ccoloring...check
one of my bff"s getting engaged...check!
children's museum...check!
clean-up your sis...check!
major nose bonk...check!
purple cowboy boots...check!
walks...check!
up north...check!
family reunion...check!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
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On her way
It was a big summer for little Miss Annabelle. She took swim class, went to VBS, and played to her heart's content. But fall is fast approaching. And when you turn 3, that means preschool! Annabelle is going to a simple, 2-day a week, park and rec, preschool. She will love it!
It also means that I get to continue a long-standing Lullo tradition. Pre-school shopping date with Mom. My memories of these dates with my own mom are etched in my memory and the time along with her still makes me feel special. I have been waiting for this day for awhile now and couldn't wait to give her some one-on-one attention. And I had a fun surprise lunch planned for her at the end.
Annabelle picked out as much pink and purple and Hello Kitty as she could for her first day. And, with a little encouragement from her mom, an adorable headband.
On our way in to Macy's!
She insisted on sitting with Abe outside of the mall. (which only begs the question...what is Abe doing outide the mall?)
Getting silly before our special lunch...
I took my big girl out for hibachi (thank you, Groupon). She was not a huge fan of the fire, but loved watching him cook our food. It was such a sweet memory for me because we were the only ones at our table! 
Miso Soup!
Fire...
Hiding out (reminding me that she's still a little girl)
In the end, it was a huge success. I love this girl more than chocolate ice cream with cherries on top. And sometimes it takes days like this for me to step back and truly cherish her. She is so smart and definitely beautiful. She notices everything! She is aware of all that is going on around her and loves to process it all externally (no idea where she gets that from!).
I held back tears several times this morning. I love that she's growing up. And I'm so proud of who she is becoming.
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