Twinkle, Twinkle

We purchased a new camera in preparation for our summer trip to Glacier Park. It has been so fun to check out the features. One of our favorites in the HD video, much better quality than our last video camera. Here's a test video we made of Ms A singing one of her favorite songs. I love how she space out the "What...you...are?" at the end of the song, just like I sing to her each night at bedtime.



Non-HD version:

The Barber of Seville

Intel had a raffle for their employees the other day and Reed won tickets to the Opera to see The Barber of Seville. We decided that Ms A was old enough to attend with us. She was a little unsure about the experience until Reed showed her a short video and we talked about hearing and seeing people sing the songs from her "radio" (Reed's mix of Classical music). Since then, she's been counting the days up to her big night. The day of the Opera, Ms A was telling everyone at Preschool about her BIG night at the OPERA! When Reed came home, we dresses up and I curled Ms A's hair. She was so excited.

Here we are dressed up and awaiting our departure.

As we drove, we gave Ms A a couple of guidelines: ie whispers when the lights are turned off and hold mommy or daddy's hands when we enter the auditorium.

Ms A loved seeing all the pretty ladies dressed up. Reed took her down to see the Orchestra pit and told her about the different instruments. She was a bit shy with the musicians, but had a fun time seeing and hearing the instruments. They even had a harpsichord, which I've never seen in person. Just before we took our seats, a lady informed us that the first act was 90 minutes long. That's a LONG time to sit, but Ms A did a FABULOUS job. Reed and I took turns telling her what was going on and she remembered (for the most part) to whisper in our ears. A sweet lady sitting next to us let Ms A borrow her binoculars, which Ms A LOVED!!! She also smiled when she recognized a few of the songs.

We had a wonderful time and we were so PLEASED with the way Ms A behaved. She did a GREAT job. We did leave after the first act though, we didn't want to push our luck and it was already an hour past our little princess's bedtime. As we were leaving, Ms A turned to us and asked when she could go again! BIG SUCCESS!!!

How Firm A Foundation

Ms A loves singing. One of her new favorite songs is "How Firm A Foundation". Her Primary sang it in Sacrament Meeting last month. I'll hear her singing this song in all sorts of places and doing a variety of things. Since it's one of my favorite hymns and my sweet pea singing, I love to sit and listen.



Here's another version with "I Am a Child of God"

A Star is Born

Ms. A received this cool microphone for Christmas. It has become a very popular toy. One evening she started singing "I Am A Child of God." I was so impressed that she remembered all the words.



During my mother's visit, she and Ms. A performed a song for us. It was fun watching them.

Our Little Songstress

Ms. A loves to sing songs! She will make them up all the time. Other times she will sing songs that I've sung to her. At bedtime she asks me to see "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" three times, because she's three.
One of her favorite sources for songs are from some books I purchased. She loves the fact that they are about Winnie the Pooh and his friends. She insists on reading/singing all three books in one sitting. I love listening to her sing the songs.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

My mom celebrated her birthday on the 20th. Because of the time difference, Ms. A and I called her this morning (21st) to wish her Happy Birthday. I was surprised when Ms. A burst out singing her rendition of 'Happy Birthday.' Grandma was so touched. Ms. A usually doesn't talk very long on the phone and quickly loses interest.

When I told Ms. A that it was Grandma Valerie's birthday, she asked me if we could have some birthday cake. I told her grandma lived too far away for us to eat her cake. She replied with a very serious 'Oh'.

After several attempts Ms. A was ready to repeat her performance. Enjoy Grandma!



My mom is an amazing person. She is so caring and loving. She gives so freely of herself to so many people. It's difficult being so far away. I am grateful she is only a phone call away.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM

Sweet Pea Singing

I finally convinced Sweet Pea to sing the song. She was a bit distracted by the camera. We recorded her singing last night and this morning.

Little Einsteins

When Sweet Pea was a baby, she watched baby Einstein. It was the only way we could get her to eat.
One of the perks of our new place is the Playhouse Disney Channel on our cable tv, Intel pays for our cable tv. Ms. A loves to watch Little Einsteins. We will sit and watch the show while Sweet Pea repeatedly asks me "What's happening?" We talk about the story line and how June, Leo, Quincy, Annie and Rocket are helping someone/thing. We were watching Little Einsteins start this morning, when I heard Sweet Pea sing the opening song for the show. She did a pretty good job. At the end she raised her hands and said "Yeah!" I tried to grab the video camera, but I missed it. When I asked her to repeat the song, she shied away.

I just told Reed the story and he informed me that she knows DragonTales intro song. :)

Reed's 32nd (8th) Birthday

Reed's coworkers decided to surprise Reed for his birthday, February 29th. Wil Choon, his coworker, called me to see if I'd be available to help him choose a cake. We didn't tell Reed about this, so when he came to pick me up for lunch, Ms. A and I were gone. Finally after calling the apartment five times, he decided to go to the restaurant. He was relieved to see Ms. A and I safe and sound. We had a delicious Thai lunch. After the candles were blown out, we ate the fabulous Chocolate Banana Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache icing. YUMMY! :)

Hope you had a great birthday sweetheart! I love you! :)