Princess Antics

Princess (Carli's Elf on the Shelf) came to our house again for Christmas.  She did quite a few funny things this year.

Princess left writing paper for Carli to write her letter to Santa.  She did a great job.  Made Mommy cry!

 Dear Santa, Merry (Christmas).  (I want My Little) Pony, Frozen (dress), crayons, paint.  Love Carli

Spa Night

Looks like Princess has a laugh that night.  Yes those are Carli's clean panties.

Carli loves "The Grinch".  Princess set up her own drive-in with the Grinch and brought her popcorn and the movie.

Carli had a rough day at school one day and Santa was not happy.

I think Princess wanted Carli to clean her room!

Her last day at our house was Carli day.  Since Princess was riding on the sleigh back to the North Pole with Santa, Carli was finally allowed to touch Princess.  The two spent part of the day watching cartoons.  As Carli left goodies for Santa, she gave Princess goodbye hugs and kisses until next year.

Finally!

We found out what will get Carli to sing...

Tonight was the music performance at church.  Carli's group was up first.  When they started, she was hiding her face again.  Then she noticed that Michael was holding onto the mic and singing.  Carli decided to do the same.

Videos are not the best but...

Preschool Christmas Program

Carli was all excited one day in November when she came home and told us that she was chosen to be Mary in the program at school.  Luckily there were no words for her to day.

December 9th was the big day.  Carli knew what she needed to do and was so excited!

Carli and Henry "rode" on a donkey to Bethlehem.

our little Mary

playing handbells

the whole gang

Dear Santa...

Yesterday, Princess (our elf) made her third appearance.  She came without much fanfare this year.  We decided to let Carli find her on her own.  When she got up, as usual, she came and watched cartoons on our bed.  Later, she decided she was ready for breakfast, so she headed down the stairs.  We muted the TV and waited.

"Princess?" is what we heard, and then "MOMMA...PRINCESS IS HERE!"  She came flying up the stairs with her face all lit up.  "She brought chocolate muffins and a Frozen plate and cup."  She was so excited.

Princess also wrote her a note reminding her that she could talk to her, but she couldn't talk back and Carli was not to touch her.

This morning, Carli found Princess in the Christmas tree, along with a piece of paper for her to write her letter to Santa.  Carli quickly sat down and began.  We spelled everything for her and she did a really good job.  As she was writing, I began to tear up thinking how she is growing up.

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas. I want a My Little Pony, a Frozen dress, crayons (46 to be exact) and paint.

Love,

Carli.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This was Carli's last year in preschool and having a feast there.  Both Mommy and Daddy took time off from work to go.  It was such a treat to have lunch with the Pilgrims and Natives.

her little turkey with hand feathers

Family Thanksgiving was a full table.  Austin brought Jamey and Poppie came.  Even though Carli didn't eat much, the rest of the family enjoyed everything.

Skating fun!

This week was Carli's friend, Avery's, birthday.  Her party was at the local skating rink.  Carli had never been skating, but had so much fun!  She now wants her party at the skating rink.

She held onto the railing for a few times around the rink until she had her bearing.

She even tried limbo.

Look at me go!

Avery and Carli

My Country Tis of Thee

She has a few words to work on, but she lives to sing it.

Happy Halloween!

Today was Halloween and Carli loved it!  She gets so excited that she talks a mile a minute!  She decided months ago that she wanted to be a witch.  I didn't want her to be a scary witch, so I decided her dress would be purple instead of the traditional black.  She now has enough candy to feed a small army (thanks mostly to her brother).

 We did her nails the night before.  She couldn't wait to show her friends at school.

our good little witch

her scary face

First, we visited Poppie.
 

Next, we surprised Mimi.

We had to wait for Jayme and Austin at Grandma's & PawPaw's so we decided to work in our book.

scary head in a ball

los tres brujas
(the three witches)
Nana, Carli, and Nana's sister

Fall Festival

Today, we took Carli to a local farm for their Fall Festival.  We were hoping there would be a pumpkin patch, but they were really small.  There were lots of activities for Carli to enjoy though.  She had a good time!

This was supposed to be a relay race, but Carli stood there putting the oranges back on the tree.

She didn't want to pet the goat at first, but changed her mind.

She was fascinated with pumping the water to make the duck swim through along the path. 

Her duck had to be pink, of course.

She didn't really like this.  "What am I supposed to do?"

She had so much trouble getting on this bouncy thing.

Daddy, can you see her tongue sticking out like momma? 

The K News asked if she would sit here for them to take her picture.

Wow, look at those eyes!

Couldn't wait to get her face painted.

She had so much fun playing with her daddy at the teether ball!

Time for the hayride.

She even got to milk a "cow".