Fun with Ruthie

Ruthie is one of your best friends. You love spending time with her and you are constantly asking when you can see her again!

Major Catching Up

Well, Natalie, we have been reaaaalllly bad about updating your blog.  Between being able to quickly share pictures on facebook, and honestly being a bit distracted with your brother (that is coming in about 3 months) we are way behind.  I am going to update a ton of pictures now...Forgive your mom for the fact that they are not going to be in chronological order!
You are an amazing little four year old that cracks us up every day and that we love so very much!

Quiet cats

We're pretending that we're at a restaurant. Nat said she had a cat. Nickie said she's not sure if cats were allowed. Natalie said "no, they'll be quiet, I promise!"

4 years old!?

Seriously, how did this happen? I can't believe our baby is four years old! We have a fun filled weekend planned. More to come!

Cookies and Santa!

Wow, what a busy day we had! First we went to see Santa at the mall. Natalie was shell shocked at first, but we coaxed a semi-smile out of her. I think she was genuinely just star struck. The Santa was really nice and kept calling her beautiful.

Then, after our nap (yes, Mommy, daddy, Natalie and Pumba all took a nap), Natalie made cookies with mommy and decorated them. She loved eating them. It took some convincing to get her to STOP eating them!

Sick Girl

Our poor girl. We've flirted with keeping you home from school the last 3 days, as you've been waking up miserable. Today you told us you couldn't open your eyes. You eventually did, so I don't know if it was light sensitivity or what, but we decided to keep you home today. Mommy has a Dr appointment set up for you this morning too. I hope we figure you out. I miss my happy Natalie! I love that you can smile even when you don't feel well though... I love you!

Mama Mia! Chef Natalie Makes A Pizza!

Nickie had a coupon for a free "mini Murph" pizza kit from Papa Murphy's (with the purchase of a family sized pizza). We decided to take advantage of the deal, and we're glad we did! Natalie absolutely loved the process of making her own dinner. She doesn't even normally like pizza all that much, but after her pizza came out of the oven, she ate the entire thing!