London Says

Don't let this sweet face fool you.....this little girl is full of sass!! Mostly we laugh, but sometimes we just shake our heads.  Oh Londy Lou, it's a good thing we adore you!

(Trying to get after London)

Me: London, you need to listen!

London: No, you need to control your temper!

London: Daddy, how is your pie?

Darcy: My pie is delicious! How is your pie?

London: My pie is disgusting!

(At the park. London is chatting away to another parent there)

Me: London, why don’t you play on the slide with Mason? (Trying to get her to leave the other mom alone)

London:  Mom! I’m trying to talk! 

Darcy: How was nursery today?

London: Not good. Not good at all.

(Our conversation before Joy School)

Me: London, you need to be good and listen to your teacher.

London: Why?

Me: Because she will teach you things.

London: She will teach me? NO, I will teach myself.

(I had just found the necklace we were going to send to London’s Grandma for her birthday, and it was broken)

Me: London, did you do this?

London: Calm down, Mommy. My grandma is very sweet, she will not mind.

(shopping at the Dollar Store with London, one of the employees chatted with London, gave her some bubble wrap to play, then walked away)

London yells to her, “Little Lady, come back. You forgot to take the sticker off!”

Me: London, are you going to take a nap today?

London: I AM NOT A CHILD!

(London wanted my help picking a show on Netflix)

Me: How about this one, it has a puppy in it…

London: Mommy, that’s the worst one you could ever pick! 

Summer in Michigan

August, was a busy month and flew by.  Darcy, finished his exams in mid August and was able to have a few weeks off school, which is always great.  His parents and brother, Levi came out to visit at the end of the month.  We had fun shopping, eating, going to the beach, a Tigers game and the Detroit Zoo.  It was great to see them and they were such good sports about squishing into our tiny apartment for the week.  I actually took a ton of pictures, so here you go:

Fun at the splash park in Lake St. Claire

Lake St. Claire beach

The kids loved playing in the sand

We met up with Sue's brother, Steve from Ohio. It was our first time meeting him.

mini golf

At the Detroit Zoo. The kids (and adults) loved it!

crocodiles

Londy, the snake charmer

The kids loved spending time with their grandparents

The tiger  is always one of our favorites

Family picture (the best we could do...)

London, loving her new tiger toy"Simba" from Grandma Sue

The peacocks on the zoo grounds would come quite close up to people, naturally London tried scare it away with her tiger

The polar bear was awesome.  He swam right by us!

I think this is supposed to the vet or something

Londy, crashed as soon as we left the zoo gates.  Such a fun day!

Birthday Girl!

A few weeks ago we celebrated Londy's 3rd birthday.  That's right....I said 3rd!!! Seriously, where did those three years go??  I have decided I am no longer a fan of my kids growing up.  It was fun and all when they were babies, but I would be just fine if they would stop it now.

At age 3, London is still a ball of energy.  She is so funny, and crazy, and sweet.  She is good at sharing and helping mommy, and is a wonderful big sister.   She is a girly girl, and loves to wear beautiful dresses, shoes, jewelry, and make-up.  She loves princesses and puppies.  She is very out-going and loves to make new friends and meet people.  It's a good thing we adore her, because listening is not her forte, and she knows how to give us a run for our money.  Overall, she is a gem and we couldn't imagine life without her!

We had a little birthday party for her at a park with some of her friends in Michigan.  It was a mermaid/ under the sea theme.  We kept it pretty simple, but I think it turned out OK.  London, was super lucky and was able to have her "Grandma Sue" and "Grandpa 'Lon", here in Michigan to celebrate with her.  It made her day extra special and of course, they spoiled her rotten.  

I am so terrible at taking pictures, but here are a few of her little party:

Friends!

birthday craft

 

painting kept the kids busy for a long time...except London, she was ready to play after a few minutes

Birthday lunch: PB&J starfish sandwiches, goldfish crackers, grapes, marshmellow pops

singing to the birthday girl

opening presents

our birthday princess

water balloons!

close up of the cupcakes and water bottles

 

opening presents from the grandparents, mommy and daddy.

We couldn't forget about Mase, he got to open a present too. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!