verbal I can be. I got a shot which sort of hurt, but the kind nurse gave me four (that's right FOUR!!) stickers for hanging tough. 

The weekend fun sets in tomorrow with dance practice AND swim lessons. Can't wait. 

Happy Fourth

And I don't mean our nation's independence, I mean another year under my belt. Today's my 4th birthday!!

It started in Rochester and ended in Albany.

I woke up to a Mickey Mouse shaped chocolate chip pancake that Baba made; we then headed over to the Strong Museum of Play (that's by far my most favorite museum in the world!!); then off to Albany where Baba and I picked up a pizza for dinner, my Curious George cake from the bakery and some milk from Stewarts before we headed back home to eat and open gifts.

My cake, for those who are curious, looked awesome and tasted even better. I wished for an umbrella - and I got it!! I also got a Cinderella dress, a princess backpack and some clothes (in addition to the plethora of gifts I received yesterday while we were in Rochester).

Baba told me last week that he doesn't want me to grow up too fast. Not entirely sure what he means. Then today as he was putting me to bed he told me that no matter how old I am, I'll always be his baby girl. I reminded him that Victoria is his baby girl. Silly Baba.

Thanks to everyone for their well-wishes. Here's to another great year.