Game

In my family we love to play board and card games. Back in December, I bought Chutes and Ladders but never opened it. Yesterday, Arya found it in the closet. We opened it and found that all the pieces were not in the box, so we improvised by using dice instead of the spinner.
Arya decided to make her own game! You place the little movers on their matching picture on the spinner board. You then try to knock them down one at a time by throwing the dice at them. We have played this little game numerous times in the last two days. Today while playing Arya started doing a little sitting victory dance. I shot a video so I could share it with you all.

Rainy Day

This morning Arya asked to go outside. I told her we couldn't because it was raining. She ran off and then re-appeared saying "FIND!" carrying our umbrella. I conceded and said we could go out if she put on her shoes but we wouldn't be able to swing since it was wet.

 An umbrella with legs!

As you can see, Arya wanted to hold the umbrella. We ended up going for a walk around the block- jumping in puddles as we went. I held the umbrella, Arya ran ahead of me and got wet...

Tricycle

This weekend we were given a tricycle from my fabulous friend Michelle. On Sunday we went and bought Arya a helmet and other gear so she was ready to ride. The trike is Disney Princess as are her gloves and knee pads but she chose to go with a Minnie Mouse helmet (even though they did have Disney Princess helmets).

                                      

 

Arya's Animals

A trip by herself...Part 2

 Buying bananas for Gramma's banana bread!

 Visiting a neighbor

 Aunt Shannon and Uncle Terry came to play!

She can always find the toy closet at Great-Grandma Joan's house.

A trip by herself... Part 1

Back in June, Arya went to Gramma Suzanne and Pa's house- without me! This was our first time being apart over night. Mommy and Daddy were in Chicago for more than a week. Gramma was very good about sending us pictures and updates about the things they were doing. Every time we were on the phone Arya was having too much fun and wouldn't talk to us. But when she got home she did seem happy to see us again. These are pictures from the first part of her trip. JD was also at Gramma and Pa's at the beginning.

 Playing the piano at Great-Grandma Joan's.

 Playing with Great- Aunt Dee.

 They were camping in the motor home at first.

 She LOVES this seat in the motorhome. She claims it every time we ride with them.

 They found a toad.

 They drew A LOT. Gramma brought us a whole portfolio of Arya's artwork.

 This girl loves her Pa!

 Now they found a caterpillar. 

 Worship team!