She's Not a Snow Bunny

We had quite a huge snowfall for NC standards the other day.  Kids were screaming from miles around.  Kate was excited, not so much for the blanket of soft, fluffy snow, but the fact that she didn't have school.  (Not quite sure how to feel about that one...)  Anyhow, I woke up early and couldn't believe my eyes, and I wanted to wake her to share in the excitement.  But she slept in and when she did get up, I showed her the snow and she said ,"o-k, but would it be o-k if she read a couple of books in my bed?" Like I said not the most demonstrative child.  When she saw the kids sledding and asked what were they doing with those surfboards. We are a product of our environment.  

So we bundled up and headed outside.  Her enthusiasm was mild and she tolerated it for a small bit, but really as you can see by the video-she ain't no snow bunny.  Suits me fine, I rather spend my time on the beach than up on a snowy mountain any day.  Just the same, here are some pics from the snowy day and a video of Kate "enjoying" herself in the snow.

The Snow Angel from Carrie Haver on Vimeo.

Knights, Pirates, and some Princesses

The other day we went to the local puppet show. Kate volunteered to be in a skit. She wanted to be one of the knights that saves the princess. Here are a couple of snapshots of her debut.

And along the same vein, here is Kate dressed up as Captain Hook.  The past three days she has tried to take this sword everywhere, including sleeping with it.  Probably not the most cuddliest toy she has, but she's not the most demonstrative of  31/2 year olds either.

And still running along the same vein, here are the girls playing at Amelia's house.  It might not look like it, but Kate is actually dressed up as the Little Mermaid, while the other girls are various Disney princesses that we have not, thankfully, had to memorize the dress color with the corresponding princess.

Up a Tree

Kate in a tree this weekend, at her and Daddy's favorite restaurant, "The Bar".

The Little Mermaid

Santa brought Kate a Disney Storybook that contains about all of the Disney movies in storybook form.  She loves this book.  It weighs about a ton and she tries to carry it around everywhere.  I actually have to carry it downstairs for her as it is too heavy for her to manage the steps and the book.   Everyday since Christmas we read from this book...She will entertain most of the stories, but there is one that we have to read everyday.  Every day since Christmas.  The Little Mermaid.  This is no joke.  Kate is Little Mermaid obsessed.  Here she is dressed up like the Little Mermaid...We are waiting anxiously for the next obsession....

In Rainbows

Kate and I saw the most fantastic rainbow yesterday...

The Final Scene of Rosemary's Baby

Kate likes playing with her new doll bed and putting her "babies" to sleep .  After she went to bed last night, I had quite a fright and then a laugh as I tidied up the playroom. I guess you could say she just not into baby dolls....

A Family Portrait

 A representational drawing by Kate.

Happy Holidays (An Upgraded Video)

Christmas 2008 from Carrie Haver on Vimeo.

I have FINALLY composed a slide show from our Christmas Holiday! I am not happy with the resolution quality, but it's the best that I could do within Blogger's limitations. And I Must give credit to Ben Fold's overly sentimental soundtrack... But I digress...The Holiday's were great and Santa was good to us all. Kate very much enjoyed all of the festivities, but only with her usual guarded caution. Santa brought her many wonderful toys, but I would have to say her favorite remains the castle that Santa stayed up until 2 AM putting together. Damn Playmobil!

Laughing at 8 Months-(only intended for parents and grandparents...)

Laughing at 8 Months from Carrie Haver on Vimeo.

I am working with video hosts and trying to find one that works well with Blogger.  SO this is just really a test, but I'd thought I'd share, it made me smile....