An interview with KG

I documented evie's third birthday with an interview.  I couldn't help myself and had to do the same thing with keller grace. It's a tad late but owell.

July 12, 2015

What’s your name? Keller Grace
What’s your favorite color? Pink and purple
Who’s your best friend? Mommy and Mrs. Thimijan. And I love my Jesus.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to play.
What makes you happy? Tickling.
What makes you sad? *sticks lip out and pretends to cry.
What’s your favorite animal? Horse.
What’s your favorite book? Abc book.
What do you like to do with Mommy? Play.
What do you like to do with Daddy? Tickle.
What do you like to do with friends?  Play.
What do you like to do outside? Swing.
Where do you like to go? Omaha. Library! Mall!!
What is your favorite food? Chinese.
What is your favorite drink? Apple juice.
What is your favorite thing to watch on tv? Singing time.
What’s your favorite song to sing? Ba ba black sheep.
What’s your favorite toy?  Babies.
What's your favorite game? Hide and seek. 

Our family of FIVE

Last weekend we went to an event out at Deer Springs Winery that hosted animal rescue organizations from the Nebraska. We've been thinking about getting a dog for the past year and thought it would be fun to go take the girls to meet some pups. We had a great time!  We stopped by R.U.F.F. Rescue's booth and met some wonderful dogs. But my heart was smitten with a little mini schnauzer named Riker. 

We enjoyed talking to Riker's foster mom and dad and really felt like he was the guy for us. He was very timid but so sweet. 

My friend Andrea was volunteering at the event so I told her to go meet him and send me her thoughts. She agreed...this guy's a keeper. 

So we filled out an application that day. They reviewed and approved our application in less then 48 hours and we set up a home visit for Tuesday night. 

We weren't sure if he was home for good that night or not, so, Andrea lent me a kennel and pillow just in case he was home forever. I stopped at petco for some little toys and the rescue volunteers arrived with Riker in tow. His foster mom came too. We sat together and chatted and he immediately bonded with Erik. Evie kept begging me to let him stay with us. And he did!! June 9, 2015 was his gotcha day and we couldn't be happier. 

Riker is now Ryker and loved by our family already. He is very shy but is coming out of his shell!!

Our new vet, Dr. Ruppert is just wonderful!

Welcome home, Ryker. We love you. Oh, and thanks for not shedding and already knowing how to go potty outside. 

memorial day weekend 2015

this memorial day weekend was so wonderful!  my birthmom and her husband came to visit!  not only were they here to celebrate keller's birthday, but we enjoyed the entire weekend together.  i did a little patio revamp and we were able to enjoy the patio even more with the comfy new space.  wonderful memories with gramma and grandpa!

#kellergraceturnsthree

we had a houseful for keller's third birthday.  all of her grandparents were there which made it extra special!  we enjoyed tacos and the most beautiful watermelon cake and cupcakes!  such a great day celebrating!

three years old

keller grace. you make a room full of people laugh with your sassy and fun loving personality.  you are so thoughtful and remember everyone by name.  if you don't know them...you go get to know them.  

at three years old you love music!  you love to sing and your favorite songs are somewhere over the rainbow and amazing grace.  you dance at church when the band plays and whenever you hear music at our house.  you will put on a show for anyone who asks.  at your three-year checkup you weighed 32 lbs and were 38 inches tall.  your normal volume is typically a shout because you are so excited about everything life has to offer.  you know all of your letters but sometimes mix up K&X and O&Q.  you know that A is for alligator, and B is for bret, E is for evie, K is for keller, P is for papa, T is for tom, U is for umbrella, and Z is for zebra.

you have a new found affection for GUM.  you love it.  you also love suckers, books, and baby dolls.  you love your blankie and can't sleep without it.  your bed is packed full of all of your friends and you notice when one of the twenty is missing.  you love to draw and you are left-handed.  you like to pick on your sister, but she's your best friend.

you can count to twelve and sometimes fifteen.  you know all of your colors and most of your shapes.  you have so much adventure in you it scares me.  you don't seem to be afraid of anything.  you can get dressed by yourself and really love being independent.  we hear "i do it!" quite frequently.  you love being outside and playing with daddy.  but you are a mommy's girl at bedtime.  no one else is allowed near your room.  you and mommy love to read books and sing songs together.  and you really like to be "snug as a bug" in your bed.

you are a big girl who uses the potty.  your favorite foods are avocado, berries, and cucumbers.  you also really like noodles and cheese.  you speak very clearly in 4-10 word sentences.  most everyone you meet can understand you.  

kid, you have brought us a joy we never knew we were missing.  you are full of spunk.  you are full of charisma.  you can drive us crazy with your determination...but never let that go, sweet girl.  you will be a world changer. i'm certain of it.

  

preschool graduation

evie has had a wonderful year at messiah lutheran.  her teacher, mrs. thimijan is the most delightful human.  she poured into the kiddos and evie really thrived this year.  we enjoyed an evening celebrating her graduation!

preschool pals + cousins = evie and adrienne

preschool bestie sydney

 

mrs. t + sydney + evie