3 year old stats

We had our belated 3 year well visit with Dr. White.  We learned that our future ballerina/ballplayer is still off the charts as far as height!  She weighted in a 40lbs (98%) and was 40'' tall (98%).  She is right on target with her growing curve.  She aced her blood pressure, hearing, and vision exam.  Dr. White said she is perfect (but we knew that already).

Now that she is old enough. I let her take this 3 year birthday quiz. (I did the typing ;))

1. What is your favorite color? Pink 
2. What is your favorite toy? Sophia Puzzle 
3. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries
4. What is your favorite TV show? Jake and the Neverland Pirates
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Chickens 
6. What is your favorite outfit? Dresses
7. What is your favorite game? Hide and seek 
8. What is your favorite snack? Cheetos
9. What is your favorite animal? Horses
10. What is your favorite song? Frozen
11. What is your favorite book? Sophia book
12. Who is your best friend? Liam and Ava (leeb Ava) 
13. What is your favorite cereal? Cheetos (Cheerios lol)
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Slide 
15. What is your favorite drink? Milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? Pumpkins 
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? My Bay 
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Doughnuts 
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Princess Dress
20. What would you wish for if you were granted any 3 wishes? Umm that's to heavy for three. Lol
Bonus Question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Princess Sophia 

Zoo Tot

We have been spending a lot of time at the zoo here lately.  Loralei has started "Zoo Tots." It is a 6 week interactive zoo experience where they learn about two or three animal friends meet them, and learn all about them.  We are three weeks in and love it so far.

We also squeezed in a zoo date with mommy's best friends Chelsea and Jackie (friends for 10 years). They brought their kiddos Graham, Rory, Cyrus, and friends Amy and Elizabeth.  Cyrus and Rory are wee baby friends so we spent most of our time running (literally) the zoo with Ellie and Graham. Fun was had by all, I wish we got to do this stuff more. :(

Mommy's best friends and their kiddos (plus Ellie ;))

let's roll

looking for Nemo

yucky snake!

Showing the 'Roo some love

Interesting to note. Loralei is the youngest of this group...lol 

doing catpillar crafts at Zoo Tots

Easter Fun

Easter came and went in a flash.  We kept it low key this year and celebrated just the three of us with an after church brunch at the Marina with live music, and of course ducks, fishes, and turtles. This is our go to spot for sunny day family outings. The day before Easter we attended our church's annual Easter egg hunt and festival. Loralei and Rylan hunted eggs, bounced in the bouncy house, and enjoyed snow cones. Fun was had by all!

Loralei and Rylan are ready to hunt!

Such a big girl hunting eggs!

Daddy helping!

Showing Great Uncle Charlie her loot!

What a sweetie Pie in Pink!

My Easter Brunch Dates

Spring Fun

Spring has sprung and we are living it up!  Loralei has adjusted quite well to mommy starting a 9-5 gig outside of the home.  I knew she would.  We have spent lots of time outside, playing and visiting friends. I love this time of year!

a wee picnic with RyRy

Picture Day at School!

I'm Zahzooo

mmmmm butter

Rando

There has been a lot of change in the DeForest house as of late.  Here is a "high level review."

We bought a new car.  Dave's Trailblazer had officially given us it's last headache. He now is driving this 2012 Sonata Hybrid, and really loves it. I love the gas mileage! LOL

We spent a bit of time with our favorite male twins Wryland and Whitten. We ate pizza and watched Frozen.

I have taken a new job.  So that means my ride or die days with these two cuties are over.  They are both headed to full time, full structured day care. I think it is a good change, but I am sure going to miss my time with these monkey's.  I am not sure many mom's/aunts can say they had three good years with their children at home while working. I have certainly been blessed in that regard, but I am excited to see where this new professional avenue leads our family.

My last day with these two munchkins!  

taking a quick nap in mommy's office

Dave had a LONG overdue procedure to his calf and ankle on April 27th.  They removed several bone spurs and lengthened his calf. He is on a short road to recovery, and a better work life balance with an ankle he can rely on.

Daddy can bust a move even in a "boot"

Frozen Party

One of Loralei's schoolmates Eden had a birthday the same week she did.  We went to celebrate with Eden for her "Frozen" party.  Loralei got to make crafts, bounce in bouncy house, eat sugary treats, and MEET Queen Elsa and Princess Anna.  She was a little "Star Struck" but has talked about it ever since. She had a wonderful time. 

Loralei and the birthday girl!

Meeting our Frozen Idols

Princess Anna painting my face

Let it go LIVE!

I am THREE!!!

Loralei Louise DeForest is three years old!  Can you believe it?  I certainly cannot!  The past three years have flown by, and with each year we learn more about ourselves as parents, adults, and humans.  Loralei is certainly growing up before our eyes and we couldn't be more proud of her. 

We have our 3 year well visit in a few weeks, I will update with her "stats" after that. We celebrated with lots of  "Frozen" fun and sugary treats.  We have had our fill of cake around here for a while :)   Loralei's daddy had surgery just before her birthday. So she spent some time in KY celebrating with friends and family. She had such a good time, and can't wait to go back. 

School "Frozen" party

Cupcakes for the School "Frozen" party

You have to have 1 sweet and sassy cake for your birthday ;)

Celebrating at Chuck E Cheese with Pop and Bebe

Playing with pop at Chuck E Cheese

Future UK basketball star

Rylan loved this tractor. It is like his papa Steve's

Aunt Rachel's mother in law made this great Ariel Cake!

Loralei spent the weekend before her birthday with Nanna and Pa in KY

Notice she never takes her eyes off the cake in these two picures. lol

Birthday girl and her look a like Aunt Rachel

Ballet

We are now officially a ballerina.  Loralei has been asking to take dance for a while, but needed to have our potty training under control a bit more, as well as a little more time for our listening ears.  The first class was a bust. We watched our friends dance and cried a little.  The second class went MUCH, MUCH better. Our friends Liam and Ava came to that class and she never missed a beat, and didn't shed a single tear. :)  

Taking Ava into class. 

Mom circa 1985

I wish I knew what they were talking about...

wee BFF's