Growing up before our eyes!

Each day she does something new - re-asserting herself as an independent and smart little four year old.  Thankfully we have made progress on teeth brushing (although it will be interesting to get our dentist's feedback on the discoloration of her teeth which we think is due to over-medication of antibiotics). 

She likes to climb into our bed in the morning to sit between us and to play with Clare's rings and flip through her Vogue fashion magazine?!!

She has even stole the heart of our cat Biko - who is fascinated with all of her activity! I wish you could hear her say "Biko".  It's the cutest thing ever!

She received her first doll from her Aunt Linda and can't stop taking on & off her clothes and shoes. 

But even with a doll, you can't take away a girl from her Tigger! 

She loves people - waves and says "Hi" or "Baka" to everyone around her.  She even experienced her first happy hour at Madera with her Aunt Janelle! Before we met up, she picked out her own dress (thank you Aunt Denise!) and shoes and was so excited to go out! (If we could just get her as excited about the bath too - Nick bought bath crayons and letters/numbers.  These along with Elmo should do the trick eventually.  She obviously was traumatized by a bath at some point in her history - maybe she got soap in her eyes?)

Giving Dad a kiss!  The kiss giving just started a few days ago.  We were thrilled when she asked to give us both one - we think it means that she is really starting to bond and feel comfortable with us. 

One happy family!