Ho Ho Ho

Christmas? With the presents and the Santa and the sugary treats? Roxi totally GOT it this year. Though it still took her a couple of days to get through all her presents, what with having to stop and play with each delight after opening it ... not to mention the embarrassment of riches she enjoyed in the gift department (thanks to all you Santas out there).

So, in order:
1. On the Eve, cookies and milk for the jolly old elf.
2. Xmas morning; presents, presents everywhere.
3. Oooooh, check out my cool lizard.
4. Happy hats!
5. Exhilarated and exhausted after round one of opening.

Happy Christmas Eve

A Wee Touch Of Snow

The official count was somewhere around 20 inches of the white stuff. In our house, however, it was/is called "Wowser dowsers, that's a lot of snow!" snow.

On The Catwalk

These pictures are courtesy of pal Tori, who was using me as a model for a group fashion project (she and her classmates made the dress). The target demographic for said project was pregnant and fabulous, which worked out since I'm pregnant and Roxi is fabulous.

Tis The Season ...

... to hang out with Santa.

Gobble Gobble

We were fortunate to share Thanksgiving with good friends this year.



Roxi ate at the kid's table.



Everyone enjoyed the intimate gathering ... of 24 adults and 10 kids.

A Long Overdue Introduction

This is Melissa, Roxi's first and utterly fabulous babysitter. She's a senior at CSU and a total blast. Rob and I are almost as smitten with her as Roxi is, which is to say considerably.

Crying Not Fowl

In response to a question from good friend Tori: "Are you a chicken?"

Roxi: "Chickens live on the farm. And I have hair on my head. So no, I am not a chicken."

"When I Get Older, I'm Gonna ...

... eat gumballs."
... use a knife to cut things."
... drink coffee. But for now we'll just get this coffee for Daddy."

The Softer Side of Lizards

Roxi is really into dinosaurs lately, having just acquired a bag full of them. She knows all of them by name, from Apatosaurus to Parasaurolophus to good old T-Rex, and frequently begs Rob to find new kinds of dinosaurs to see and discuss on the Internet. This new fascination is great, further testament to the incredible memory of small children and very fun to watch besides. The interesting part to me, though, is the way in which she plays with the dinos.

Case in point: Rob had two of them "attack" each other (quite in character for giant, hungry lizards), and Roxi took them from him and had them kiss instead. She frequently has her dinos give each other lollipops - purple lollipops are especially popular - or takes them to the potty, where they are lauded for doing an excellent job making pee-pee. "Good job Triceratops! Now we will wash your hands."

Happy Halloween!

Dinner Party

Roxi played hostess to pals Josie and Hailey (as well as their parents) last week for dinner. After a lovely meal of spaghetti, broccoli and garlic bread, followed by a cobbler and ice cream dessert, the girls partook in what can best be described as a free-for-all of running, giggling and blowing through every toy in the house. I should mention that said free-for-all allowed for a surprisingly relaxing time for the grown-ups (actual conversations and everything). Roxi, who is in the midst of casual potty training, was inspired by the behavior of her diaper-free buddy Hailey and spent most of the evening bare-bottomed, trotting back and forth from the toilet and announcing success to anyone who would listen. Food, friends, streaking ... it was a good party.

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

Everything that's wonderful is how I feel ...

Please Welcome

Roxi's newest "cousin", the fabulous and dashing Dario Barnes. He was born to Roxi's Aunt Renee and Uncle Scott on September 22. Roxi is already smitten.

I Have No Idea What It Means, But I Like It

Roxi: I'm feeling sad.
Me: Why?
Roxi: Because ... when I'm sad the butterflies come.
(Pause)
Roxi: My spoon is upside down.

Big Sister

Sometime around March 24, Roxi will start sharing her blog (as well as her personal space and worldly belongings) with a little sister or brother. Rob and I have mentioned the baby to her only in passing, since her concept of a long time is two days. We figure she'll start putting two and two together when my belly is enormous and/or the crib makes an appearance.

We are pleased to introduce Roxi's future playmate/punching bag/partner in crime. He/she's a cute little pip, huh?

Dialogue

At lunch: "My grape matches to my shirt." (Both were purple.)

Referring to milk foam in a sippy cup: "These are milk bubbles. Soap bubbles? Not so much."

Responding to a pajama outfitting request: "I'm too busy bouncing on my bed."

I Scream, You Scream

The Vernacular

Some of our favorite recent phrases:

"Daddy is turning into tables." (Roxi's way of declaring a status change – turning the tables on someone.)

"Mommy came-ded home after her errand." (Understandable creativity with the past tense.)

"I know what a quacking duck is. But what's a guck!?" (The best joke ever, which results in uncontrollable giggles from her and therefore us, too.)

"You don't want to have an owie. Then it turns into a boo-boo. And you go home and wash it out and put medicine on it to make it feel better. And you don't touch it so it will heal. Owies hurt." (Unsolicited explanation provided most times we point out something to avoid in order to prevent injury – like letting go with both hands while swinging on a swing.)

"Mmmmmmm, lollipops are GOOD." (An appreciation for the finer things in life.)

Exuberance

It's been too long since I've given you a dose of Roxi. So without further ado, I am pleased to present Happy Play-Doh Worm Squish With Pigtails:

Horsin Around

Roxi joins pal Hailey for a ride on Meg, our friend Sue's deliciously friendly horse.

Feline Observation

"Teton came to visit us with his black fur."

Toilet Humor

June 30th marked the beginning of a new era for us. Welcome to Potty Land. We are still full-time residents of Diaper Kingdom, mind you, but Roxi is enjoying side trips into the brave new world of the commode. It's flushtastic!

Giggles

Delicious Summer

Summer

A Snoring Success