The Ice Skating Show

We took Katie to see Disney Princesses on Ice.  She called it the ice skating show.  Look at our eyes all agog below.  Katie is taking in the elaborate set design.  I am taking in the price of the snow cones - $15.  I am sure they were magical snow cones that make all your wishes come true, but they looked like the crunchy kind that came from a Snoopy Sno-Cone machine.

Daddy let Katie select a magic wand.  She chose Ariel.  It lights up and plays Under the Sea.  Later at home she discovered you can make a lot of noise if you press the wand button and the button on her Christmas singing dog simultaneously.  It's better than magic.

Separate from the ice skating show, Jon bought me this hat.  I expressed a desire to own a winter hat with a large pom pom on the top.  I think he found the perfect one.

Katie is magic wanding the tree.

Oh and take a look at the coat she is wearing.  When I put it on her, she said, "Now I'm like a monkey."  Must be the color and feel of the velour.

After the show, Dad thought, and Katie agreed, the evening should be topped off with dessert.  She chose a white cupcake with sprinkles.  Yum.

Houston, We have a Toddler!

We took road trip this weekend. The idea was to enjoy our family and the last waning days of summer. And we did do that - in between Katie's bouts of terribletwoititis. For those of you encouraging the creation of a lil' bro or lil' sis for Katie, I invite you on our next road trip. Yes, I do. Interestingly enough, K is smiling in most of these pics, but don't be fooled. She is smiling because she is masterminding her next plot to overthrow the unsuspecting parents.

Daddy and Kate say "Go Rangers!" at the Astro game.


A trip to the gift shop, and now we own a pom pon that doubles as hair accessory.



Wearing our mom and daughter sneaks to the game. Mom, want to take this to the next generation? I can get you a pair!


I took cuter pictures of Katie happily waving from the carousel, but I love the similar expressions they are wearing in this one. This was at the Houston Aquarium.


Yes, it was humid.


Daddy shows off his muscles at the Children's Museum


I know this picture takes my blog from a G rating to PG, but I can not resist! If that's not her maiden name, she LOVES her husband! This was on the road to Kemah. If I lived in her county, she'd get my vote. I wonder if her students gave her a lot of .....
All during our trip, Katie would answer any question we asked with "maybe." Maybe I will try to be more mature in the future. Or maybe not? Jon will probably start his own blog after this!

"This is my best prize ever!" That's what Katie said when her Daddy won this big fish for her on the Kemah boardwalk. Jon was looking a youthful 29 this night to the Guess Your Age Master of Ceremonies/carnie. Fish or no fish, I'd say being mistaken for 29 (as long as you are actually over 29) is worth the money to play this game. I can see how this is a gamble though. I wonder if the M.C./carnie is trained to guess low.
We were calling the fish Nemo, but Katie has never heard of him or his movie. She renamed him Nina.

Less is More, More is Less, More or Less

Katie and I have been working on these flower hair clippies for her and a couple of her friends. Each completed one had to be instantly clipped in her hair.



She wanted me to take her picture when she had them all attached. But she didn't want to stand still or look at the camera.



I told her she HAD to sit in her chair for one picture. Here is the look I got:

Hoppy Easter

I tried to teach Katie the meaning of the holiday this year. Pretty sure she missed the point somewhat. During my explanation of Christ's resurrection she chimed in with, "I like chicks." I'll keep trying.

This is the first year we have attempted egg dyeing with the Kate. Now we know she doesn't mind the taste of vinegar.



Egg dyeing at Aunt Diane's



I don't think Katie was the only one tasting the dye. Bryce was sampling it too.



The glamour girl awaits the arrival of her glamour cousins at Grandma and Granddad's.



A family photo at Grandma and Granddad's



Brisket, ham, baked potato, roll, green bean casserole, and salad



Egg dyeing round 2



Egg threats



Jon taught Katie to say, "Daddy's handsome." Yes, he is!



Strawberry-orange shortcake tart (I forgot the salt! Oops!)



After church, we drove to a scenic area to take pictures of K in her fancy ensemble. Of course she does her cutest pose in front of the parked cars!



Aaaaahhhhh!



Katie's ready for a swim - ha!



Egg hunt at my Aunt Diane's. I wonder how Katie convinced Bryce to put eggs in her basket.



Here is the best group shot of my family. A little different from our posed shot with Jon's family. Ha!

wearing a lot of hats

oops, bangs in the eyes.
oops, bangs in the eyes again!

i did not put this outfit together. it is all katie.
is it maybe time for a 1st haircut?

her future's so bright

she has to wear shades in the grocery store. k LOVED the attention she got wearing these while we shopped.

Poufy Christmas

It started with a poufy hat...

Then poufy hair...

Now she is hanging her bath pouf on the tree...

Itty Bitty Treat Bag

I sewed this itty bitty trick or treat bag for Lil K using this tutorial. The tutorial says you can make the bag faster than you can make dinner! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! I am obviously a better cook than seamstress.

When Katie gets bigger she will realize this treat bag is really a trick to downsize her candy portion.

For now she likes that she can carry paci around in it.

Abbey stayed at my parents while we were out of town. Now when Abbey goes out for a potty break, Katie suffers tremendous separation anxiety.

Mommy and Me at the Arboretum (and fun with iPhoto effects)

Jon's girls - but where's Abbey?


The pumpkin patch


She'll go in the zoo, but you can't make her pet.


Go Cowboys! Jon really wants to share his love of sports with Katie. He is excited about her wearing her new tee for each game.


Aviator frames from Great Aunt Diane - stinkin' cute!


Giant okra growing at the Arboretum


Do Katie's legs appear long in this pic? Must be Daddy's genes!