Big Girl Bike

Hannah received a big girl princess bike from Nonna Renee at Christmas.  At the time she was still a bit intimidated by the bikes size, and we had to push and hold on to her as well.  However, now that the weather is better we've retired the old trike, and we've been leaving her big girl bike in the back of the car.  Anytime we are at the park, or at a friends house and she wants to give it a try she can.

Now there's no going back, she's got it!

Soccer: To Play or Not to Play?

Well on the day of Hannah's 4th birthday, the JD Parks and Rec soccer program began.  The program is for 4-7 year olds, Hannah being the youngest.  We've been through two weeks of practices, 2x a week.  Hannah is into practicing as long as we are by her side.  She just doesn't want to do it without us.  Each practice we get a bit further away (i.e., hand holding, to standing beside her, to helping with the relay's, and eventually on the sidelines).

This week began the actual games.  We informed Hannah that mom and dad couldn't be on the field with her and so she has proceeded to holding the coach's hand the whole game.  We've had a few tears, as she isn't into the whole contact sport thing, but she pushes through, and so do we.  Possibly by the end of the season she'll decide she likes it, I don't know?  But quitting mid-way through is not an option, or a characteristic we wish to instill in our child.  Stay tuned for more photos and video.

*New Video Below*
Hannah's got passed the part of holding coach's hand on the field and now runs with the pack, but still isn't into kicking the ball much.   Hannah and another young girl, are just that - girls, and would rather be playing with their braids, and dancing around.

Valentine Shoot

Our dear friend Shelley, is beginning her photography business.  I believe I mentioned her company, Shelley K Photography before in one of our earlier Blog posts.  Shelley was offering a Valentine's Day shoot for a super reasonable fee, and since we didn't get any presents for the Grandparents and other family member's at Christmas time from Hannah, I thought this would be a great opportunity to send some love to all those who care so much for her.  Posted below are those photos.  

Thank you Shelley K. for capturing Hannah's first professional pictures.

 

 

The video says it all...

Memory Lane, Easter Bunny Style

It appears after years of not wanting to be too close to the Easter Bunny, Hannah has learned to let bygones be bygones.  See for yourself, she's got this one licked. 

2010

 2011

 2012

2013

Way to persevere Miss Hannah.