It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but as September/October approaches, I fill with complete excitement.  It is my FAVORITE time of year.  I love fall!  And I love, loVE, LOVE the state fair and balloon fiesta.  We had the pleasure of attending both this year.  But I can't find my pictures of the balloon fiesta :(.

Here are a few from the state fair though:

You had so much fun and wanted to ride the rides over and over again.  Daddy was such a great sport and did some with you!

My favorite things at the state fair:

Deep fried cookie dough

The petting zoo

Rodeos & Concerts

Old Fashioned Photos 

Did I mention deep fried cookie dough?  Yum!!

Next year I'll get more pictures.  

I love you!

Mom

Family Pictures

Hey Sweetie Pie!

We got our family pictures done again.  This was the first time we had them taken on location rather than in a studio.

Melanie Knott took out pictures at the UNM duck pond and they turned out gorgeous.  You were the most difficult thing though!

You did not want to have your picture taken.

You cried and complained.

You would even flat out refuse to have your picture taken.

We know for next time to take candy to bribe and reward you ;)

But Melanie luckily captured some great moments in between whines.

I love you pretty girl!

Mom

Chloe is a Ballerina

One of the things that Daddy and I did for your birthday was enrolling you in ballet dance class.  So for your birthday you got lots of dance clothes.  And that week after your birthday, you went to your very first dance class.  Your cousin Hallie also started going.  You really like your teacher, Miss Jan.

And you're the cutest little ballerina.

However, your attention span is short and you seem to get distracted easily.  But I imagine that's normal for a girl your age.

You're getting so big!

I love you,

Mom

Happy Third Birthday!

Happy, Happy Birthday Chloe Dear!

You are THREE. 

My goodness, how time flies!

We got to spend some time with Mimi in Old Town a few days before your birthday.  You love spending time with Mimi so this was a great way to celebrate birthday #3.  She took us all out to lunch and we did some shopping. Your dad was the entertainment... as always!

Daddy is always so silly!

On the morning of the eighth, I tried to make your birthday special.  When I heard you waking up I ran downstairs to turn on a bubble machine.  We had blown up balloons all around the living room.  As you descended down the stairs I had a chocolate covered doughnut with sprinkles in my hands and a candle placed on top.  At your new age of 3, doughnuts are something you ask for OFTEN.

Your birthday fell on a Sunday, so we had a new birthday dress for you to wear and, of course, a crown!

When we got home from church me, you and daddy hit a pinata around then you got to open presents.  But still, I was feeling like we needed to do more.

So we made an exception and decided to go to McDonald's where you got to play with some of your cousins, visit with your Mimi again, and we all got ice cream.  It ended up being a great day!

The week before your birthday, I decided to take you out on a mommy/daughter date.  I hope to make this a tradition because it was so good for us to get out ALONE.

We dressed up... you even got to wear some of mommy's makeup (you should have seen the mean, judgmental looks I got).  But you loved it!

We went to build-a-bear and you got Tallerina... she sings "Call Me Baby."  

Then we ate at Chick fil A... it was your choice.

We had a great time together!

You are feisty and sweet!

I completely adore you!

You are one of my favorite people in the whole wide world.

I love you dear girl!

Happy Birthday!

Mom