Ice skating lessons

There is so much to love about Bridget. She is funny, has a kind heart, is creative, and loving. But an athlete she isn't. We first found this out last year when she attempted soccer and my suspicions were confirmed after the first day of skating lessons.

That being said, she is loving her skating lessons. I was a little concerned after the first class (her pants were wet, her gloves were too big and she was cold). My girl is a fair weather participant in most things (like her mother) so when the conditions weren't perfect, we are unhappy.

The second skating lesson was much more successful. She had on jeans, good gloves and a coat - life was warm and much better. She's doing lessons at the Ice Sheet in Murray with Paige and both girls are having a lot of fun. She's a little unsure on the ice but each week she makes amazing progress. I love that she hasn't given up and that she keeps trying (with a little pushing from me).

Chillin' on the ice, waiting for the lesson to start.

Paige is doing so good! She zips around the ice with her buddy and loves it. These walkers are hilarious! The girls (especially Bridget) look like senior citizens pushing around the ice.

 

Helping hands are always great on the ice. I love the cute relationship these two stinkers have.

We're three lessons in and Bridget likes it more and more. Maybe she's found a sport she will like and be good at. Time will tell!

Playing at the park

Our winter has been so mild here in Utah so its no big surprise that spring has come a little early. The spring bulbs are starting to peek out of the dirt, the days are getting longer and its starting to be warmer. Last night we slept with our window cracked in the bedroom. It was nice to feel the cool, fresh air last night before I fell asleep. Sigh.

Last Saturday I took some photos of my friend Jason and Bree's little guy Bo at Murray Park. Bridget was such a great helper and on our way home, she begged me to take her to the park. The conversation went something like this:

Bridget: Mom, please can we go to the park?
Me: Today? Don't you want to go home and get lunch?
Bridget: (Whining) Nooooo mom! I want to go to the park! Pretty please and carrots?
Me: Fine, but dad is bringing us lunch and we're not staying long.

Seriously, how can I say no to this cute face? I can't.

The weather was so nice that we were there for over an hour. We ran into Aimee Ballard and her kids which was fun for Bridget and me. It was the perfect day with hardly any wind (not like the last few days around here). The only downside was that I got my first sunburn of the year. Boo. It was mild and gone a few days later but I was still bugged.

I had my camera so I decided to capture some of Bridget's finest moments at Southwood Park. She's getting pretty adventurous and I love her a lot.

Sloooooowly sliding down the slide. Bridget moves in one speed - glacial.

I had to bribe Bridget to go down on her butt. We taught her to slide on her belly when she was a kid and now that's all she does. Silly girl.

Such a fun day at the park with my family. James was there, I promise. But he got there after pictures were over. I don't have deadline for a few weeks (hurray!) so expect some fun crafty blog posts this week!

Girls and dolls - a love story

Is there anything more sweet than a little girl playing with dolls? Sigh. I will confess that when James and I found out that we were getting a little girl, my heart swelled with the thought of all the fun dress up clothes, dolls and other fun girly things we would be buying. Bridget has quite a collection of dolls of every kind and she loves them.

Santa Claus brought her a ton of Lala Loopsy dolls this past year. She loves playing with them. And what's not to love? Cute button eyes, dangly arms and legs and cute accessories. Sigh.

This week has been busy for me and I've been working a lot. Yesterday morning Bridget looked at me with her big brown eyes and asked if I would play Loopsy dolls with her. Even with a long list of things to do, I couldn't resist taking time to spend with my baby girl. And of course, I wanted to take some pictures so that when she's older, she will remember how much these little dolls meant to her.

I love those little pieces and her dainty little hands

Even dollies need a noozer sometimes

Santa couldn't resist this cute school bus! Bridget's dolls love taking it for a spin.

I could die! Look at those pretty hands. I love listening to Bridget when she plays with them too. She has the most amazing conversations with her dolls. She is my little chatter box!

Peter Pan is the lone boy Loopsy doll. I doubt he's complaining being surrounded by all the chicks.

This picture is a little blurry but I just couldn't resist! These are a few of Bridget's favorites.

My beautiful girl

Look at that mischievous face! She asked if I would take a picture of them jumping. How can I resist a cute request like that? Obviously I can't.

Loving the cute pets that come with the dollies. Bridget loves carrying these little cuties around in her pockets, purse, hands and anything else she can find.

Love those little toes

Oh, hi mom. What's up?

I am grateful for my sweet baby girl. I love her creative mind and listening to her funny conversations. She is such a unique and bright child and I can't believe I am lucky enough to be her mom!