Brielle 3-year-old Interview and Stats

My name is: Brielle (aka Ellie, Biscuit, Bo-bellie)
I'm: 3-years-old
Things I love:

-Dancing

-Music (especially 'It's a Small World' and 'Yo-Ho-Yo' from Disney's Pirates ride)

-Playing Hungry Hippos

-Trains

-Eating (likes fruit especially oranges, veggies paticularly brocolli and corn on the cob, doesn't really like meat, loves chocolate)

-Reading Books

-Painting

-Swimming

Favorite book: Still loves I Spy Books, other favorite books rotate depending on what we have from the library for the week. Today's choices are 101 Dalmations, The Very Cranky Bear, and Bear Shadow
Pet Peeve: When Ethan takes my toys
Catch Phrase: 'Farkle'=Freckle, 'I think, what are you doin', '.....how does that sound? Does that sound like a good plan Mama?' (I usually haven't heard the entire plan and am not sure what I'm agreeing to.)
Height: 39 1/4 inches
Weight: 33.2 pounds
Words: If I know you I'll talk your ear off, if you're a stranger, don't even try to get me to say a single word.

Sleeping: Night-about 11 hours (8pm-7am), Nap 2-2.5 hours (1pm-3pm)

Movement: Running, Jumping, Climbing on top of counters and bookshelves where I shouldn't be, learning to peddle the tricycle

Going the Distance

I didn't even know I had the desire to run a Marathon. I thought a half would still be a great accomplishment and wouldn't be so torturous on my body. But then on a whim I signed up for the St. George marathon. My name was drawn out of a hat in the lottery that 11,000 other people entered to subject themselves to the same torture of running 26.2 miles. Since I signed up I realized that this really is something that I would like to do. Now is a good time in my life to do it, so...the training begins. Working around James' schedule to watch kids, or sometimes taking the kids with me and running while trying to keep them occupied. Fitting runs in around work, church responsibilities, home responsibilities...life in general. Mile upon mile of pavement under my feet. It is going to be a fun 5 months! Race day is October 2nd.

Happy 3rd Birthday to Brielle!

Brielle (Ellie, Bo-bellie, Biscuit) turned 3 on May 4th (international Star Wars day!). We had TWO great days of celebration for her. She is such a great addition to our family and we love her so much. We a looking forward to what the next year has in store for her and for us.

Megan baked Ellie a chocolate cake as this was exactly what she had asked for. Well, actually she asked for a "twalk-quite" cake, but we think we got the idea. Meg decided to let her help decorate the cake with M&Ms, with which Ellie had no problem.

On Monday the 3rd, we had a family party at James' parent's house. The kids had a grand time playing with their boats in the spa. They both slept great that night. Megan said "Well they had no problem going down for bed tonight after spending 2 hours in the spa." I told Megan that I look forward to a time in my life when I can say the same thing about myself. :)

Ellie received many great presents from friends and family. She is a very lucky girl!

On her actual birthday, Brielle went to the Build-a Bear factory to get a plush toy. She spent a good deal of time there picking out just the right puppy. After inspecting it she was asked what the puppy's name would be. Fluffy Ear. She calls it like she sees it.

To round out her birthday we had a simple little family dinner out on the balcony of our place. It was nice to just get to sit around and talk to her about what her day was like and what she liked best. Ethan enjoyed smearing cake and ice cream all over the place. Meg and I just enjoyed being parents.

Horse Head in the Bed

Here is a little mofia-esque picture for you. Brielle decided she wanted to sleep with her play horse on a pole toys. She was having some trouble going to sleep and kept tossing and turning. She eventually found a comfortable spot and the position was just right to capture this shot. Really a sight to see. My sister just could not resist taking a picture to preserve this moment.