Saying Goodbye To Olivia

We had to say goodbye to our good friend Olivia as she left to go to Spokane for school.  She will be missed DEARLY!  Who's going to paint D's nails now?  On their final day together Olivia took Dylan to the Rainforest Cafe - oh what fun, Olivia is great at thinking of fun adventures!  AND very brave taking Dylan to a restaurant - nice job Olivia!  It sounded like the girls had a great time.  Dylan ordered popcorn shrimp and colored her menu and was very well behaved.

On Olivia's first interview, I remember her walking through the door and thinking she seemed very sweet.  Dylan instantly took to her!  D then basically took over the interview, saying 'excuse me mom', and walking Olivia into her room and asking her to read to her.  Olivia was a great sport and did all that Dylan asked.  I not sure if I even got in one question but based on the effect she had on Dylan and the five books she read she was hired!  After that there was a song and dance that came up every time Olivia was coming over.  The girls were fast friends.  Oh and the funny thing about Olivia that always made Dylan laugh was that she always had two different color socks on so we started guessing before she'd come over what color they were going to be - one day Olivia showed up with flip flops on and Dylan thought that was hilarious!

Awe, it was really sad to say goodbye, even I got choked up.  We will miss you Olivia!  Not only have you been an awesome babysitter but a fabulous friend!  Good luck with school and come back SOON!

The Works Please

The other day I went to get my hair styled, guess who wanted to come with?  Yup, Dylan decided she wanted to come see Debbie and get her hair done as well - she wanted to get all ready for the start of preschool.  So she and our lovely sitter, Olivia came on up (Debbie's salon is just up the street from our house).  Dylan climbed in the chair and asked for the works - ha!, she learns quickly.  So Debbie gave her the works.  First there was the washing of the hair, then Dylan decided to do a little fung shui of Debbie's shop.

Then it was time to start cutting - "just a trim please, and leave the bangs."  So that's what she got.

Having a little 'tea time' during the cut and cracking herself up.

After the cut it was time for the blow dry - Dylan wanted to do it herself until I explained getting the works means full on pamper treatment so she dropped it and sat back to enjoy her 'pampering'.

Awe, very cute!  Looks like she was very happy with 'her works', Debbie even put in pink and blue sparkly stripes which Dylan loved.

So pretty.  Thanks Debbie!

And Then Comes Along Number 2

Yes it's true, number 2 is soon to arrive 12.12.12 - okay fingers crossed we keep that date!  We are all excited, especially the big sister!  Every day Dylan rubs my belly, talks to the baby, and tells me how big my boobs are getting - ha!  She loves to stick stuffed animals and toys up my shirt for the baby to play with (as if it's not big enough already), asks complete strangers if they'd like to talk to "her baby" in my tummy, and loves to pull up my dress at Pike Place Market for all to see my belly (and more).  It's so great how excited she is.  We've all decided to keep the sex a secret - figured if it's a boy Dylan will be dressing him in pink tutu's so it doesn't really matter, plus we thought it would be a lovely little surprise.  Ask Dylan if she wants a brother or a sister and she will tell you 'it's a surprise'.  So far our names are I-spy and Honey-pie and maybe Baby Sweet Pea. 

The other day I said to Dylan "I need to show you how to change a diaper so you can learn for your baby."  She says "Mom, I already know how to change a diaper and feed a bottle, duh."  I've also taught her the most important rule about babies "never wake a sleeping baby." 

So it's safe to say what we will be doing this year for Christmas! If you're in town for the Holidays come on by, Dylan will show you her new brother or sister and how to change a diaper.

Three Amigo's

Yesterday we had a fabulous little picnic at Volunteer Park with Miles, Gia, & Momma Shannon.  It was great to see them as it has been FOREVER!  The kiddos took to playing in no time! Off to the wading pool where they played 'alligator' with some older kids.

Gia, Dylan, and Miles - three amigos

Walrus Miles

Walrus Gia

Sun bathing Queen

Gia and Bella hanging out.

Girl panties on parade.

Gia did awesome and made it all the way across the monkey bars - several times even.  Nice job Gia!

Popsicle time - YUM!

"Look at me, I'm a Penguin"

Super fun day!

Afternoon Cuddle With Maggie

Our sitter, Olivia texted me this picture today.  Very sweet.

Sifer's Come To Visit

 "Oh boy Auntie Doris and Uncle Cupcake are coming.  I can't wait!"

Awe book time with Uncle Cupcake and Auntie Doris

Ferry boat to Vashon

Meeting new friends - pretty much everywhere we go!

Awe, cuddles with mom!

Flower girl.

Boat trip with dad!

"This is the way you row, mom"

Dinner at Auntie Beans.  Here's Dylan Skyping with her cousin Danny.

Dylan's making dinner for us.

Nap time out on the patio.

Momma C and Uncle Cupcake

Uncle Cupcake and Auntie Beans

Uncle Cupcake gets a kiss!

Family time.  Uncle Cupcake, Dylan, Momma C, Auntie Doris, and Auntie Beans

Trip to Yakima with Uncle Cupcake and Auntie Doris.  We stopped off at a park to feed some ducks.

Dylan and Auntie Doris

Walrus

Book time.

Dylan came up with a great adventure for us one day.  She suggested taking the Water Taxi from West Seattle to downtown and the riding the Ferris Wheel.  She showed us the way - including finding the right dock, getting tickets and where to sit on the boat!  She was a true Julie McCoy.

Ferris Wheel

Up top

Awe, Uncle Cupcake and Auntie Doris.

Mom and D.

After the Ferris Wheel we went into the Arcade for a little ride on the carousel.

Then we headed to Pike Place Market.  Dylan stopped this awesome balloon artist - he can make over 250 animals!  Dylan choose a mermaid and sure enough he made one - totally made her day.

 It was a quick but fabulous visit - so happy to have Uncle C and Auntie D out!  Just hope we didn't exhaust them too much!  Every morning Dylan would wake up and announce she was going downstairs to wake them up.  She LOVED having her Uncle and Auntie out and is already planning their next visit!