Shopping with Julie

The girls and I drove home on Tuesday to go to Paw Patrol on Wednesday. So we decided to make the most out of it and go to Bronners first.  Great idea, but the girls weren't too impressed with it.  Greta sat and read books with Uncle David the entire time and Lola was fine riding in the stroller for the first 30 minutes and then wanted out.  And when she got loose - she headed straight to the first ornament she saw, picked it up, and say ball and then proceeded to get ready to throw.  AHHH!  Back in the stroller.

I'm not going to be my smiley self.

Oo - Aunt Julie's phone - I'll be happy now.

Yup - I'm cute!  Everyone's checking out how cute I am.

Aunt Julie's buddy

But after Bronner's, I sent the girls with mom and Julie and I went shopping!  And man did we shop. And have fun.  It reminded me of the good o'l days when I lived in Saginaw and we used to shop a lot.  We both got some Christmas shoping done and gifts for ourselves - of course.  And even got Julie to buy a pair of red jeggings for Christmas.  I bought the same pair so we'll see if she wears them.

We then stopped in Bay City for Chinese take out and back to mom's around 6:45 pm and a full Yukon.  No picture of the evidence but it was so fun!

First snow

This weekend, despite my dislike we got our first little bit of snow.  And Greta was sooooo excited.  We had to try on our snow suit to make sure it fit and when there was just a light light dusting of snow - out we went.  It was FREEZING and windy our so it lasted like 5 minutes.  But she loved it!.  And Lola was just mesmerized by it.  It's going to be a fun winter with these two.

Pee Pee on the Potty

I brought the little potty up a long time ago and it's always in the bathroom.  I always ask Lola if she wants to sit on it and go potty. She almost always says Yes and does.

Well this week - it's happened!  Before bath, I take her diaper off and usually she pees on the floor.  So now, I start taking it off and ask, "Do you need to go potty?"  And she says yes.  Then sits on her potty and goes!  3 times this week!  Yeah!!!

One smart cookie this one it.

Paw Patrol Live

I decided to surprise Greta and take her to see Paw Patrol Live at the Dow Event Center.  Of course Lola got to come too and Grandma to help.  Both girls absolutely loved it but each in their own way.  Lola squealed in excitement and Greta say mesmerized, taking in everything.

Mom and I both enjoyed it too and by the end Mom almost had all the Paw Patrol names right.

Watch Lola's excitement as they introduce the Paw Patrol.

Wicked

One of my all time favorite musicals is Wicked!  It was coming to the Wharton Center in East Lansing so Mary and I decided to go and take Karle.  It definitely didn't disappoint.  I loved it just as much.  And it was so great to watch Karle watch it.  Her face light it up during all the songs.  Mary's did too.  And even though Karle fell asleep with a few minutes left - it's a great memory I'll always have.

Mary and I also decided we need to go to New York to see the original Broadway production of it.  It's officially on the Bucket List.


This one's for you Mar - For Good

PS - don't mind my giant poncho - it was freezing and it was a spontaneous purchase at Cracker Barrel. And I will most likely never wear again.

Things Greta says

This one was too funny to not put on the blog.

Sunday night I went to see Wicked with Karle and Mary.  This meant that I wouldn't be home to put Lola to bed and this really worried Greta so before I left she made sure to tell Ryan what he would and couldn't do.

Greta: Daddy.  You can't feed Lola with your boobs.  They are too small
Me:  You're right Greta, only mommy' can feed their babies with their boobs.
Greta: Right.  See daddy.  You can't feel Lola with your boobs.

It was so honest, and precious.  I held back my laughter.

Craft Show 2016

The annual Fall Saline Craft show is one of the largest craft shows in Michigan. Last year Mary and I went and took Karle, Greta and Lola.  After that craft show, I made the rule, no kids allowed at the craft show.  And instead invited Mary, Julie and Mom to all come down and go with me. And left the girls with daddy.

And to make it even better, I won VIP passes on Facebook that got us in at 7:00 am - before the doors opened!  So awesome!  Best thing ever.  Next year if I don't win, I'm going to ask about buying them.  We shopped and shopped and bought and bought.  And were out of there before 10:00.

If you want to read the rules from I wrote from last time - click here.  Mary and I were sure to follow them all.  

And what was even more fun was having a sleep over with everyone at the house.  We had pizza, margaritas and watched Bad Moms.  And laughed and laughed.  So fun!  I'm officially making it an annual event.  

Lola 15 months

My sweet sassy baby girl is 15 months already.  Lola has lots of personality and quite the little ham.

1. Got 2 her bottom molars - she now has 11 teeth
2. Loves seeing animals and squeals whoever she sees them
3. Gets into everything and anything
4. Is always on the move and is quick
5. Is a mommy's girl through and through
6. Waves and says hi to everyone
7. Is starting to say more and lots of babbles
8. Loves music and dancing -  she'll dance to anything
9. Loves her big sister but also picks on her the most
10. Has a slight temper and is a little bit of a bully when she doesn't get her way

She brings so much joy and laughter to our lives. I just love watching her grow and discover new things.

Check up stats... 11/4
Height: 33.2 inches (off chart)
Weight: 25 lbs (91st)
Head: 19.25 (off chart)