Quinn's Pictures

Quinn got a digital camera from Santa this year.

She has taken 100s of pictures. Unfortunately, most of them are so dark and blurry that we can't tell what it is. She pushes down on the button so hard that she grunts a little and her fingers shake! With that being said- here is her first gallery!

Kitchen Wall

Daddy - being silly

Zelda

Grandpa

and PopPop

Interchangeable dressing teddy magnets

and a close up of Grumpy Bear

Momma cooking with Gilbert watching

Momma- when she had pink eye!

Gilbert

Clifford

Cheese!

Momma doing the dishes

Daddy's 'tar

Surprise Attack on Momma

Daddy's foot

Surprise attack on Daddy

Amazed

Yesterday we all went to Uncle Richie's house to celebrate my Dad's 53rd birthday. We had a great time- for some reason I didn't take any pictures though :(

On the way home Quinn and I were talking about how when she is fully potty trained she will be able to go to "dance school". This has worked as an incentive many times before. We talk about all of the cute dresses and shoes that she might wear. We discuss how she will wear her hair and meet new little friends.

This time was different though. When I told Quinn yesterday about dance school she was quiet.

Then she asked me in a super shy voice if she could go to "rock and roll school".
I asked her to repeat what she said and she replied that she "wanted to learn to play a 'tar ".

I almost started to cry. I know it might not seem like a lot but I LOVE seeing what Quinn wants to do, what her interests are. I love that she was nervous to ask to do something other than what I though she wanted- but still did. She has her own interests and wants to express herself.

Dan and I are already looking into getting her a little 'tar of her own. For a while Dan can teach her. He is so talented and it will be a fun activity for them. Plus, this way we can see exactly how interested she is in learning- after all, she is only 3

Best Buddies

Quinn and Gilbert rarely are this gently with each other.

She wrote him many impromptu songs while they were resting together. The lyrics to the song are:
Gilbert- Mommy loves you
Daddy thinks you're beautiful
Quinny loves Gilbert 'cause
he need a sister too.

Dress Up

Isn't she lovely?

The Cut

Yesterday was the last straw. I was tired of having issues about brushing her hair or how it was going to be styled each day. I love long hair and all of the options that it offers... but not for a 3 yr old. I told Quinn yesterday that if she didn't stop whining about her hair that we were going to get it cut- and I do not make false threats.

Before

During


After


I love the short cut. It is simple and sweet. Quinn looks younger to me now and her cheeks couldn't be any bigger but I love it. This morning when she woke up and rolled out of bed, her hair was still cute! (as in no huge tangle in the back or dreads underneath!!!)

Fun in the Kitchen

I have been trying to find more kid friendly dinners recently. When I say "kid friendly" I mean with easy steps to make and something that Quinn will have at least one job to do that is fun. She is a great eater so that makes it easier.

Anyway, I found a recipe for edible bowls for eggs. You use egg roll wrappers and bake them in the oven. You need to spray "butter" on each side of the wrapper and spread it around - that was Quinn's fun job. Then I carefully placed them in a cupcake sheet

Before

After

Once bowls are baked immediately remove from pan to prevent sticking

While the bowls were baking I made scrambled egg beaters with scallions and cheddar jack cheese.

I think that Quinn was in HEAVEN! She ate 3 of them!

The finished product

Quinn and I just LOVED the little bowls and have been thinking of other things to put in them like veggie fried rice or even make little taco salads!

"We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy two ear!
Good tight things we bring
to you and your king
Good tight things on Christmas
and a happy two ear"