Let the partying continue!

Sophie's actual birthday was chalk-full of fun!  She woke up to our new tradition of streamering her bedroom door that she has to break through (thankfully Jens crawled under it to come and wake us up) and then I made the traditional chocolate chip and sprinkles mickey mouse pancakes for breakfast. :)  This particular morning Daddy had to go to work early for a meeting so instead of making the poor girl wait ALL DAY to open her presents Jens and I gave her one to open to make it through the rest of the day. :)  

 this picture was mid-jump- isn't her bedhead awesome?

Still waking up

 PANCAKES!

 Opening her gift from Jens

 Jens helping out his big sis with the wrapping

 HUGS :)

 The two little munchins watched Cinderella while I finished getting ready for the day and then we headed out for some last minute christmas shopping followed by lunch at a hot dog joint (birthday girl's request), and then off to Sophie's preschool christmas party at Classics (a fun center with roller skating, laser tag, and bounce houses/games galore!).  The kids were wiped out after the party so I had them go lay down while I got dinner started.  Jens decided he didn't want to sleep so he entertained himself with his blocks while we waited for Sophie to wake up and Daddy to come home.

 When Daddy finally returned home, the birthday girl was still asleep so we all went in to wake her up, thankfully she didn't get too upset with us for disturbing her beauty rest.

 Daddy had brought her a surprise- flowers!  This has turned into a tradition, she ALWAYS wants to buy flowers when we are at the store so whenever there is an opportunity to get her some her Daddy always comes through. :) We love that Sophie is a girly girl and is smitten by all things romantic- flowers, lace, bows, the color PINK etc.

 Sophie and her Daddy

Opening presents

 new leg warmers for ballet

 a princess crown pendant necklace

 She was thrilled to finally have some princes to go with all her disney princess dolls as well as some new ensembles for her princesses.

 Sophie and her Mami

Last year I started doing 20 questions with Sophie (and will start with Jens when he turns 3) so here are this year's responses:

1.  What is your favorite color? Pink and purple

2.  What is your favorite toy? My Doodle Bear

3.  What is your favorite fruit? Blueberries

4.  What is your favorite tv show? Dora

5.  What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Pizza

6.  What is your favorite outfit? My snowflake shirt and purple pants for school.

7.  What is your favorite game? Soccer 

8.  What is your favorite snack?  Cereal

9.  What is your favorite animal?  Giraffe

10.  What is your favorite song?  Twinkle Little Star (this is the same as last year)

11.  What is your favorite book?  Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

12.  Who is your best friend?  Sami, Sophia, Grace, and Macy

13.  What is your favorite cereal?  Strawberry frosted wheaties

14.  What is your favorite thing to do outside? Tag

15.  What is your favorite drink?  Lemonade

16.  What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas

17.  What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Cinderella

18.  What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Ebelskivers

19.  What do you want for dinner on your birthday?  Pizza

20.  What do you want to be when you grow up?  A mom and swim teacher

Sophie, thank you for continuing to be the best daughter for our family. We appreciate all the hard work you do- teaching us ballet moves, making sure we always have our seat belts on, doing Mami and Jens's hair, teaching us YOUR spanish words like "sicierta" (means puppy ) and "pushkinka" (means baby) ;), and still being the little mother to Jens.  You love learning and especially love to read and have craft time.  You are kind and sensitive to others feelings and always making room for one more friend yet you also are the diva: a leader, stubborn, strong, and determined to have your way.  Thank you for providing us with hours of entertainment with your singing, story telling, and silly faces.  We love you!