C's 3rd birthday stats, photos and interview

I love capturing her personality on film, when she lets me, and although I may not get the perfectly posed picture these provide a glimpse into everyday life with her. Happy Birthday sweetheart!

3 year stats

Height: 37 inches

Weight: 29.4 pounds

3 Year Old Interview

Nicknames: Tink, Miss Sassypants
How old are you? 3
What is your favorite color? Red
What is your favorite animal?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite TV show? Curious George
What is your favorite song? Bad Blood
What is your favorite movie? Little Mermaid
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite drink?
What is your favorite snack?
What is your favorite outfit?
What is your favorite game?
What is your favorite toy?
Who is your best friend?
What is your favorite thing to do?
What is your favorite holiday?
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? White Blanket and Ariel
Where is your favorite place to go?
What is your favorite restaurant?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What did you do on your birthday?

When I was pregnant with C, like most girls I pinned away on Pinterest things I someday wanted to do with her. One of those things was to take a picture of her each year with the same item and she how she changes. I choose these pearls because I felt like I would always have them and they would be timeless unlike most things. I wish I would have remembered to take a picture of her with them when she was born.

3 Years Old

2 Years Old

1 Year Old

And our obligatory chalk art photo....

What's Up Wednesday: August Edition

The last Wednesday of every month is my What's Up Wednesday post. Today I'm linking up with Mel and Shay and you should too.

Here are the questions.

1. What we're eating this week...

I'm loving these Zucchini Roll Ups (my kids love them too), tacos and goat cheese and cream cheese dip.

2. What I'm reminiscing about...

Our birthdays this past month and hanging out with friends

3. What I'm loving...

Back to school time. I love shopping for school supplies now that I have a preschool age kid I can buy supplies again. 

4. What we've been up to...

more playdates, preschool, pool, zoo, princess at the library, birthday celebrations, etc...

5. What I'm dreading...

packing up the kids for grandmas for 2 weeks and flying solo with them. I might be sad to leaving them for so long. I'm also not looking forward to the next 2 months of the SD HEAT. 

6. What I'm working on...

packing for Hawaii, packing the kids, packing milk did I mention packing? I'm also planning a trip to the apple orchard next week. 

7. What I'm excited about...

Apple picking in Julian and HAWAII

8. What I'm watching/reading....

I've been in a bit of a tv show slump since most of my summer shows have ended, but I did pick up Complications on USA and Bachelor Pad

I finished Finding Audrey, which I didn't like and 31 Days to Becoming a Better Mom, I totally recommend. I finished Dark Places which I really enjoyed and I'm in the middle of Balancing Act. 

9. What I'm listening to...

Other than the radio not much, but I have picked up the Jamie Ivey podcasts

10. What I'm wearing...

More tanks and shorts, but I loving layering necklaces when I can. 

11. What I'm doing this weekend...

Hanging out with friends, spending time with the kids and packing

12. What I'm looking forward to next month..

lots....

13. What else is new...

This girl is a rockstar on the scooter she got for her birthday. I love watching her become independent. 

14. What is my favorite Back to School tradition..

Well since this is our first Back to School I'm not sure what tradition will stick or anything, but I loved getting up early and eating donuts with my girl and getting her a cupcake after school. Hopefully as the years progress we will incorporate more ideas.

C turns 3

Charlotte turned 3 at the beginning of August. The day started out rough with her running a fever. She never recovered, but tried to be a champ. We went out for a birthday lunch and Ritas. She was back to feeling like herself by Tuesday.

It was windy so the candles we had wouldn't stay lit on her birthday, so we had in impromptu cake with candles later during the week. 

Birthday Outfit

The next week we had her birthday party at a local park. I didn't take many pics but here are a few. She had a great time and I am so blessed by the friends we have made here.

Everett: 8 Months

8 Months

Height: 27 inches; 68th percentile*
Weight: 16.15 pounds; 24th percentile*
Head Size: 17 inches; 46 percentile*
Diaper Size: We are using cloth and size 3 diapers. I think C was in size 3 diapers from 12-24 months.
Clothes: Mainly 9-12 month shirts and shorts
Sleep: You are finally sleeping through the night. Yay! You still take 2 naps during the day, but only nap in your crib.
Eating: You love to eat and eat 2 meals a day. You will try just about anything. You love rice rolls and yogurt.
Mommy Milestones: We are finally sitting up and can get into a seated position. You can clap. You can sign milk. You will put anything in your mouth that will fit. You are definitely a ham and flirt. You have a hard time staying in one place and you love to follow your sister. She loves to entertain you and you love to laugh at her.


*6 Month Stats

C's 8 Month Favorites

Friday Favorites

It's been a long time since I've done a FF post. Today I'm linking up with Momfessionals for today's post. I have lots of things to post about, but I never find time to get it all together. And I can't remember most of my favs right now. Arrgg Here's what I have for this week.

Old Navy - Activewear

I don't like to spend much on activewear when I only wear it to sweat it. I'm not one of those girls who looks cute in yoga pants walking around the mall. When I spotted tanks, pants and hoodies on sale a few months ago I decided to give them a try. I have been really impressed by the clothes and they are now my go to when working out.

Kids Bowl Free

Did you know that many bowling centers across the nation offer 2 bowling games each day for kids during the summer? We went for the first time today and really enjoyed it. Maybe I enjoyed the AC more than the bowling. 

Birthdays

August is full of birthdays in our family - uncle Randy, Charlotte, Mimi, mine and plenty of friends. I'm still like a kid when it comes to birthdays and I'm already planning how I want to spend my special day. 

Just Between Friends Sale

I was introduced to this sale last fall by my friend Julie. It's a huge consignment sale over three days. It's a great place to stock up on clothes, toys, books and baby supplies. I won't be able to attend this year because we'll be in Hawaii, but I do plan to consign a few things and hopefully make a few bucks. The sale is available in most major cities. 

This Romper

I picked this romper up a few months ago, at BR Factory, thinking I could wear it was a swim suit cover up or out to dinner. I finally had the opportunity to wear a few weeks ago to a baby shower and I absolutely loved it. I think for a night out I could throw on some heels to dress it up even more. It felt really good wearing something I didn't have to worry about nursing it.