Celebrating Izze turning 3!

I can't believe my little Punk is almost 3 years old. Sometimes it's weird to think she could be that old, she's still pretty small and still my little baby in so many ways, but other times, she's so mature and kind and compassionate and smart... she could be turning 5!
Izze can write her name and can spell out both Izze and Isadora. She can recognize, all the letters in her name, the letters J,K,M and O. She can count to 15 by herself and 20 with help. She loves to paint and color and learn. She'll ask me to teach her about things she's interested in. Lately it's bees and babies. She is very nurturing and loves babies. She loves playing in her kitchen and playing games. She absolutely loves to read. We read more than 10 books a day! She can play on the computer. She does chin ups in gymnastics. She can do a cartwheel and an arch up... she is incredible. Something I didn't know about three year olds... their snuggles get better and better!

Izze's birthday isn't until Saturday... a very cold snowy Halloween birthday! We celebrated her birthday last Saturday. And my mom took her to Build-A-Bear on Thursday night.

Izze has been talking about going since Owen turned 4 in August. Honestly, this was the worst time we've had a BABW. They didn't even acknowledge Izze's birthday at all... she was terrified of the girl stuffing her bear. We made it fun though. Stuffing Pedal Giving her "Sparkly Snow Leopard" a bath. She almost chose a turkey. But mostly she was torn between the Kooky Spooky Kitty and The Sparkly Snow Leopard. Considering she has like 30+ Build-a-Bears, there were few to pick. Chilling with Lainey at Gymboree. Move onto Friday, Izze's party. It really went well. This is the "Barbie Witch Cake" exactly how Izze wanted it too. Jeremy's mom helped Izze to decorate it, just the way she wanted it. I really couldn't do this. I stayed far far away from the cake baking/decorating process! Haha! Casey and Shannon made a second cake for Izze. I'm glad they did. It was chocolate mousse cake. Izze LOOOVES Skelanimals too. We made necklaces with Halloween charms. I'm actually really glad we did this activity. It wasn't expensive and it was fun. Avery. Izze's cousin, she just turned 5 at the beginning of the month. Izze's cousin, Parker, almost 7. Izze's cousins Ammon, 5 (Mr. Incredible) and Carson, 6 (Zorro) didn't break character most of the party. Izze's closest cousin, Ella, 2 and-a-half. Checking each other out. Playing "Pumpkin Patch" balloons filled with loot to take home. Filling the 100 or so balloons gave me the worst blisters ever. I'm talking they're about an inch long... Note to self... mini notebooks aren't mini enough to fit in balloons. Opening presents. Each present was this good. She also naturally thanked everyone by name after she opened their gift. Good girl. Pause for a moment. Izze's cousin threw a pretty heavy gift at Izze's forehead. She was just trying to help. Singing Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday to you. We had so much fun and Izze got quite the haul!
Heidi's family gave her two puzzles to help write her letters and numbers.


Stacy's family got her a Fancy Nancy dress. She would wear it every where if she could.


Casey and Shannon made her that chocolate cake and got her a Hello Kitty fortune cookie maker.


Our neighbors Briseis and Aurora got her Elefun and a Skelanimals stuffed animal.


Jordan got Izze Monsters Vs. Aliens


Parker, Avery and Kyson got Izze a Ni Hao Kai-Lan game.


Grandma and Grandpa Parkin gave her a hand carved Noah's Ark


Grandma Hansen gave her a nightgown


Great Aunt Sheila & Great Grandma Parkin gave her some money.


Grandma and Grandpa Halliday gave her a cradle, a view finder, the build a bear, some cute clothes and boots.


We got her an art desk and chair, Fancy Nancy phone, Fancy Nancy Frenchy dog, Snow White, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, A Yo Gabba Gabba game and some clothes. We still haven't given her some Fancy Nancy books and we're taking her to the store on her birthday to pick out something else.


She was totally spoiled. What a lucky lady!

Witchy Woman.

On Friday, my sister and I went to Wee Witches Weekend at Gardner Historic Village.

Izze had a ton of fun and is still more than pleased to be a witch for Halloween.




Sydney, Ella and Izze watching the "Hula Hoop Witch"


Izze's costume from behind.


Such a sweet sweet girl.


Riding a tractor to meet A.REAL.LIFE.WITCH.ARE.YOU.KIDDING.


The thrill was short lived. Izze was absolutely terrified of Matilda.




Attending a funeral for a dear cockroach friend, who was squished in the house. This is Queen Hyperspeed Helga. Izze looooved her.


Learning about poisoned apples, magic brooms and wart cream.


Izze really did like her, she was just a little nervous about being alone with her for a picture.

She got autographs from a few of the witches and she was so very proud.



She really had a great time, I'd go back again and again every year for sure.

The cutest thing is that Izze asked for a "witch party" for her birthday and I told her we were going to the "witch thing" and just before we left she asked me so sweetly, "Mommy, does this mean I'm 3 now?" SO DARLING! I said, "What do you mean, Izze?"
"Because we're going to this witch party, I'm 3 now!"

I told her she won't be 3 until the end of the month, but we'd get a lot of good ideas for her party.

Giveaway.

I've been following her blog for a while and I stalk her etsy quite frequently. Almost bought a Fancy Nancy dress for Izze too, but Izze changed her mind for her birthday theme and wants a witch party. So this giveaway is perfect for her.

http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-halloween-skirt.html

She makes the most darling things. :D

New Blog.

Izze decided she wanted to have a blog too. So we started a book blog.

We read a lot of books in our house. So why not start reviewing them?!? Izze tells me about the story and we take note of our favorite parts. And rate them 1-5

Her first two reviews are up right now.

izzelovestoread.blogspot.com

Please follow it! We're going to do a review at least once a week, but sometimes more. We even did two today!

Ok... really.

We had a lot of hiccups with getting internet here. Everyone thought everywhere in Daybreak had free fiber optic internet. I guess there are a few streets that just don't get it.

We finally have it, and I am committed to keep this blog up. I love reading all the blogs of our family and friends. So I need to give to get right?

And you know our blogs are the best with pictures of the cute little people in our lives...

Without further ado.

I have several pictures from this summer.

First off, my little fishy girl. She can swim underwater about three feet by herself. She loves going underwater and could swim all day if I'd let her. You can really see her missing tooth here now.






For Jeremy's birthday Izze got him the DJ Lance Hat, she was so excited. She thought, this is something she really wanted, so she knew her dad would love it too.





Izze being cute again.


I know she's got a booger face, that's what happens when you ride against the wind. I didn't do a thing to this photo, she's just so darn beautiful! :D I can't help but brag!


Showing me the rock she found, she loves painting rocks and giving them as gifts. You can also see her name bracelet I found at the farmer's market. I never thought it a million years I'd find Isadora, and I did... all I had to do was wait until the Ecuadorian family started a booth of these!


Izze told me she wanted to grow out her hair... but we both decided on a whim to get her hair cut, short and choppy.





She loves riding her bike. We ride it almost every night.




and even though this is out of order. We got her dance class pictures back.


I'll update a lot more often, smaller too. Izze dance class is starting up again soon. The classes I teach are up and running. I'm taking a few classes now too. We're always staying busy, so hopefully that means we'll have a lot to post about. :D

My... how I've neglected you.

Tomorrow? I promise pictures and an update. The Parkin family is as busy as they come.

Desperately Seeking Pictures.

The craziness that ensues... in picture form.

Izze's mother's day party at school. She made me a huge card showing me how much she's grown since starting school (not at all). And potted a pansy for me... which I left at the apartment (wah wah wah). And she frosted me cookies.



Packed up/ after pajama day at Izze's school... where she had a big "D" accident and came home in mismatched jammies... but hey... I at least remembered to pack another pair of jammies on pajama day. GO MOM!



Izze running through the sprinklers in Jeremy's parent's backyard. She is pretty cute...





And visiting our new house today... That's Jeremy's dad, Jeremy and Isadora... with the fresh blood drawn wound. And our nephew Parker.


I don't have photoshop on this laptop... so no fancy stuff... just pictures you were dying to see. :D

Tomorrow... Tomorrow!! I love ya'! Tomorrow!