What have we been up too?

What have we been up to?  Not a whole lot. We have been visiting family in KY, spending time with cousins in TN and just hanging as a family.  I have managed to capture a few precious moments. :)

Ry Ry loves his baby Cora

The weather has been DRY (finally) so we fed the ducks and played at the park

someone has very distinct dimples like her big sister now ;) 

Sniggles with Uncle Lee and Cousin Harper

Doing great in swimming lessons (pink goggles)

Spring time

Spring has sprung and finally things have dried out enough to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather!

Looking (hard) for bugs

Predicting the weather at school

Flying a kite all by herself. 

Loralei loves to "help" in the yard.  Her Bebe has a green thumb, her mommy does NOT.  So she likes to help Bebe with her annual planting.  This is the second year she has helped.

Planting flowers with Bebe this year

Last Mother's day planting flowers. Maybe she has a green thumb?

Mother's Day 2014

Cora three months old

Cora is three months old! My guess is she weighs 13lbs.  She is exploring the space in her 3 months outfits and wearing size 2 diapers. She transitioned to her crib last night :( and is still swaddled to sleep.  Cora is the sweetest, smiliest thing ever. I say that all the time, but she is just so happy and loooooves to smile! 

Four Year Quiz

This is my favorite part of each new year!  I ask LL this series of questions around her birthday.  These are her answers for year 4.

1. What is your favorite color? Purple 
2. What is your favorite toy? Snow Globes 
3. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries (same as last year)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Ariel
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Popsicle 
6. What is your favorite outfit? Dresses (same as last year)
7. What is your favorite game? Old Maid 
8. What is your favorite snack? Popsicle 
9. What is your favorite animal? Unicorn
10. What is your favorite song? An Ariel song
11. What is your favorite book? Giraffes can't dance
12. Who is your best friend? Wyatt  
13. What is your favorite cereal? Starburst???
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Run around  
15. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas  
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Twilight Sparkle (its a pillow) 
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cinnamon Rolls 
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Cookies!
20. What would you wish for if you were granted any 3 wishes? 1. Ellie the Elf to come back 2. Snowglobes 3. Mermaids 

There you have it :)  until next year!

Easter 2015

The Easter bunny came and went at our house in a hoppy hurry!  Sadly, Easter was overshadowed by someone's 4th birthday this year ;)   We manged to squeeze in the Church Egg hunt and festivities. 

Happy Easter from the DeForest 4!

Cora was THRILLED about her Easter dress

my 1st Easter Egg hunt

Egg Hunter of the year

checkout my loot!

Back to work

All good things must come to an end, like maternity leave.  I have been back to work for a few weeks, but I had to leave Cora and head for the office for the first time this week. :(  I shed a good amount of tears, but I am comforted to know she is in a great school, with wonderful teachers, and I get regular pictures of her great day. :) 

Loralei is 4!!!!

Another birthday has come and gone.  My baby is 4! FOUR! When did this happen?  Didn't I just bring her home?  Do I say this every year? I hate you time!   I will update with her 4yr survey soon :)

What does this big 4 year old like?  All things ponies, my little pony to be exact.  She loves "Cheese and Chips," skirts, gummies, dresses, shoes that sparkle, the color purple, baby Cora, Lady and the Tramp, and she is constantly planning our next trip to Disney world.  :)

The past 4 years have flown by.  I am going to buy stock in Kleenex so I can prepare for all the tears I will shed as she approaches Kindergarten.   I am so not ready for that. She is, me not so much :) Loralei, we love you so very much, and we are so amazed at the sweet little lady you have become. 

4 year stats!  Still on track for ballerina or WNBA

Man she is adorable!

We started our birthday celebrations at school with a "My little Pony" themed party.  Cupcake fun was had by all :) 

She picked a purple "Shutterfly" cupcake

look mom my tongue is purple

We ended birthday celebration #1 at Circus world where we roller skated for the first time, bowled, ate MORE cake, opened presents and played LOTS of games.

Roller skating for the first time

We wrapped up with the annual April cousin birthday celebration.  Asher was 3, Loralei was 4, and Claire was 5!  We love April babies in the Hoolihan family. :) 

Birthday's are exhausting 

P.S. did you notice how much PURPLE was in this post? LOL