liz's many faces: part iv

Liz has a distinctive facial expression for everything.

If you want to reminisce, here are past posts:

liz's many faces

liz's many faces: part ii

liz's many faces: part iii

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dance recital costumes

Saturday morning was quite eventful for the girls; it was picture day at dance class. You may or may not be able to tell that I "styled" Kate's hair!  She is also wearing make-up.  Completing hair and make-up for both girls took this inexperienced mama 45 minutes!  However, the results were worth it.

decorating cookies

A few days before Christmas, Kate and Liz decorated sugar cookies.

Liz was quite generous with her designs and toppings.

 

Kate was methodical, deliberate, and precise.  She arranged each piece of candy individually. 

This picture sums up the girls most days. 

Kate is on the verge of panic.  Liz is taking delight in the simple things.

Eventually, the girls worked together on a few cookies.

After a few minutes of working together, Liz may have gotten a bit overwhelmed by Kate's direction and insistence.

Eventually, they overcame their artistic differences and collaborated quite well together.

my little photographers

I must have been feeling generous this weekend, because I let the girls take pictures with my camera.  I usually hand over the camera with trembling hands.  But, when I get the camera back it is quite enjoyable to see the world from their perspective.

Kate does a pretty good job of finding a subject and getting a clear shot.

 

Liz has a ways to go but I found a few good ones in the bunch.

 

Kate also likes to take pictures of pictures!

 

Another one by Liz.  I wonder why Kate is covering Daddy's mouth?

liz's 3 year stats

 A couple weeks ago Liz had her 3 year check up.  Here are her stats:

weight: 29 lbs 6 oz - 39th percentile

height: 3' 2 1/4" - 78th percentile

BMI: 14.24 - 8th percentile

how Liz spent her birthday

Liz had an eventful third birthday.

The day began with presents from Mommy, Daddy, and Kate.

We had pizza for lunch.

Then we went to the mall to ride the carousel.

The girls also rode in the kiddie rides.

Liz was not comforted by the lion in the passenger seat.

And, apparently, she doesn't enjoy Kate's driving either.

Our final stop at the mall was at the Cookie Company for cookies.  Liz chose an M&M cookie.

Finally, after nap and supper it was party time.  Kate was Liz's very attentive helper.

Liz managed to unwrap at least one present on her own.

Liz changed into her new Minnie Mouse costume before the girls posed by the farm animal cake.  Of course, she wanted  her new horses included in the picture too.

Then, she made a wish and blew out the candles.

3 years

 "And though she be but little, she is fierce."  

~Shakespeare

 "with brave wings she flies"

Dear Liz,

Today is your 3rd birthday!  I find myself overwhelmed and unable to put words to all the love I have for you.

You are a strong little pickle and have certainly begun to show your independence and opinions in the last year.

 You give the best hugs, wrapping your little arms around my neck and cradling your head on my shoulder.   

You are sweet and considerate.  I often see you rubbing your sister's back when she is upset.

You have a temper that does not flare up often, but when it does we all cover our ears.

Thank you for being the amazing, wonderful, mysterious you!  Each day with you is an adventure.

Happy birthday little Lizzie!

I'll love you always!

xoxoxo

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bubbles

A few pictures from a recent evening at Grandma Carolyn's.  

The bubbles were courtesy of Aunt Nora. 

Bubbles are the perfect summer time gift.  Thank you Aunt Nora!

haircuts

Kate and I got haircuts this weekend.

I let Kate choose the length; she went shorter than I expected.

We are both quite happy with our new styles.

Sad little Liz.  I'm still not sure how to tame her mane, though.  So no haircut for her.