Diane

Diane spent several hours with us last night while her parents prepared for their move to Portland.

After dinner they had some ice cream.

The two took a bath and got ready for bed.

We will miss Diane very much.

Baking

Kit asked to bake cookies, but she didn't eat any of them. She just enjoys the process of making them.

We decided to finally get a mixer since we are baking often and it was on sale.

First thing we made:

Chocolate chip cookies!

Kit is a great helper.

She is very proud of her cookies and runs to tell mom about them.

Then she gave them away to neighbors.

Doctor Check Up

Kit had her three year check up today. She is in great health despite having a cold.

She got to wear this cute paper gown. She liked it so much she brought it home with her.
She is on the petite side:
28 pounds (25% weight)
3 feet tall (25% height)
50% head size

Lake Tahoe - Sunday

We went to play in the snow one last time before heading home... and before a storm arrived.


Kit with Auntie Bora.

Kit says Auntie Bora screams the loudest!

Kit with Uncle Sunny.

Kit also went down the hill solo.



Tuk stayed nice and warm in her jacket.





Auntie Kathleen with Kit, Bryan and Diane. They had fun making a snowman.

Nice picnic on the snow before everyone heads home.

Another stop at Emerald Bay.

Chain control over I-80.

Tons of snow. It was lovely.

Lake Tahoe - Saturday

Saturday had ideal weather for playing in the snow.

Kit worked on making a snowman.

Diane and Kit were proud of their creation, with some help from the moms and dads.

They also made some snow rats.

Throwing snowballs!

Kit, Sophia and Diane.

The girls were making snow angels when Kit decided to climb on top.

Silly Kit!

Then they decided to tickle me.

Tuk and Kit sledding.

Daddy too!

Kit found she didn't need a sled. We wore the track down to the rock.

Auntie Kathleen and Bryan had fun too.

Afterwards, the girls warmed up in the hot tub.

Kit read Diane a story before they both went to bed.

Lake Tahoe - Friday

Kit's playgroup spent the weekend at Lake Tahoe.

Kit was excited to see Hana waiting in the car. This is Hana's first trip.

Emerald Bay.

Someone built this fantastic snowman.




We stayed at the Tahoe Ridge Resort.

The elevation is 7,500 feet.

We shared a 2 bedroom suite with Sunny, Kylie and Diane.

Added a smaller version of this photo so I can link to it from other sites.

School Party (not party school)

Kit helped make cupcakes for her party at school today. She loves to help cook.

She lined the trays.

She supervised the filling of each cup.

At school she sat at the head of the table during snack time, with the special birthday hat and bear.

Yum, chocolate!

Then the children went for a walk.
Kit is the youngest in the class.

And finished the day with a story during circle time.