Bella at Preschool

Bella came home from Preschool today with this poster.

I love it!

I thought I would share what she likes at age 4.

The very best part of this poster is where it asks who her friends are and it says Kendy!

She really means Kennedy, but when she says it, it always comes out Kendy!

This is my sweet girl holding her poster proudly!

And in case you can't read the picture it says:

It's all about Isabella Schwartz

I am 4 years old

I live in West Jordan

My family is:Mom, Dad, Bella, Emma, Lily

I want to be a Veterinarian when I grow up

My friends are: Taylor, Kendy, Kya, Ivy, Cameron, Miss Kelci

(Only Kennedy and Kaia are misspelled.)

Favorite food: Hot Dogs

Favorite Color: Purple and Pink

Favorite Book: Barbie Traveled

Pet: Lily

Best Friends

Meet our new dog, Lily!

There seems to be some confusion to both Lily and Emma on what species they are.

Lily thinks she is a baby and Emma thinks she is now a dog.

Emma thinks it is HILARIOUS to drop her bottle and watch Lily try to drink it.

Emma tries to eat Lily's dog bones on a daily basis.

Where ever Emma is Lily has to be, and vice versa.

Lily thinks she needs Emma's car seat......

Emma thinks she needs Lily's bed.

They both are partner's in crime.

and they are Best Friends!

End of year

Christmas this year was great.... But also different. Something our family will just have to get used to.

James worked his little butt off. He worked, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The day after Christmas and also New Years Eve.

My family was kind enough to change our Christmas party from the 24Th to the 23rd to accommodate James.

We were lucky enough to have him in the morning on Christmas. Santa made it too! Bella put out food for the Reindeer and they ate most of it and left a little glitter behind. We left cake balls for Santa and he left Bella a note telling her thank you for thinking of his reindeer and for being a good girl this year.

This is a picture of the girls on Christmas Eve in their new jammies.

NYE

My Grandpa started this tradition. He picked it up in Germany and passed it down to us. We put our shoes under the tree on New Years Eve. Magically in the morning it's filled with goodies! I actually don't know much about it and I wish I could talk to my Grandpa more about it. I tried using the internet but I got mixed info so I will ask my mom but right now it's to late. All I know is that I got stuff in my shoes, and so will my kids!

My favorite part as a kid was I got my very own 2 liter of soda.

It was MINE!

I didn't have to share with my brothers and sisters, it was just mine!

James was working on NYE so his shoe magically appeared in his truck.

And does not appear in this picture.

2011 was rocky. I'm glad it's over.

We had to get used to James' new schedule.

Me not working and just being home, has been harder than I expected at times.

James' mom passing away in June was the hardest part. I'm glad my kids got to meet her.

She is a wonderful person.

I'm getting closer to my weight goal but still not there.

So here we go 2012!

My favorite picture of 2011

My wishes for 2012

1. Get Emma to sleep through the night. (Very first thing that needs to change)
2. Get more organized
3. Loose more LBS
4. Run a race (maybe start with a 5k)
5. Decorate our bedroom
6. Eat healthier
7. Go on a vacation with just the hubby
8. Go on a family vacation
9. Have fun