Patriotic Picnic Palooza for "Phamalies"

Today, we celebrated the Fourth of July with friends and families from church.  Miss Sam rented a water blow up and had several water toys for the kids to play with.  After playing, Del cooked hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone.  It was a great night!

Father/Daugther Dance

After all of us being sick this week, everyone got well so Carli and Joe could have their date at the Father/daughter.

When she got home, Carli was all smiles and happiness!  She said she and daddy had danced the Chicken Dance and "Daddy danced like a turkey."  She was also so happy because she saw Elsa, Anna, and Christoph from Frozen.

time to twirl

When she got home, she was all smiles talking about the fun, but she was ready for her milk and her bed.  She also said she hoped they could go again next year.

5: Where has the Time Gone???

Carli is five!  Can't believe it.  Seem like it hasn't been long Joe and I went to Arizona to get her.  All week, I changed my Facebook picture each day to reminisce.  Take a walk with me:


It all started five years ago with this post:

That night, we meet Carli for the first time.

First birthday

Second birthday...guess I like those messy faces

Third birthday...love those eyes

Fourth birthday

Good night, four

HELLO FIVE!

After a full day at school where they enjoyed fancy cakes (Zebra cakes), Carli opened her presents from us.  Then we surprised her with dinner at El Maguey with the whole family.

20 questions* : answered by Carli on January 8, 2015

1. What is your favorite color? pink
2. What is your favorite toy? Frozen
3. What is your favorite fruit? peaches & blueberries
4. What is your favorite TV show? Sophia
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? macaroni
6. What is your favorite outfit? Hello Kitty shirt 
7. What is your favorite game?  I'm not so sure
8. What is your favorite snack? M7Ms
9. What is your favorite animal? zebra
10. What is your favorite song? Let It Go!
11. What is your favorite book? Frozen
12. Who is your best friend? Merry & Avery & Maddie
13. What is your favorite cereal? Lucky Charms
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? run around
15. What is your favorite drink? chocolate milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? my stuffed animals & nite nite
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? blueberry muffins
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? chips from Mexican
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? a doctor


Today was Carli's party at Skate World in town.  After attending a party for a friend a few months ago, she decided this is what she wanted.  Lots of friends attended.  Carli had so much fun!

I still can't believe my sweet little baby has grown up into a beautiful five year old.  I love her more than life itself!  Happy Birthday, beautiful!

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.