The Great Outdoors

On Friday I took Kiersten to take her pictures with the Bluebonnets. She did not want to smile, if she knows you are taking a picture she will look the other way......so annoying. All in all I got some good pics. Then we met Nick and went to the aquarium. She absolutely loved it! Some highlights were when Kiersten saw a fish or something she thought was awesome she would say, "look", she loved the stingray, sea turtles, and shark. She was afraid to walk over the glass where the sharks were. That evening we went to eat at a restaurant and got to sit next to a pond where ducks were, she loved looking at the ducks. She would say, "look". On Saturday we took Kiersten fishing, she enjoyed the experience and atmosphere. But not a big fan of touching the fish or the actual patience of fishing. But she kept herself occupied by playing with the lure and some branches. On Sunday we took her to a farm and she got to pet some baby goats, she loved it! She would say look "goats", chickens". She had fun. We have really been taking advantage of enjoying this beautiful weather.
Tuesday she went back to school and was ready to go. She had fun as always! On Wednesday she went to swim, then we had some lunch with friends, since it as still early and we were in Grapevine, we went to the aquarium, she loved it like it was her first time to go there. I can see us going there weekly now that I have the annual pass. today at school was Western day she dressed up with some cowboy boots and cowboy hat and a cowboy looking skirt. She looked so cute! I think she had fun wearing it too!
Kiersten has been painting and coloring a lot. So I decided to make her another smock, this time it's a fun fabric and I call it a shirt. She did wear it this week, I was so excited!

Spring Break

Kiersten has been on spring break this week and I have been trying to do things to keep her busy. So Tuesday we went to Legoland, she had fun playing in the Lego pits. We had some lunch afterwards then I took her to Build a bear, she built a puppy....she was so excited about it because we got to buy the puppy some pajamas. Then she fell asleep in the car but slept for a long time. Then I braved a trip with her to Walmart, surprisingly she did really good. Granted I gave her donuts while we shopped, but hey whatever works! Tomorrow I am having a friend and her son over to play with us. Friday I am planning on going to the aquarium and I thinking am going to buy season pass. She loves looking at the fish. It will be a good outing in the summer. I also booked our vacation to Seaworld in San Antonio. I am so excited and I know she will love it! It will be in April, and hoping the weather will be nice.
We went to Texarkana last weekend since my parents could not come. We all had a great time, as always Kiersten loved playing with her cousins. 2 weeks my sister and the kids were here and we all went to Magic time machine, it was as I expected but Kiersten had fun. But defintly a one time experience.
Kiersten has become obsessed with coloring and painting. I went to the dollar store and had to stock up on markers and coloring books. I am so glad she enjoys art. She has also took a real liking to Mickey Mouse. She is not into Dora as much.
Now we are looking forward to Easter and planning an Easter egg hunt! Yay...so exciting!

Kiersten and I

I have been spending as much time with just Kiersten as I possibly could for now, because I know that will change in a few months. Last week I took Kiersten to Dunkin Donuts after school, she loves eating there so I enjoy taking her there. She loves the double chocolate donut! I have been taking her to the park by our house lately since the weather has been so prefect. Yesterday Kiersten and I had a great day, I took her to look at some fish at a fish store, then to the park. We had so much fun together! I absolutely love spending time with her.
When I first got pregnant I was scared, I felt like I was replacing her but now I am so excited about it. I had my awesome best friend over last week for lunch with her sweet baby and Kiersten just LOVED the baby. She would go over to the baby and want to touch the baby, and when she cried Kiersten was concerned, when she was being changed she wanted to be there and even gave her a kiss. I hope this continues when we bring our baby home.
Kiersten has been so funny lately. When she toots, she will stop what she is doing and let it out. She also told Daisy to get off the couch because she wanted to sit there, with her hand movements she was too funny! She does so many funny things. She has learned lots from school, like saying "shake" when she hears music.
We went to Ikea this weekend and we bought her a chalkboard and drawing easel she loves it. So I made her a smock. She wouldn't even give it a chance. She screamed and cried bloody murder! I made the neck part too big, so I am going to attempt it again.....we'll see!
She also has been telling me she needs to be changed but refuses to sit on the potty. But atleast her telling me is a step n the right direction.
Next week my parents and niece will be here, so we will be doing fun stuff!