Winter Festivities

Leah has been busy with funfilled weekends that include various types of winter activities to gear her up for Christmas. Last Saturday night, Leah and her cousin Zachary rode the train from Bloomington to  downtown Minneapolis to watch the Holidazzle lights parade. Even though it was a bit chilly, Leah and Zachary were enamored with all of the lights and displays. They kept warm in all their winter gear and blankets. I guess Leah didn't mind because she kept asking for more. What a trooper!

On Friday, Leah rode the train yet again to downtown Minneapolis to see "The Day & Life of an Elf" at Macy's with her friend Ellie. Ellie's mother and I didn't think they would be all that interested but were wrong. They both seemed to really enjoy all of the different displays ranging from a mailroom to Santa's workshop to the bakery. Leah even started up conversations with other kids! After we walked through the North Pole, we waited in line to see Santa. Once we were next to see him, Leah darted off to go tell him "hi" but refused to sit on his lap. She just talked to him from a distance and watched her friend Ellie give him a picture she colored. Leah was even more hesistant of going near Santa after seeing Ellie cry while on his lap.  Mommy didn't want to push her otherwise Leah would possibly have nightmares for many to nights to come of this day. Needless to say, it was easy saying goodbye to Santa and thanked him for the nice button.

Leah partook in one more thing to build up this holiday which was going to Holiday in Lights at the MN Harvest in Jordan. She rode a tractor drawn hayride through the orchard admiring all of the different light displays. It was the perfect night to do this considering it was about 30 degrees. Leah didn't complain once about being cold and just sat nice by dad and mom underneath a warm blanket. There were a couple of kids singing "Jingle Bells" on the ride so Leah chimed in too knowing this song well. We ended the night with a cup of hot chocolate and finally sitting on Santa's lap at the lodge. He lured Leah in for a sucker and she took the bait.

The results are in . . .

Well according to our recent poll, looks like 88% of respondents reported that Leah resembles her mommy. Sorry dad! I'm sure this will go back and forth for awhile.  But for now mommy will gloat! Thanks to all who participated in our poll and try to stay tuned for the next. Take care!

I'm 2 Now!

It was lots of fun celebrating my birthday. I got to party 3 times! First we celebrated my birthday and my cousin Cale's 1st birthday on Grandpa and Grandma Robran's side Thanksgiving night. I got lots of cool presents like a cabbage patch doll, neat clothes, playdough, princess cups, play food, and a movie. Then we got messy eating cake, especially Cale. He needed a bath afterwards!

Then we celebrated on Saturday with Grandpa and Grandma Loverink, Grandpa and Grandma Thoms, my great grandparents, and my aunts and uncles. I had princess plates, napkins, and balloons along with really cool cupcakes mommy worked hard at. Thanks mom! I got really nice presents from everybody. I think my favorite was the shopping cart from Grandma Diane but all were wonderful! I even got a really cool princess castle clock, thanks uncle B!

My last party was with daddy and mommy. We ate at my favorite restaurant in the whole world . . . McDonald's! I was so excited to be there and I let everybody know it. Then we went home and opened presents again! I got a cool Barbie hotwheel, clothes, MagnaDoodle, and my first game- Don't Break the Ice! 

Thank you everyone for making my 2nd birthday special! 

Crazy Kid!

Leah has been busy this past weekend. Thursday- mommy and Leah went to storytime at the library. Leah didn't seem all too interested in the story being told. She was more interested in the other kids and walking in circles around mommy. Friday- she had a playdate with her friend, Ellie. The girls were busy with their babies for quite a few hours! They'd get their strollers all ready with diaper bags, blankets, and bottles. Then they had to make sure to wear their hats then walk all over the house. It was so cute! Their motherly instincts are already kicking in gear! 

Saturday- the whole family went to the library to check out some books. Initially, Leah was a little spitfire being her stubborn little self with wanting the rocking chair in the absolute perfect position but after daddy's little pep-talk in the bathroom, she came around. Sunday- it was time to find her birthday gift! Daddy and mommy were trying to be as discreet as possible. Whenever Leah was engaged with other things, mommy would quick slip an item under the cart. Looks like Leah is going to get a lot of cool presents! One she hopes to get from grandpa and grandma for Christmas is a big girl jeep! She had lots of fun pretending to drive it around WalMart! 

Speaking of birthday, mommy and daddy can't BELIEVE their little girl is going to be "2" in less than a month! Two parties are planned- one with the Loverink's and the other with the Robran's. Leah is going to have a blast! 

Check out these pics of Leah making silly faces. Jarrod and I were laughing pretty hard!

You Should be Ashamed!

Look what you did to poor little Leah when you voted for Barack Hussein Obama! Now she'll never know what it's like to have freedom of speech, listen to talk radio, shoot a gun (tough to shoot without ammo), earn her education, be responsible for her own actions, or keep her own money. It's tearing her up inside!

SHAME ON YOU (unless you voted for McCain)! All you Obama fans owe Leah a sucker (and a dollar - consider it a taste of your own medicine).

***For those of you who can't take a joke, turn on MSNBC - they'll paint you a rosey picture that won't offend***