A little girl and her tutu...

Lily has a couple of tutus that she flat out refuses to wear.  They are so adorable, I think she knows how much I want her to wear them and she's just being stubborn.  Anyway, I bribed her to wear one today, and she loves it!!!  She was at the neighbors playing on the trampoline in it, and it was too cute!

1st Soccer Game

Lily had her first soccer game last Saturday.  It was very entertaining.  The uniforms were huge, the kids didn't understand any of the rules, and it was really hot!!!! Lily had fun and tried to follow the ball around the field, which is really the most we could hope for! 

  Our little superstar, riding in style with Mickey to the game.

What a kick!!!

Part of Lily's team. Jacob is right next to her. It is hard to keep her from hugging him all through practice.

A Haircut and a Soccer Practice!

Today was a very busy day for us.  We started off with running errands, which included getting Lily's cleats for her very first soccer practice.  This afternoon Lily got her hair cut.  She was very good for Brandilyn.  She usually is. It is always a wonderful activity when I don't have to fight Lily the whole time.  Brandilyn put her hair up for her first soccer practice, so her bangs(which Lily wants to grow out) wouldn't get in her face. 

Next came soccer practice.  This was a little trickier.  The majority of the practice was spent looking away from the coaches out of shyness, clinging to mommy, and staring off at ???  In all fairness the soccer fields were crazy busy with kids and people, she could have been watching anyone and anything.  She did kick the ball around with lots of encouragement from parents and coaches.  Not too bad for her first soccer practice, after all, she is only 3.  Mike was a little late for practice, and by the time he got there they were playing duck, duck, goose.  Let me say, 3 year olds don't quite get the concept of duck, duck, goose, but they sure had fun. 

Preschool 2010

Yesterday was Lily's first day of preschool for the 2010-2011 school year.  We really enjoy her school.  She has a class full of new friends and already loves her new teacher.  Her class is the "monkeys."  I can't believe how much she is growing up.  Mike was able to go with me to take her to school, and Lily just loved that!  It was pouring down rain, instead of the super sun-shiney day we had last year.  When I asked her about her first day, she was most excited to tell me about music time, and a handprint puzzle they made in class.  I of course put her nap mat away someplace safe for the summer, and after hours of tearing apart the house can't find it, so I had to pick her up early before naptime.  Lily was excited to see me nonetheless.  What a sweetheart.  I really hope she stays this excited about school for a long time...maybe forever.

Auntie's House

So, I haven't posted anything in forever, but here are a couple of pictures of Hollis and Lily.  Lily and I drove out to visit Auntie Kelly and her family, and Lily and Hollis had so much fun playing together.  They had their moments, especially when it came to who was going to open the door, close the door, or push the button on anything, but they really are good friends!

Lily's new friend

Lily with her new doggy, a birthday present from Yaya. Note that she is not looking at the camera, because Yo Gabba Gabba was playing on the DVD player in the car. So spoiled.

Lily is 3!

Lily's 3rd Birthday was a 2-day event. First there was her actual birthday on the 21st. Friday was filled with treats and presents and lots of family fun time, including swimming with Daddy. Then on Saturday we had the party at the Hoppin' Hippo.

Lily had been looking forward to this for more than a month. All you can jump and play, with all of her friends.

Lily and Rylan had a blast and were inseparable for most of the party. We had fun jungle cupcakes that Mommy made. Daddy gave expert advice on candle-extinguishing techniques...from a military perspective, of course. It was a great day!