What A Party!

The magical milestone of Two was brought in with a bang! I am talking fireworks and the whole show! The day started with “more” presents. This birthday things so close to Christmas is overwhelming! I can’t believe that the presents will stop! We had hot dogs, french fries and pop with Auntie Bubs and then went out to a big party at Festival Place (Broadmoore Lake). I’ve been told all those people, hundreds if not thousands were all there for MY birthday. I think my Mom is foofin’ me! There were ice sculptures, crafts, a petting zoo, and the best of all there were horses with a sleigh ride! The sleigh ride was great! Big horses and hay bales. My Granny Horne has horses that I ride and ride well! I wanted to ride those horses but my Moms wouldn’t let me. I had a slight melt down. I wanted to “ride neigh” not just sit on a silly sleigh. At 8:00 there were all these fireworks….just for me?….I don’t care!….I want to “ride neigh”. I managed to cry all the way home and keep on about the “neigh” for a good 20 minutes.

This past weekend we had another birthday party, but this time with my friends Moira and Tyson. We had hotdogs (again) and cupcakes with purple and neon green icing! The icing rocked….we licked the icing off and left the cupcakes. I told Mom that the icing needs to be thicker! We had so much fun fighting over MY toys. I made sure we all had a push toy to party with! Nothing like a party with a shopping cart, stroller, and a walking push toy. Good thing that Tyson started walking and brought back the push walker for Kate when she gets sturdy enough to get moving on her pegs! The afternoon ended with “more” presents. I got a Dora view master from Moira and a truck and horse trailer complete with a “neigh” from Tyson. I have been haulin’ that horse around the living room ever since. And as always, Dora is a hit!

I must say I’m looking forward to being two. I’m now 34 ½ inches tall and 24 pounds with a size 7 shoe.

Funny things I say these days….

My name is “Dora” and I’m “six”.
My “Nanna” is in her “bus” with “Trix”.
My “Nanna” (Granny) is at home with “neigh” and “moo” and “neigh and moo go night night”.
I want to straddle anything possible and “ride neigh”.
“Uce” (Lucy my dog) must go everywhere with me.
I love to wear dresses and paint my nails and toe nails. (This scares my Moms.)
I will only give hugs and kisses to Kate and “Uce”. (Moms don’t even get them so don’t feel bad if you are turned down as well.)
Favorite foods in this order: French fries, hot dogs, red / orange peppers, cucumbers, pears, little oranges, mac and cheese, anything off Moms plate and of course DIP (ketchup or ranch are preferred).
Favorite shows: Dora the Explorer, The Big Comfy Couch, “Moo” (Barnyard the Movie), and JoJo.
Favorite toys: stroller and doll, shopping cart piled with all my important possessions, my little tykes kitchen (even if the faucet doesn’t really have running water), my truck and horse trailer, and my “neighs”.
Favorite books: Farmyard Book that Granny gave me, Wocket in Your Pocket, ABC’s, Snuggle Puppy, the Poppycat series, and Goodnight Moon (still!).

I am growing up! Today I went skating and I can stand on my blades and even move a little all on my own! I don’t move too fast but just wait! I will be doing tight turns, skating backwards, and seeing the mesh before you know it!

Last of all, Kate and I would like to thank all those that came by to visit and brought or sent gifts over this holiday season.

Till next time….Ava (aka “Red” or “Dora”)