Happy 3rd Birthday Catherine Anne!!

I think the saying is that the days are long but the years are short.  There is some truth to this.  Catherine is three and this momma is a bit emotional.  Emotional because I can see just how quickly it passes, these seasons of life with young children are pure joy.  (That is when they are behaving correctly!)

Because she is my second, I am able to see things a bit clearer than before. She is sprinting forward in life and loving it.  She loves school, all of her friends, and her teachers at school.  Mrs. Christina and Ms. Gabby are one of her favorite topics of conversation.  She plays with girls but also loves boy type games too.

I asked her if she wanted to take dance lessons this fall or play soccer.  She looked at me and said "Mom, I want to kick a ball."  Apples really don't fall far from trees.  As parents we realize how blessed we are to have this red-headed lad that is truly fearless and willing to try anything.  She is ready for any adventure that comes her way.  

Dance Party at home

Pretty good iPhoto of the 4 of us

They finally found the largest cactus in North West Houston 

Clearly not a fan of princess dress up

Well behaved at the grocery store as long as she gets the yellow cart

Every year we ask the same questions-

What is your favorite color?

Yellow & pink

What is your favorite food?

Red beans & rice with sausage and broccoli

What is your favorite toy?

Hello Kitty doll

Who is your best friend?

Hayden

What is your favorite thing to do?

Watch Mickey Mouse; playing in the dinosaur pool; going to the zoo to see the animals

What is your favorite game to play?

Hide and Go Seek

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Hello Kitty and take care of animals

What are you most thankful for?

My food.  My doggie.  My bumblebee kite and the beach.

What is the best thing that happened to you this year?

Going to the beach

What do you like about being 3?

Going to school.  Going to school.  Sleeping in a big-girl bed.