Happy Labor Day!

Since the storage capacity on this blog is over 75% full and my baby brother, Ian Samuel, was born today, our family has decided to start a new blog. Please visit our very special new blog at: http://KateandIanToday.blogspot.com!

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More Happy THIRD Birthday to ME!

I took my Daddy swimming after my birthday nap. Following our swim and a DELICIOUS (Gaga-made!) dinner, we had another YUMMY birthday celebration with cupcakes and candles. What a SPECTACULAR birthday!

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Happy THIRD Birthday to ME!

I woke up this morning to my Mommy, Daddy, Gaga, and Papa singing "Happy Birthday" to SWEET ME! It might have been a little overwhelming, as I immediately rolled over, closed my eyes, and pretended to go back to sleep (with a very sheepish smile on my face, of course)! Following my dramatic interpretation of a SHY CHILD, I found a special celebration downstairs. I opened presents with my assistant, Mommy, and baked cupcakes with my other assistant, Gaga. What a special day to celebrate ME!

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Wednesday, September 1

My PAPA and GAGA arrived today to celebrate my THIRD birthday and "Zimbabwe-My Nutella-The Button Thing-Gingerbread Head's" birth! I am SO thankful they are here (even though they brought a Midwestern HEAT WAVE with them)!

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Tuesday, August 31

I made my own BREAKFAST this morning! In fact, I created my own strawberry, banana, and vanilla yogurt parfait with a kid-friendly fruit slicer and a fun cup. I am SO big! (and/or my Mommy is a 39-weeks pregnant slacker!)

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Sunday, August 29

Things (especially my Mommy!) have slowed down immensely at my house over the last couple of weeks. My Mommy and I are spending lots of time cuddling, reading, playing, and resting as we prepare for "Zimbabwe-My Nutella-The Button Thing-Gingerbread Head" (These are all of the names I have given to my BABY BROTHER thus far!) to arrive in the coming days. No matter how slow things may be around here, we're always up for a practice birthday party!

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Tuesday, August 24

I took my Mommy to meet my new doctor today. I had my three-year-old well check and I did a GREAT job! The doctor told me that I am healthy and growing GREAT! In fact, I am 37 1/4 inches tall (54%) and 30 pounds, 13 ounces (50%). I've attached a photo of sweet ME in my very first hospital gown!

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Monday, August 23

Thanks to my very special PAPA and GAGA, and the super-sweet birthday gift they sent me (which Gaga let me open early because she is the BEST!), I am no longer the kid with homemade fairy tale accessories. Thank goodness! With that said, I am still the kid with homemade frozen yogurt popsicles instead of "real" ice cream. I guess I can't win 'em ALL!

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After I take my Mommy and Daddy out for DIM SUM, I LOVE exploring all of the fish and sea creatures in the tanks!

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Saturday, August 21

I took my Mommy and Daddy to FAMILY FUN DAY in our neighborhood this afternoon. I LOVED watching "Mr. Balloon Man" make me a special heart-shaped flower for sweet ME!

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Monday, August 16

It was finally WARM enough to take my Mommy to the SWIMMING POOL today. I am such a FISH! I learned how to float on my back ("All by myself, Mommy!") and make bubbles in the water today!

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Sunday, August 15

I took my Mommy to my favorite LIBRARY this afternoon. I've attached a photo of me pretending to be a STATUE with "Bobby" and "Gingerbread-Head!"

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Saturday, August 14

I took my Mommy and Daddy to the SPLASH PARK this evening!

Friday, August 13

I took my Mommy and Daddy to the DONUT shop (my favorite!) and to the PARK (my other favorite!) this morning. LML!

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Wednesday, August 11

There are NO words...except PURE JOY!

Tuesday, August 10

Sometimes, my Mommy has GREAT ideas...

Other times, she lets me PAINT my own TOENAILS!

Life is SO MUCH FUN!

Sunday, August 8

I took my Mommy and Daddy to an AMUSEMENT PARK for TODDLERS today. I LOVED riding the dragon roller coaster (my FAVORITE!), the jumping frog (I am SO brave and apparently NOT afraid of heights!), the little red airplane, the old-fashioned car, the tea cups, and the train!

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Saturday, August 7

I took my Daddy to the BEACH today. Although it was chilly, the sand was VERY fun and the water was VERY beautiful!

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Friday, August 6

Since I LOVE looking at photos from my Mommy and Daddy's wedding everyday, my Mommy let me wear her beautiful VEIL with my beautiful "wedding dress" (and/or her white dress shirt)!

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Thursday, August 5

This morning, I made crafts with my Mommy. Since I am learning to use scissors (my favorite crafting tool right now!), my Mommy thought it would be a great "idea" to make TEETH. As you can see, I was NOT impressed!

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My Mommy and I made "Ants on a Tree" for lunch, which is celery (the TREE) with peanut butter (the BARK) and raisins (the ANTS). While I did NOT like the TREES, I scooped out the BARK and ANTS every time my Mommy turned her head!

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This afternoon, my Mommy and I walked to one of our neighborhood parks. While the .5 mile walk felt like a 5-mile walk to my Mommy who is 35+ weeks pregnant, we enjoyed the SUNSHINE and the SAND once we made it to the park!

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