4 1/2 Years!

It's hard to believe that Annaliese is now 4 1/2 years old! While she still wears me out most days, I can genuinely say that most days she is also a lot of fun! She has become a much better listener and has also become a bit more imaginative in her play and can be convinced to play on her own for a while.

At the Farm Parade in Lynden...lots of loud noises!

She finished up her first year of preschool and absolutely loved it! It's been really fun to hear her start saying words or singing songs in Spanish. She will use numbers and colors interchangeably and every once in a while I catch her saying something...I have a feeling she probably knows way more than we realize!

With Senora Polinder on the last day of school

With Senora Maria

Showing off her graduation cap 

Annaliese loves playing outside, especially with the neighbor girls, Chloe and Sophia, going to the park, playing outside, coloring, and 'doing crafts.' She loves to color pictures for other people and also wants to know 'what we are going to do next day (tomorrow).'

First haircut!

A few things that we might want to remember in the future:

Sleeping: Annaliese is sleeping on the top bunk of the bunk bed with her cat and her blankie. She usually goes to bed between 7:00-7:30 each night and wakes up somewhere between 6:30-7:30. Occasionally she will take a nap during the day, but usually we just have rest time for about an hour and fifteen minutes each afternoon.

Clothes: Most of Annaliese's clothes are 4T. There are a few 3T things that fit but they are few and far between at this point. Shoes vary between a 9 and 10. She is pretty particular about shoes and will primarily wear tennis shoes...regardless of what she's wearing and whether or not they match!

Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite Color: verde and rojo

May Wrap-up

Once again, as I look back through the pictures on my phone, I realize that I've taken quite a few random pictures of the girls doing normal things that are so cute! So here are a few from the past month!

We went for a run at Boulevard Park and then played by the water for a bit.

'Talking' on their phones

Say Cheese!

Playing together with their babies! 

Annaliese showing off her new book from Grandma Kelley

Annaliese said, "Take my picture and sent it to Dad." So we did:)

At the library...very focused on their puzzles.

The first night with their new bunk bed...this is where I found Haleigh when I went in to check on them!

A Memorial Day Picnic

Grandpa, Grandma, Kim and Thane went camping over Memorial Day at River Meadows Campground, just over an hour from home. We were able to drive down on Monday and join them for the afternoon. Kels and Ben also met us there so all the cousins were able to hang out and play together for a bit! We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, played frisbee, celebrated Kim's birthday and soaked up the sunshine! 

Malachi, Haleigh, Elias and Mallory playing in the dirt

Auntie Kim braiding Annaliese's hair

Chips + Dirt...what a tasty snack!

Malachi was playing with toys and this tub of water...and then
 decided it would be more fun to climb into the tub!

Grandma trying to teach Elias and Annaliese how to play LeapFrog.

Grandma playing another game with the kiddos!

Searching for the frisbee amongst the blackberry bushes

Ben, Thane and Grandpa all watching Kyle search for the frisbee...they found it:)

Annaliese and Elias playing badminton