Festival of Trees in Springfield

Liana and I went to the Festival of Trees in Springfield. There were many different trees that were done by different groups and schools that I think were put up for auction. Liana was very good about putting on the dress to go to the Festival of Trees. Once we were there and she saw the train, I was able to get cooperation to take the pictures using that incentive. After the train ride, I let her take a picture, then I took a few. It only lasted for a minute at time, but whatever works. She usually turns her head, so I have more pictures of the side/top/etc of her than I do of her face. Then no smiles.

The picture of the body without the head or feet was one of Liana's by the way.

There are two pictures of a tree that was done with Chinese decorations.

Nov 1, 2007 Opening Birthday Presents from Mama

It was pretty hectic here around Liana's Birthday. We had the party a few days before her actual birthday. We were going to go out to eat with Hannah on her birthday, but Hannah got sick, then I had to work until 7p. So she opened my gifts to her later. We went out to eat tonight with Hannah and her family to a local Chinese Resteraunt. So you could say Liana celebrated her birthday pretty much all week!

Oct 28, 2007 Liana's 3rd Birthday Party

Here are some pictures of her Birthday Party. It was going to be just family...you know, keeping it small and simple. So that is why everyone wasn't invited to the party. Liana had a great time! She had Lilo and Stitch Cake and Cars Cupcakes. The balloons had Happy Birthday, and there was a Curious George balloon and a Dora Balloon.

Oct 28, 2007 Fall Festiville at Church

Liana had picked a dragon as her Halloween costume. She had worn it around the house several different times and showing it off to anyone who came over. She wore it to the Fall Festiville at Church. She had a great time! She loved the candy...and really got into the bouncy rooms they had. That being said...she wouldn't put it on for Halloween. I picked her up from daycare after I got off from work and we went directly to White Oaks Mall to eat dinner at McDonalds with Hannah and her family before we went trick or treating at the Mall. There was a person in a costume with her face partially covered that scared Liana...so she wouldn't put on her costume. He did eventually walk on her own and trick or treat the stores. She loved riding the little train at the mall! It was hard to get the girls off!

Oct 12, 2007 At the Apple Barn & Painting Pumpkins

We went to the Apple Barn to take pictures of the girls for Fall. Some pictures were taken at Hannah's house also. The girls painted pumpkins. They did a great job! I absolutely adore them!

October 20, 2007 Fall Color Tour in Pike County, IL

Hannah and her Mom decided to join us this year for the Fall Color Tour. The leaves were not turning, so it wasn't the best one I have gone to. I wasn't looking to buy anything, so that curbed my interest also. It was nice being outside, and Liana got to ride a pony all by herself. At first I was walking beside her to ensure she didn't fall. She was doing so well! Then the pony started getting skittish about me. The girl said it didn't like me, so I backed off and she rode by herself, with the girl leading the pony. Later I found out that the pony doesn't like anyone walking beside it. Oh well. Liana loved it. Liana, Hannah and I rode in a wagon pulled by a horse. That was fun.

September 14, 2007 American Girl Doll Store

After China Town we headed to Chicago to the American Girl Doll Store. Hannah loved the new doll, and I almost made it out of the store without buying anything. Then we did one more look through the store, and I bought the Just like Me doll that was suppose to be Chinese. I will give it to her for Christmas this year. I also got the Chinese outfit, and the Chinese pajama's. Oh my! It had been a long day and the girls were over tired. Even us older girls! Hannah and Liana were the stars of the place where ever we were. They were laughing and playing so hard with the dolls and the strollers, etc.

Chicago China Town with My Friend Hannah!

September 14, 2007

We took a road trip to Chicago to see China Town and the American Doll Store. It was an interesting trip, partly because Liana had just REALLY started the full pottying and only underwear. She did a fantastic job! China Town was very nice. You couldn't escape the Chicago feel though...there was road construction being done in town by city employees. It lost a little of it's ambiance. We had a great time!