Here are some of the funny things you did and said this summer:
- In June you told me that you wanted rocks and a box for your birthday to make a home for a pet rolly poly.
- One day, out of the blue, you told me, "Mom, I wanna hang out with Jesus." I thought it was so sweet. I can't wait until we are able to be with Him!
- In July you finally learned how to pump on the swings all by yourself. I am so happy about this!
- Here is a conversation we had:
Penny: Mom, have you ever had a hickey?
Mommy: What's a hickey?
Penny - It's like a Kleenex only you don't throw it away.
Mommy: (relieved) Ooooh, you mean a HANKY!
- I took you to the movies to see Inside Out. You told me you really liked it except for the parts that made tears come out of your eyes. Also, while we were there, I looked over at you and saw you chewing something, even though I had given you nothing to eat. When I asked you what you had you admitted that you had found a piece of popcorn on the floor and eaten it. Gross!
- While your daddy was cleaning the kitchen one day after dinner you asked him, "When you're done doing Mommy's chores can you please push me on the swing?" Haha!
- In August you called Whataburger "what-the-burger" and you called roast beef "gross beef." So cute!
Here are some memories from the summer...
A fun morning spent at the zoo with the Hefners and Robersons.
You discovered how to make fans this summer and made a gazillion of them.
You also loved using my hair towel after your baths.
Blowing kisses and playing with your toy bird that you bought with your own money.
Swinging happened regularly around here this summer!
Playing princesses with Daddy. Of course, you had to tell him he was doing it wrong. Because he was.
We spent a morning at the Claremore splash pad and playground with Grams. Ariani obviously did not want to sit and have her picture taken.
Snuggles and books with Grams make summer even better!
You were invited to Annalise's birthday party and you were so excited to be there!
We went on a date to Josh's Sno Shack for the best snow cones in town.
Several times. :)
You loved to find a rolly poly and play with it. You wanted to keep some in your room, but of course I didn't allow it.
Here you are with Daddy on Father's Day.
You and Ariani have started playing together more and more! She loves to wrestle with you on the floor.
Independence Day pictures by Mommy! I am still practicing my photography and love practicing on you and Ariani.
I absolutely love your zest for life!
We loved the pool at Forest Ridge and visited it regularly this summer with friends! We usually met either the Hefners or Aunt Jessica, Jase, and Ralee there.
Washing the car was another of your favorite summer activities.
We had Jenna over for a sleepover and enjoyed going out for a treat from Wendy's while she was with us. You two have been friends since you were babies!
Here you are with all of your Starr cousins on the night we celebrated Independence Day at church. As usual, Daddy helped with the fireworks and Jordan took you to play in the bounce houses. You had so much fun!
We went to Incredible Pizza just for fun one evening! You loved the games and rides.
On the 4th of July, we did a few fireworks of our own at home. You were so afraid of them and had a really hard time at first. Daddy made you face your fears and by the end you were frolicking in the backyard with sparklers. I'm so thankful that you have a Daddy that is patient with you and helps you through your fears instead of allowing you to avoid them.
Grams bought you a nail polish set and you begged me to let you paint your own nails. It took you forever and you painted about twelve layers on both your fingers and your toes. And you had the best time doing it!
We took a short two-day trip to Oklahoma City for some summer fun. Grams and Pops came with us! We went to Frontier City and you rode your first "grown up roller coaster."
You have always been afraid of getting your face wet. I don't blame you. You get that fear from me. But your daddy worked and worked with you and got you to jump into the pool repeatedly. I can't even tell you how proud I was of you! You enjoyed swimming so much more for the rest of the summer after this night.
More jumping on the bed the next morning before we headed to the OKC zoo.
At the Oklahoma City zoo with Grams and Pops.
After the zoo we went to the Science Museum for more fun.
You and Ariani love to take turns swatting flies with the fly swatter. It's the funniest thing to watch you have so much fun playing with a fly swatter.
Aunt Carole came to visit for a whole week and you had the best time with her! You got to see her almost every day that she was here and you were so bummed when she had to leave. She loves you as much as you love her!
While Aunt Carole was here she gave you your birthday presents just a few days early. One of the things she bought you were these adorable purple cowgirl boots. They look so great on you!
And now, just like that, you are five years old. I can't believe it! We started the special day with birthday pancakes.
I took you to Target to buy you a special gift and while we were there you got your very own Starbucks drink for the first time.
The evening of your birthday there was a get-together for incoming Kindergarteners at your new school at the splash pad. You had a blast and the weather was so perfect!
For your birthday dinner you chose CiCi's Pizza, or as you like to call it, Pizza CiCi's. And we brought a special dessert to celebrate. It was the perfect end to your special day!
The week of your birthday, Nana and Grandpa took you to Rustic Cuff to choose a bracelet. You had the best time shopping with Nana and picking out a sparkly pink bracelet.
Sketching in the park
We had your birthday party a few days after your birthday. It was a faux sleepover. Your friends came dressed in pajamas and brought their sleeping bags and after pizza and presents you watched a movie together. It was super cute and you had a great time!
Grams and Pops gave you this Sheriff Callie outfit for your birthday and it was your very favorite gift of all!
Bath time with Ari
Family pictures by Grandpa - I love them!
Your first day of Kindergarten was August 20. You were so excited and you absolutely loved your first day! I was prepared for you to be nervous or frustrated about starting school in Spanish. I thought you would be exhausted or whiny after school. But you handled it like a pro! You love learning Spanish and you love going to school!
Here are a few videos from our visit to the Kiddie Park in Bartlesville during the summer. We went one evening with Nana, Grandpa, Aunt Jess, Uncle Jacob, Jase, and Ralee and had such fun!
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