4.5

D turned 4.5 yesterday.  Her birthday is just over a month after Christmas so she racks up a bunch of new toys in a VERY short time.  B and I decided to celebrate her half birthday so she could get a few new things later in the year.  I can't believe how quickly the time has gone!

 Weight:  36ish pounds
Height:  42 inches
Likes:  Princesses, pb & j sandwiches, strawberries, playing with S, singing, reading, learning
Dislikes: Time out, rainy days, trying new food with a smile, being alone

 She has an amazing vocabulary that constantly amazes us.  Not only does she pick up words quickly but she knows when to use them.  Right now we are working on learning to read.  She wants so badly to read a book to S and that desire can get in the way of the learning.  Some days she can't understand why she just can't know all of the words.  Her energy level is through the roof!  She loves to DO anything and talk to anyone!

 Here's a peak at our day.

 First there were donuts as a surprise!


I asked if she wanted to go to the play place at the mall or The Animated Child.  She chose Animated Child so off we went.  She built a tower, dressed as Princess D Minnie Mouse,  organized a tea party for S and I, and created a colorful path.



We watched Cars while S napped then went outside.  She ran through the hose, drew with sidewalk chalk, and made a mess with our Messy Monday creation.  (That's a whole other post for later.)


She even (willingly) shared her toys and played with S while we waited for B to come home.


When B got home we went to get his hair cut.  Then dinner was at a little pizza place where D got a turkey and cheese sandwich.  When we got home there were a couple of presents waiting for her.  What an awesome day!

The Beast doll

Lego Friends High School

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