Ready for a new year!

2012 has been a really eventful and fun year for us! It's time for me to update about the girls this year. 

Karalee Ilyana

Special things about Kara: She is such a sweet and caring little girl. She tries so hard to be good and follow the rules. Sometimes she has a stubborn streak, and digs her heels in if she feels strongly about something. She signed up at school to read 26 books, run 26 miles, and do 26 good deeds by April. She finished the books months ago, and is on her way to reaching all of her goals. She loves school, and is very smart. She has had such a good time making new friends in her new school, and is enjoying being in her girlscout troop.  
2012 accomplishments: Kara graduated from kindergarten and began grade school. She joined girlscouts and has already earned 3 badges. She learned to swim, and hopes to be on our neighborhood swim team next summer. This summer, she got her ears pierced, and loved riding jet skis in Idaho. she rode a horse by herself, without Papa holding the reins for her. She zoomed through the reading program at school, and is currently reading books at a 4th grade level. She learned multiplication, and cursive handwriting. She has lost 3 teeth this year. (one of them yesterday) Karalee is 47lbs and 52" tall.
Kara's favorites:
color- black
animal- kitten
food- ramen
song- All I want for christmas is you
game- super mario sticker star
movie- Garfield
tv show- Garfield
best friend- Addison
playtime activity- Wii U
toy- 3DS
favorite non play time activity- goofing around with Dad
if she could see anyone in the world right now she would pick- Addison
favorite outdoor activity- tetherball
favorite outfit- Christmas Eve dress
favorite thing to do with mom- paint fingernails
favorite thing to do with dad- play 3DS
a food she doesn't like- spinach
something she doesn't like- being called a boy or prince by her sisters

Kiersten Joy

special things about Kiersten: She is such a lovey girl. She always wants to be held and hugged. She still sneaks into mommy and daddy's bedroom sometimes so she can cuddle with us. she loves her dolls and stuffed animals. She usually sleeps with 5-10 stuffed animals. She still loves princesses, especially Ariel, and is excited to meet her prince charming some day. She loves being around people, and is a very good sharer. She has a big heart, and sometimes gets her feelings hurt when she thinks someone doesn't like her. She's our little fashionista, and wont leave the house if she thinks she doesn't look cute. She is a smart and funny girl, and always surprises us with her witty comments. Most people find themselves giggling a lot when they're around her. 
2012 accomplishments: Kiersten took dance and swimming lessons this year. She started at a new preschool   here in Ballwin. She learned to read, and is already reading books at a first grade level. she learned to add and subtract. She has gotten very good at making up knock knock jokes. Kiersten was tall enough to ride roller coasters at 6 flags this summer, and loves the adrenaline rush. Kiersten got her first 3 haircuts this year, but still has long, beautiful hair. She got her ears pierced, and is doing a great job of taking care of them while they heal. She also got to stop wearing pullups at night this spring, and hasn't had a single accident since we moved here. She weighs 37lbs, and is 43" tall. 
Kiersten's favorites:
color- pink
animal- giraffe
food- dumplings
song- 123 Jesus loves me
game- twister
movie- the little mermaid
tv show- anything on nick jr.
best friend- Teagan
Favorite playtime activity- playing with her inno tab
favorite toy- Diamond the teddy bear
favorite non playtime activity- drawing game
person she'd most like to see right now- Papa
favorite outdoor activity- playing in the snow
favorite outfit- all of her dresses
favorite thing to do with mommy- pretend to be monsters
favorite thing to do with daddy- go to the candy store
a food she doesn't like- mac and cheese (I don't believe it!)
something she doesn't like- when birdies die

Evangeline Rebecca

special things about Evie- She is a very happy girl. She runs around the house just laughing sometimes. She thinks everything is "so funny!" or "so silly!" She loves to feel like a princess, and doesn't like anyone else being called a princess besides her. She loves to dance, and always turns on her spotlight, and then dances for us in front of the fireplace. She stops a few times to ask if we like her dance, and then continues. She always ends with her "cool trick" of sticking one leg up in the air. She is our pickiest eater, and almost never eats her dinner. She loves candy, and will pretty much do anything to get it. She loves playing with her sisters, and wants to do whatever they are doing. She tells us all several times a day that she loves us. 
2012 accomplishments: This year Evie learned to go in the potty. She is about 95% trained, and she loves wearing her big girl undies. She started preschool, and has so much fun with her teacher and friends. She is talking non stop, and we can understand almost everything she says now. She learned to draw, and can tell people that she is 2. She is learning her ABCs. Evie weighs 30 lbs, and is 39" tall. 
this year Evie was able to tell me answers for her favorites, instead of me just guessing.
Evie's favorites:
color- pink
animal- dog
food- banana
song- ABC
game- pink game (???)
movie- Strawberry shortcake
tv show- micky mouse club house and Dora the explorer
best friend- babies at school
favorite playtime activity- playing with her princess castle
toy- Minnie doll
favorite non playtime activity- going with daddy
who she would most like to see right now- Tommy and Whitney
Favorite outdoor activity- swimming in baby pool
favorite outfit- purple princess dress
favorite thing to do with mommy- go to the pool
favorite thing to do with daddy- go to the pool
a food she doesn't like- chicken (which is funny because we always call any meat chicken to try to get her to eat it)
something she doesn't like- not having fun

That's a pretty good summary of what the girls are up to these days. they are excitedly planning our New Year's Eve festivities, and can't wait for Daddy to get home from work. I hope you all had a wonderful 2012! We are so looking forward to all the fun and excitement that the next year is sure to bring!