"Boinga"

"Boinga, boinga, boinga, boinga"
This is my new song. I like to sing it when I do all sorts of things-
like jump rope!
I bet you didn't know you could jump rope with an umbrella pull, did you?



Don't worry, Mama and Daddy don't leave this rope down all the time- just when it's time for some good jumping fun!
'Boinga!'

xoxo
Little Jumping Bean

New Summer Kicks

I think Mama must have been feeling really guilty about going away and having so much fun, because she bought me these new pretty sandals.

I just love the way they show off my tonies! And red is such a hip color these days. That Mama, she's such a sucker for cute shoes. They even have a handy strap that goes around my heel. I just hope they stay on my feet when I run around at Tammy's! Twila says they're gonna be perfect for running through the sprinkler! Yippee!

xoxo A.S.E.S

Searching for Princess Aurora

I have been WAY into watching Sleeping Beauty lately. I just love Princess Aurora! Her beautiful blond hair and her pink dress are to DIE for! And those three fairies are so sweet!

On Monday, Nana, Papa, Uncle Jeff and I went to Princess Aurora's castle in Bucksport! She lives in a place called Fort Knox -- just a half hour drive away! We walked all around that old fort looking for Princess Aurora but she wasn't home. And believe me...I looked! Around every corner, down every damp hallway, and in every room I called out "Princess Aurora! Are you here?" She wasn't. Maybe next time.

It was such a nice day out that we took a picnic. Here is a picture of me pretending to be Princess Aurora waiting for Prince Phillip to come wake me with a kiss....


Here is a picture of Nana pretending to be Sleeping Beauty. I'm going to wake her up!


The flowers were so pretty and yellow!


There are lots of nooks and crannys at Princess Aurora's house...and I didn't see one bed or couch to lay out on. We must have been walking around the dungeon...


We also went on top of this really tall bridge to see the view. It was up REALLY high but I wasn't scared.


Here are some more pictures of our fun day!

Ohhh, baby!

Last night the whole family went to my parents house for dinner.
I was re-counting for everyone Ayda's rough day- she had reached the pinnacle of crabbiness during nap time and had thrown quite a tantrum.

I stopped to take a breath during my story and Ayda turned to look at my sister, Mimi, and said, with a little shake of her head,
"I'm just a baby"

As in, I can't help myself Mama- I'm only 2.

'Just' a baby, indeed.

Jenn

Pixie Ball Extravaganza!

Last weekend I went to the most amazing event!
It was called The Pixie Ball. Mama and Nana took me and we had so much fun! There was cake and punch, dancing and socializing, and even bracelet and flower crown making!



My friend Lily was there too. She looked just like Tinkerbell!
Here we are together.



I never knew there were soo many pixies living right here in Orono. The King and Queen of the Pixies even made an appearance!



During the party we had a Pixie Promenade where all the little Pixies would, one by one, curtsy to the Pixie King after having their names read off and their magical powers noted.
My magical power- in case you didn't already know- is peeing on the potty.
At first I was a little nervous about going up and seeing the king- he is royalty, after all! But once I saw Lily do such a good job (her curtsy really is divine)



I just couldn't resist taking center stage. I even let go of Mama's hand and although I couldn't quite muster a curtsy, I gave that 'ol king a high-five!

I really loved the dancing... although sometimes my wings kinda got in the way.



Nana made my special Tutu- I really think the pretty ribbons set the whole thing off.

Here are a few more pictures of the grand event...






I can't wait till next year!!

-Little Pixie Ayda

Beep, beep, Jeep, jeep!

This was my big birthday surprise from Mama and Daddy. It's a fun pink Jeep! Now Daddy and I both have our own Jeeps... I guess Mama will have to wait for her birthday to get her own.

Daddy had to help me on my maiden voyage to Nana and Papa's house, but I'm much better at it now.

Beep, Beep! Get out the way!

xoxo ayda

Birthday Videos!

Bubbles were a big hit at my birthday party. OMG I love them! LOVE them.



I told Mama the other day "Mama, I'm not a baby! I'm TWO!"