Alphabet & Writing

Erin is getting REALLY good at writing her name and the alphabet.  She can spell simple words (Erin, fun, mom, dad, etc.) She loves texting and tries to ready EVERYTHING.  We are really proud of her! She isn't even four yet!

Wrote the alphabet entirely on her own

drew Rapunzel on 20 invitation envelopes for her princess birthday party

Erin drew a picture of me and wrote "Mom" all by herself (no spelling or writing help!)

Friends

Playing with my Camera Settings. This is "fishbowl"

Beer Bottle Cap Table

It is finally finished!!!

Winter Fun

This winter has been quite mild to say the least. We had to take advantage of any snow we had.  Erin had a couple of good "snow playing" days sprinkled throughout the season. On the most recent, I grabbed my camera and headed out for a minute.

They made a fort with her swimming pool.

Purdue vs Northwestern

Ryan and I met Phil and Kip and Wrobel and his friend Matt in West Lala a few weekends ago for a Sunday evening basketball game. We had a blast with our friends!

We spent a bit of time at Harry's. :) Good times!

Phil and Ryan

Megan and Kip

Matt and Wrobel

Dress Up



Erin has really taken to dressing up. She always seems to be wearing her tiaras, high heels and various other accessories whenever given the chance.

And Cowgirl hats!

Erin wearing Grandma's glasses on a stick for her murder mystery party this weekend





 






My Love: Pinterest

Ode to Pinterest:

Oh how I love thee. What would I have done without you?!? I didn't know I couldn't live without a headband holder

or a chalkboard wall.

What would I do without a hair piece board,

bottle cap magnets

diaper cake motorcycles

or marble magnets?

I find so much I have to have. It is very difficult to choose!  So many pins, so little time.

Now to decide what to do next! (bottle cap table is looking good!)

Notre Dame Basketball

Brian won tickets to go see the Notre Dame Men's basketball team play South Florida.  Erin and Ryan went with Brian and Great Grammy.  Erin, of course, loves all things "Doter Dame" and was all decked out for the occasion.
 

Notre Dame Earrings, Headband, tshirt and shamrock socks!



At the game, she insisted on having a hot dog (even after eating a good amount at dinner!)

New Year's Eve

As is our annual tradition, we headed down to Lakeville to ring in the new year with the Weatherly's.  My brother and Taylor made the trip with us. We had a great time with great friends!

Taylor and Mitch

diana and Jocelyn

Playing BP (Zach and I had a miraculous come from behind win!)

Erin & Her Makeup

Erin got tons of makeup, jewelry, jewelry boxes and dress up items including tiaras, tutus and high heeled shoes for Christmas. She loves every bit of them!  One evening she did however go a bit overboard on her makeup...

Luckily we weren't going anywhere! She is actually quite skilled at eye makeup application! Maybe she'll be a hair-beauty girl!