Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Claws N' Paws
The Zoo Boise gives community members a Christmas present in the form of free zoo entry on this particular day in December. We had been wanting to take my parents to see the zoo since they are the ones who buy us a membership each year so it was perfect timing that they were here when it was free admission.
Horse Drawn Carriage Ride and Meridian Winter Lights Parade
On this particular night of my parents week long visit we went downtown for a horse and carriage ride. Washington Trust Bank was offering them and we aren't ones to turn down something free! I expected there to be a long line since it was a Friday night downtown but there wasn't anybody else waiting. We enjoyed some complimentary hot chocolate as the horses were being switched out and then went on a lovely little carriage ride around a few blocks of downtown Boise.
We asked someone to take a group picture of us and this is what we got :(.
After the carriage ride and dinner we drove to Meridian for our first year attending the Meridian Winter Lights Parade. It was a foggy night but pretty warm. Brooklyn got the hang of waving to the people on the floats. Lots of candy canes were given by parade participants. The floats weren't too spectacular but the Christmasy vibe was there and we all enjoyed ourselves.
We asked someone to take a group picture of us and this is what we got :(.
After the carriage ride and dinner we drove to Meridian for our first year attending the Meridian Winter Lights Parade. It was a foggy night but pretty warm. Brooklyn got the hang of waving to the people on the floats. Lots of candy canes were given by parade participants. The floats weren't too spectacular but the Christmasy vibe was there and we all enjoyed ourselves.
Nana and Pops Visit Winter 2014
My parents came to visit for a week the beginning of December. We had lots of fun activities planned while they were here. Brooklyn had the time of her life getting so much love and attention. She was literally bouncing all over the place their whole visit.
We took them with us to pre-school open gym at the community center, Danik Gymnastics open play, Cabella's to see the fish and all the stuffed animals, art class, and lots of different holiday activities.
Manicures with Nana.
Looking at pictures and videos with Pops.
Brooklyn kept asking Pops to wrap her up in a blanket like a burrito (her cousin Adam taught her this when he was here for Thanksgiving). She also wanted Pops to get a big blanket and be a burrito too.
Cabelas
We had some things to get from Fred Meyer's and Brooklyn really wanted to go into the child watch there. Fine by me!
Brooklyn LOVES to hide from people. She especially loved hiding under the pillows on the couch and having her Pops come find her and tickle her.
Crazy girl was hanging from the stockings while we were all sitting around chatting.
Cuddles with Nana.
We took them with us to pre-school open gym at the community center, Danik Gymnastics open play, Cabella's to see the fish and all the stuffed animals, art class, and lots of different holiday activities.
Manicures with Nana.
Looking at pictures and videos with Pops.
Brooklyn kept asking Pops to wrap her up in a blanket like a burrito (her cousin Adam taught her this when he was here for Thanksgiving). She also wanted Pops to get a big blanket and be a burrito too.
Cabelas
We had some things to get from Fred Meyer's and Brooklyn really wanted to go into the child watch there. Fine by me!
Brooklyn LOVES to hide from people. She especially loved hiding under the pillows on the couch and having her Pops come find her and tickle her.
Crazy girl was hanging from the stockings while we were all sitting around chatting.
Cuddles with Nana.
November Photo Dump
Brooklyn loves to feel Thomas' stubble and will ask "You have scratchies?"
Brooklyn got a random rash for a few days on her stomach and back accompanied by a cold. I didn't realize that kids will often get what they call "viral" rashes when they have colds. It's happened a couple times now and doctor says it's pretty normal and not something you have to take them in for.
Being a silly and trying on my socks.
I attempted to recreate the braid Laria did in her hair when she got her haircut.
One snowy Saturday morning we headed to DK Donuts for some fresh donuts and a smoothie.
I subscribed for a month to Naturebox. They send you 5 bags of healthier snacks each month for $25. The snacks were original and yummy but very small serving sizes and I get basically eat a whole bag in one sitting and it wasn't worth the calories or price per bag.
Brooklyn got a couple vaccinations at her 2 1/2 year checkup. She was SOOOOO brave. I had never been more proud of her. When the nurse was going to give her the shots I told Brooklyn it was going to hurt but she could say "OW!" and it would be over quick. I also reminded her of the Daniel Tiger episode where they sing "close your eyes and think of something better". The first shot she said "ow" the second shot it was "OWWWW!!!!" but no tears! This was the first doctors visit ever without any tears. She weighed in at 27lbs (36th percentile) and was 33.5 inches (13th percentile).
Cousin Vona and Brooky brushing their teeth together over Skype.
These are her "Gloss" and she loves to be a scary monster with them in.
Photo by Brooklyn at the zoo.
Playing around at the toy store.
The Christmas dress Nana and Pops got her. They always buy the cousins christmas outfits each year.
The zoo.
I love finding selfies like these on my phone.
Brooklyn LOVES these things that you see outside of businesses. She calls them "fly guys". And while we are driving will say "I want to see the fly guys". At first it was just "I want to see the guy". And we would be confused to who she was talking about but then we figured it out. My dad took this picture and sent it to me not even knowing that she loved them just randomly thought Brooklyn would like it.
Ring around the rosies at yoga.
My grandpa was featured in the newspaper because a neighbor always noticed him going on his daily two mile walk with his walker and picking up garbage. He is 92 years old. He hands out business cards that say "Lee Clement 92 year old grouch".
Molly O'Brien invited Brooklyn over for a tea party one day. They are the cutest little girly girl friends.
Brooklyn got a random rash for a few days on her stomach and back accompanied by a cold. I didn't realize that kids will often get what they call "viral" rashes when they have colds. It's happened a couple times now and doctor says it's pretty normal and not something you have to take them in for.
Being a silly and trying on my socks.
I attempted to recreate the braid Laria did in her hair when she got her haircut.
One snowy Saturday morning we headed to DK Donuts for some fresh donuts and a smoothie.
I subscribed for a month to Naturebox. They send you 5 bags of healthier snacks each month for $25. The snacks were original and yummy but very small serving sizes and I get basically eat a whole bag in one sitting and it wasn't worth the calories or price per bag.
Brooklyn got a couple vaccinations at her 2 1/2 year checkup. She was SOOOOO brave. I had never been more proud of her. When the nurse was going to give her the shots I told Brooklyn it was going to hurt but she could say "OW!" and it would be over quick. I also reminded her of the Daniel Tiger episode where they sing "close your eyes and think of something better". The first shot she said "ow" the second shot it was "OWWWW!!!!" but no tears! This was the first doctors visit ever without any tears. She weighed in at 27lbs (36th percentile) and was 33.5 inches (13th percentile).
Cousin Vona and Brooky brushing their teeth together over Skype.
These are her "Gloss" and she loves to be a scary monster with them in.
Photo by Brooklyn at the zoo.
Playing around at the toy store.
The Christmas dress Nana and Pops got her. They always buy the cousins christmas outfits each year.
The zoo.
I love finding selfies like these on my phone.
Brooklyn LOVES these things that you see outside of businesses. She calls them "fly guys". And while we are driving will say "I want to see the fly guys". At first it was just "I want to see the guy". And we would be confused to who she was talking about but then we figured it out. My dad took this picture and sent it to me not even knowing that she loved them just randomly thought Brooklyn would like it.
Ring around the rosies at yoga.
My grandpa was featured in the newspaper because a neighbor always noticed him going on his daily two mile walk with his walker and picking up garbage. He is 92 years old. He hands out business cards that say "Lee Clement 92 year old grouch".
Molly O'Brien invited Brooklyn over for a tea party one day. They are the cutest little girly girl friends.
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