4 Years Old!

Crazy to think that Little Miss Annaliese is 4 years old! She is becoming such a little girl! The majority of the time she is such a joy to be around and she has such a big heart, always very concerned about those around her.  She also has an incredible laugh:)  We are working on following directions the first time, being a good listener, and taking good care of her things. It is definitely a work in progress and I actually think all of the excitement and sugar that have come with her birthday have made this a lot harder! On the way to school last week, I told her I didn't like the grumpy Annaliese who didn't like to listen and wondered where my happy Annaliese went. She told me that Happy Annaliese was at school and she would try to find her while she was at school!

Annaliese has been very excited to turn 4. For several weeks, she would look at the calendar and ask if it was November 25 yet. And now she continually points out that she is 4 and that since she is 4 she should be able to do different things or eat more snacks!!

 Checking out her new microscope

Here are a few of her favorite things (according to her)
  Favorite color: Green/Verde
  Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese and broccoli (yes...this is what she asked for for her birthday dinner!)
  Favorite tv show: Daniel Tiger
  Favorite book: Goodnight Moon (although she asks us to read Stellaluna all the time...)
  Favorite game: Candy Land
  Favorite dessert: Marshmallows
  Favorite thing to do at school: Color
  Favorite thing to do with Daddy: Hug him
  What do you want to be when you grow up: Winnie the Pooh
  Who are your best friends: Elias and McKinley and Keziah

Annaliese currently loves all things Elsa and Anna, playing games, watching movies, going to school and church, reading books, singing, and helping me in the kitchen. She is very cuddly and likes to sit on top of me any chance she can.

 Annaliese's birthday treat at school...which was also the day of the Thanksgiving Party!

Just horsing around together

 Annaliese loves doing crafts...especially those that involve cutting, taping or painting!

She has a rest/quiet time every afternoon. Most of the time she plays quietly, but occasionally she falls asleep:)