Thursday, June 24, 2010

Summer Life and Father's Day pics

FATHER'S DAY Trying to get a good photo with a Two Year old is tricky, especially one with the goofiness of her father!




The Cake...
I was just going to make a classic Tie/shirt cake, but I thought I would personalize it. Dave was so surprised and had no idea, he thought I was making Lava cakes. Don't look to closely.


As perhaps a gift to her Daddy, Anna started more vigilant potty training on Father's Day. We promised her a swimming pool if she could not go pee pee in her diapers all week and it is Thursday and so far so good (except night time...but I am not too concerned about that!)

"Daddy's little Princess" shirt from Grandma and me trying to get a cute photo.

I asked her to make a cute face... this was it.

Cheese Face- sort of

Daddy with his cake
SUMMER TIME FUN
Lining up the Princess dresses. This girl is always very organized in her play.

Watching Dora, Mickey Mouse, or Curious George with some of her babies and animals. A new favorite past time. (oops, but only once or twice a day for down time).
Though I think she is getting into Dora a bit too much and her little mind isn't old enough to distinguish fantasy and reality.
Examples: Yesterday while eating dinner she heard a sound and said, " Is that Swiper?" she was really nervous. I had to tell her a couple times and Swiper can only go to Doras. Also, Last night she woke up with nightmares saying, "I don't want Daddy to steal it" I think Daddy and Swiper had switched roles in that dream. ): She forgave him this morning for whatever he was stealing.
"It's SO HOT Mommy, let's Go to California and turn on the air!" I think she thinks our houses name is California and this has been her response lately when we play outside. We went to a playgroup at the park yesterday and she was a pill! "It's Too Hot." We came home and played in the sprinklers, much better!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE! It captures Anna spunk and excitement.

Mia enjoyed it too!

I have to say I love the non- diaper bum in a swimsuit! So cute.
What could be better than WATERMELON on a HOT day?

Succulent
Our Swing Set where Anna Love to try the "big girl swing"

CRAZY PIPPY LONG STOCKING HAIR after her nap!


Checking out the clouds with Daddy

6 comments:

Let the Good Times Roll said...

You guys have that swing set in your backyard? How awesome is that? Anna is a doll, and I am so jealous she is potty training already, Lance is just not getting it, hopefully soon though!

Natalie said...

SO FUN!! I love you! and miss you tons!!

Katie Jane said...

Glad to see you are already getting settled in...play group? You are so good at meeting people! Good for you guys. Anna is so lucky

Nicole said...

wow, i am way too far behind on your blog! so be prepared for a monster comment.

first off, CONGRATULATIONS! i am so excited for baby miner #2 to join us. i can't believe how many of us oly girls are due this fall/early winter!

secondly, it looks like you're settling in nicely--that's awesome. i'm so sad i missed you when you were in town. it feels like ages since i last saw you!

third, anna is adorable. seriously, that girl gets cuter every day. good luck with potty training--i hope it continues to go well!

theminerfamily said...

@Katie Tee- yes we have a swing set, how safe it is I don't know, but it works for a 2 year old.

@Katie Jane- Playgroup with the ward, my first one so actually I need to put myself out there a little more.

Melanie said...

Look at that little munchkin! I just love Anna. She is so dang cute. You're cute too Dave. :) Heidi, you are an amazing cake maker.