Enjoying our family of 4

We've been having fun at the Perot Museum as of late - going there twice in three days. We have ventured out of the children's museum and love exploring the rest of the place.

No fear!

Ta-Dah!

Lovin' the remote control car 

Dress up fashion show and dance party!

After an afternoon with Cecie, O is wiped out

Klyde Warren Park or the "downtown park" is the perfect spot to play outside. It's been so cold lately that even 60s feels good. "If you catch a pigeon than you can keep it as a pet" game works every time - and Victoria was determined to catch one. Maybe next time...

The Children's Aquarium is one of V's favorite places. Here she is petting a baby alligator and checking out the sharks teeth.

5th Birthday at the Zoo - Lion King Party

For her 3rd birthday (actually it's her 5th birthday but because she only remembers the past 2 parties she calls it her 3rd). Victoria first wanted a princess party, then after seeing The Lion King musical she wanted to have a party where her guests put on the musical at Fair Park. She settled for a zoo party. She picked a rabbit and an opossum to meet with the zoo keeper. She loves animals so much and can't wait for O'Neill to be 100% potty trained so the family can get a pet. Hmm, who made this deal?

Every good party ends with a nap…

Victoria's class celebrating her birthday

5 yr old questions

I asked Victoria a series of questions to get answers about her favorite things. The last time I asked this was when she was 3. It is fun to compare what has changed and what hasn't…

What is your favorite color? purple and pink
Favorite food? peanut butter and jelly, pizza
Favorite dessert or treat? ice cream, lollipops, gummy bears, jelly beans
Who is your best friend? All the girls from her class, Lili Carter, Clare Harkness, Calla Cornelius, Lillian Andrade
What is your favorite toy? miniature animals
Favorite fruit? watermelon, peach, plum
Favorite cartoon? Sophia the First
Favorite outfit? Turquoise and white dress that matches brother
Favorite game? Candyland, Chinese Checkers (even though she makes up her own rules)
Favorite snack? Teddy Grahams
Favorite animal? Lion and Giraffe
Favorite song? Apart of Your World, I Just Can't Wait to be King
Favorite movie? The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cinderella
Favorite book? The Little Mermaid
Favorite cereal? Special K with strawberries, Fruit Loops
Favorite thing to do outside? Swings, Scooter
Favorite holiday? Christmas, Valentine's
Favorite drink? water and smoothie
Favorite thing to have for breakfast? turkey bacon, bagels
Favorite thing to bring to bed? Bobbie and Froggie
What do you want to be when you grow up? nurse and a princess