Super Nugget

A super hero mask mistakingly made it's way to our house from daycare.
I'm unsure of it's origins but Reese got a kick out of it.

Gymnastics Meet

Reese is loving the front row. Warm-ups might be better than the meet.

Reese-ism

So we're sitting here enjoying our dinner (roasted chicken, cranberry
and mandarin orange salad sandwiches served on 5-grain wheat bread
with a side of edamame...in case you're wondering). Reese sees me stab
a cherry tomato from my salad (that has ranch dressing on it), and says:

Reese: Daddy, what's that?
Daddy: it's a cherry tomato, would you like one?
Reese: is it sweet?
Daddy: No.
Reese: is it spicy?
Daddy: Nope.
Reese: Is it ranch-y?

Gator hat

Reese just grabbed this Gator hat while we were doing some shopping.
She looks so cool in it and I'm a sucker for all Gator apparel...SOLD.

Another look

It's like she's not a baby anymore. She's a liitle girl.

Ponies

Reese's new teacher put Reese in Pony tails today and she's adorable!

Yep, that's my kid..

... heading into the hotel with a ski jacket and swim goggles.

Nastics

Daddy and Reese are watchin a little Gator gymnastics.

Some Recent photos

Strike a Pose

COY adjective (coyer, coyest) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.

Tea for Two

During a recent visit from Reese's cousin, Hayley, the two young debutantes were found in the play room quietly enjoying an afternoon tea,

Recon Photo

This photo was taken last week while doing the night-time inspection of the house.

Is it weird...

...that my daughter carries full bottles of juice/Gatorade around the
house, treating and talking to them like they are her baby dolls?

I just heard her say, "No, I'm not going to put you down until you
behave."

Weird.

BTW: the photo is Reese sitting in front of a mirror with her two
"baby dolls" watching herself talk to them.

Body Heat

Reese and I were taking our daily walk to the mailbox this afternoon
when she realized that her decision to NOT let me put her jacket on
was the wrong move.

I picked her up in order to keep her warm during our short jaunt
across the street. Once she threaded her arms down my jacket sleeves
it was only common sense to zip her into my coat, right?

Reese got a big kick out of our attempt at marcupial mimicry.

A rare head-banding

It's a rare occasion for Reese to allow things to be put in her hair
(barretts, hair clips, pony tails etc.). On those rare occasions It's
even more rare for Reese to LEAVE those things in her hair.

This morning was one of those occasions when she not only suggested
she wear a head band, but she actally left it on (at least until I
dropped her off, I'm sure it didn't last long after that).

So here is a rare photo of Reese without hair in her eyes.

Nitey Nite

Tax-Season is upon us and Mommy is working late.

Reese is ready for bed and warming herself by the fire before crawling
under her sheets.

Good Night Mommy.

Goin' to France

We just asked Reese why she was packing a suitcase, she replied, "I'm
going to France".
Us: how are getting there?
Reese: I'm just gunna have to drive.
Us: what are you going to do in France?
Reese: I'm going to play with my toys, but I'm going to bring all of
you with me. I'm going to where flip-flops cause I'm not going to go
outside.
[we've been telling her that she can't wear flip-flops because it's
too cold outside]

Ten Pack

***read previous post first

Here are the ten pair of panties that were just removed in order to
facilitate a little potty time.

Valentines panties

Reese got a pack of new panties this morning for Valentines day. She
must've likes them because she immediately put ALL TEN pair on at once.

The socks are new too.

Gelato for dessert

No better way to wash down some sushi than with a little Gelato Company.

Dragonfly

We're exposing Reese to some of the best Sushi in town (those of you
familiar with the Gainesville establishment understand how educational
this is).

Reese will probably skip the Nigiri and stick with the chicken tempura.

Lil' Angel

Hanging out with the Nugget on MLK day.

Reese-ism

After being given a kiss from her Father, Reese dragged the entire length of her sleeve across her mouth. When asked why she wiped off Daddy's kiss Reese replied, "I didn't wipe off your kiss Daddy, I only wiped off the wet part."

Reese-ism

This morning Reese was being difficult during our attempt to have her
use the potty prior to our departure to school/work. When Mommy asked her if she was crying she replied very matter-of-factly, "No, I'm just whining."

Sent from my iPhone

Protection

Reese wore her new bicycle helmet all evening. Reese did not play with
her new bike at all though. Safety first!

Reese-ism

We're on our way to the book store and Reese just asked us, "Hey, when
I get hungry can we go to Old McDonalds?"

Sent from my iPhone

Footy-PJ's

Due to Reese's inability to sleep with any blankets or sheets on top
of her, we're continuing to equip her with snuggly, warm footied
pajamas during these arctic Gainesville winter nights.

It's perfectly acceptable to have your child wear footied-PJs through
puberty, right?

On a seasonal note, the Advent Calendar has just THREE more windows to
open! Reese is ready.