Ice Fest Day 2

Saturday was day 2 at the Ice Fest in Medina Square. This time my good friend Ashlee, Brianna and Carolyn met with us. We walked around to see all the new ice carvings. Today there were carving contests all over. 

One thing we have to remember is that it's in the middle of February and we're freezing our buns off!

So we headed into the library. We made our way to the book store and got a huge bargain on books!

Then we went to the toddler play area to run around.

It was really busy! Lots of tots running around. Ashlee and I did not let any one stop us from playing! We made a good team!

One thing I enjoy is looking at the live bumble bees. Since Medina is known for its honey bees, the library has a clear box that the bees fly into from the outside and make a honey comb nest. It's really neat to watch. We built blocks, read books & played at the train table while Brianna chilled on the rug for some fun with the cars. 

Brianna is getting so big she can sit up now on her own. She's trying very hard to crawl too. She just hates belly time. You'll get there soon Bri! You may just skip the crawl and go right to walking.

After a while, we started to get cranky, the adults were getting hungry and had errands to run.  Daddy went off to watch the ice carving contests outside. So Mom had to call Dad to meet us and get ready to go. 

I had a fit! I was having so much fun and did not want to leave! I guess we'll have to meet again because that was so much fun! Thanks for playing with me Ash & Bri!

Medina 2012 Ice Festival

The Medina Ice Festival was brrr..radical!

 Friday the 17th marked the opening night. Several business's in the square stayed opened late and had an ice carving right outside their doors. There were a few lining the side walk of the inner square as well. Our first stop was in the gazebo. It was a penguin. The sculptures are lit up at night. So it was a great night to go.

Then we found a horse

A kangaroo

A dragon, Wow!

Coolest of all, the Ice bench! 

We went inside the bakery shop to warm up and mingle with the locals. There's also a furniture shop and art gallery. Mom started talking to the owners for a long time, so Dad and I just walked around and played on the furniture. The lady from the art gallery took my picture next to some huge rose sculpture. 

We were up pretty late, but I still found time to play with my ice cream shop when I got home. Yea, I'm a night owl. I stayed up until 11:30pm! 

Ice cream any one?

We had a very nice surprise at our door step on Friday Feb. 17th

We received an ice cream shop in a box, from our great friends the Oclon's

Mommy was happy too because she loves ice cream!

 It's fun because you can choose from the menu and then make what the person orders.

 The chocolate syrup squeezes out a string that acts like Choc. syrup. How much fun is that?

 The ice cream scoop suctions to the ice cream. When I squeeze the lever it lets it go into the

             the bowl or cone of my choice. I have to wear this apron so I don't get messy.

Mommy and I have been playing with the ice cream shop every day for at least 2 hours at a time! We just can't get enough! Thank you for this great toy! I don't think we'll ever get tired of this. I can't wait to share it with my friends and cousins who come to visit me.
Thank you Oclon family! We love you!

Mommy's design assistant

Mommy said I would make a great design assistant. I enjoy talking on the phone and pretending like I'm working. Here I am drawing and writing while I'm on the phone with my big investors.  They make me work pretty late at night. But I enjoy the job. Mom pays me with lots of love.

Even though it's clear that I love talking on the phone,  it has to be a fake phone. When I get on a phone with a live person, I button up and get really shy. 

Winter activities

What do you do when it's cold and snowing? You go outside and play!

First you must bundle up! Snow pants, 2 coats, scarf, 2 hats, & Mom's over sized gloves. Don't forget to let your dog out too.

Mom took me sled ridding in the back yard. It's pretty flat land so mom had to tow me the whole way. It actually warmed up a little so the snow melted and we started tracking mud. Last time we came out, Mom lost her sun glasses in the snow. Since the snow is melting she found them! They were out there for about 2 weeks.

Okay, so the wet cold snow was too much for us girls, so we went in and started playing play-doh bakery. I LOVE playing this!

Another activity we like to do when it's cold out, is learning time. We set up my art easel and practice writing our letters. My Dad taught me how to write a lot of my alphabet but today my Mom taught me how to write a B, D & E (I already know how to draw an "A" and I have to work on my "C" a little more)

 Mom was so proud she had to take a picture of this memorable moment.

See you next time!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We made cookies!

 Here are pictures of me decorating our yummy sugar cookies. Please don't be a critique. Mom didn't have a heart shaped cookie cutter. So she cut the dough in the shape of hearts with a knife. So creative! I think they came out perfect!

MMMM, Yummy!! Mom saved the ones I decorated just for me. The one's she made we put in little bags along with a valentine card to share with our friends at the school.
 On Valentine's day morning we were surpised to see a valentine's day surprise from Daddy. He left Mom with a big chocolate bar and card and I got a heart shaped sucker ring and candy necklace.
After we signed our valentine's cards, bagged up the cookies, we headed out to my school. They were kind to invite us to their Valentine's day party.
I was so excited to see my friends. I've only been away for a week, and I miss everyone so much! I got to play with my best friends in different activity stations while my Mom helped the teacher with the other kids.
Everyone left me a valentine's surprise in my old cubby too. What a great time!

I can't wait to see my friends again someday.

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope your day was as special as mine.

A Visit to Aunt Julie's

Is it summer time?

 Nope, we're just 3.5 hours south of Medina OH. in a city called Cincinnati. (Well, it took us 4.5 hours because I had to stop to go potty at almost every other exit and rest area.)

 Feb. 1st Mom and I packed our bags and headed south to visit with my Aunt Julie, Uncle Shawn & Cousin Noah and Grandma L was there too. Mom told me that Aunt Julie is sick so she needs us to look after Noah. 

Aunt Julie was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. We all want to avoid saying that nasty "C" word, according to mother. Especially to a young mother of only 27yrs. old. We are all praying and doing any thing in our power to help my Aunt Julie get better as well as help her family so she can rest.

 Because it was so warm out (most of the week), the sun was shinning, we decided to rip our jackets off and run around on the front sidewalk of Aunt Julie's house. Noah and I ran back and forth until our cheeks turned red from heat.

 We stopped for some snacks on the front stoop. Noah fed me his left overs. Ahhhh now this is the life! What a gentleman!

 I tried to spend as much time teaching Noah the words and sign language I know. We had a few moments to just sit and catch up.

 Other times we sat quietly and watched "Kipper" and "Sesame Street" Over and over again.

Noah, thanks for the fun at your house. Boy we learned a lot from each other this week. I hope I wasn't a bad influence on you. Mom said I had to be careful about what I do because you'll copy me. Like jumping on the couch and running and jumping in the house. Oh well, we did it together anyway. It looks like you had a great time. No harm done! Just an honest day of play.

One morning we headed out to the local library for some old fashioned story time. That was fun because we got to dance and sing with our mommy's. Grandma took a picture of us around the rug above.

On our last day there it started to snow. It was quite a change from the 60's/no jacket weather we got used to. Early in the morn, we visited the Children's museum. That was a blast! There was a make believe grocery store, restaurant, house/kitchens, Animal hospital, post office, and so much more! I cried when it was time for lunch. I didn't want to leave. Mom promised we will go back! So I'm waiting!!

Next time we go back, my Aunt Julie will most likely have a treatment that may make her very sleepy and sick to her stomach. So we'll probably sit quietly and do crafts or take walks.

Mom was really proud of me on the drive home because I slept the entire way. We didn't  make any potty stops!

Well, Aunt Julie is in good spirits. She has lots of testing to go through for the next 2 weeks and then Chemo starts. We're all researching ways to eat better and just live a happy healthier life now. It's going to be a long road for the family and my Aunt, but we'll all be walking, sometimes running down it together.

Love you lots Aunt Julie!
Prayers and love you always!