4 Year Old Well Check

Hannie had her 4 Year Old Well Check today. She had been anxious about this because she knew she would be getting for shots.

Once we got there she was weighed and measured. She is 40 3/4 in tall and ways 38lbs. She is currently in about the 60th percentile for both height and weight. She had her blood pressure taken and sat there like a big girl. Four year olds get their hearing and vision checked. There are two charts for vision, one with E's facing all different directions and the kids point which direction they are facing, and then the real one, like you have all seen with letters. Hannah knows all of her letter so well that I was confident she could use that chart. Sure enough, she did and did great only getting one letter wrong!

She was checked out by Dr. N and then it was time for the shots. She fussed a little bit but did great with barely a whimper. I am so proud of my big 4 year old!!!!

Hello 2012

We drove in from Dallas, unpacked, ate, and celebrate New Year's Eve before heading to bed long before the clock struck midnight and Lady Gaga dropped the ball. Truthfully it was really nice to ring in the New Year at home and in our pajamas. 2011 was an wonderful year. We have been healthy and so incredibly blessed. I am looking forward to what 2012 brings and I know it will be great. I don't really make resolutions. I spent yesterday evening and today doing a little cleaning and organizing but I do that often. It is nice to start out a new week with your closets organized! I am also committing myself to eat healthy. I completely fell off the bandwagon during the holidays but starting tomorrow (no one wants to diet on New Years Days!) I am hopping back on. I don't diet... I just try to limit the sweets and choose more fruits and veggies and less processed sugars. We have some exciting trips, weddings, and activities planned for 2012, it will be a busy one but I am looking forward to it! Hello Twenty Twelve!

We wore party hats and shot off confetti guns before heading to bed. Did I mention it was 75 degrees outside on NYE? A sharp contrast to last weeks snowy Christmas Eve.

Happy New Year!

Did you eat your black eye peas? I made this dip (thanks again Pinterest and Pioneer Woman), it was tasty!

Happy Birthday Hannah!

Hannah turns 4!

Thursday was Hannah's 4th Birthday! I cannot believe it! We woke up early Thursday and headed to Dallas. We were going to visit my Grandmother, see Aunt Susie and Uncle Jason, and attend my cousin's engagement party.

We drove straight into Dallas arriving at the American Girl store for a late lunch. Apparently you have to make reservations for lunch nearly a year ahead of time. I had no idea the magnitude of the American Girl store. Tons and tons of people, girls dressed up like their dolls, dolls and doll clothes and accessories galore! It was crazy but Hannah loved every minute of it.

We let her choose a doll. I tried to convince her to get one with hair. She wanted a bald baby. A bald baby (plus 3 outfits and matching pajamas for her) were what she got.

She loves her new baby named "Lillian"

After we left the American Girl Store we went into the Galleria and met Susie and Jason for lunch. We cruised the Galleria but it was really crowded so we headed to check into the hotel and rest. We got to our hotel and they did not have "adjoining" rooms as we had requested. Did you know their was a difference between "adjoining" and "connecting"? I didn't.

Thankfully we found another hotel and it worked out even better! But, by that time it was too late to nap and the kids were too wound up to rest. We got dressed and let Hannah open one present before we headed over to my Grandma's to surprise her before heading to dinner.

After visiting with Grandma we headed to dinner. It was nearly 8pm but we had had a late lunch and really wanted to do something fun for Hannah's birthday. We headed to the Magic Time Machine. I am not sure how to describe it. I remember eating there in the 80's, it was magical! Sitting in a themed table, dressed up character servers...

It hasn't changed at all. Seriously, very 80's with some characters as modern as Ariel and Mulan but others that got stuck in the 80's.

During our 40 minute wait (Why is this place so popular on a Thursday night (or at all)? We got our hand painted and played video games.

Our waitress, Mulan (had venom piercings), a short haired brown haired Rapunzel, and a bra and mermaid tail wearing Ariel sang Happy Birthday to Hannah. At this point she and Hudson had been nearly asleep with their faces on the fabric booth (ewww).

The kids didn't make it out of the restaurant awake and it was after 10:00 when we arrived back to our hotel. The Birthday Girl didn't even wake up to get her new night-nights on or open the rest of her birthday gifts!

Happy 4th Birthday Hannie!

Silly Brother and Sister!

Meals on Wheels

Every Friday Stuart and his buddy Lee do Meals on Wheels. They know their route and clients well and occasionally sub on another day. Tuesday Meals on Wheels needed a substitute and Stuart took us with him. The kids loved helping carry the meals and the clients really enjoyed seeing the kids. It was a rewarding experience for us to participate as a family. We look forward to helping Stuart again when school gets out.

Cinnamon Marshmallow Doughnuts

Probably not the healthiest breakfast but a fun treat after both kids got great reports from the dentist (minus Mom's report to start saving for the Orthodontist for two thumb suckers!)

We got home a made another fun Pinterest recipe!