This morning as I was applying for Australian visitor visas for our holiday this Christmas, Violet was busy doing other things. I walked in my room to find her on the floor in front of my little mirror. I do not know where she learned to apply her lippy, but it was NOT from me. Ha ha ha ha!!!
Yes, I realize it's the second week of November, but hey, I have two kids! We were invited to a church friend's house on Halloween night for a bit of trick-or-treating. This was once again in the Woodlands – home to the American school and therefore a huge American expat population. It was great fun, since 1. I never trick-or-treated as a kid and 2. We haven't been around folks who celebrate this holiday in a long while. (I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving!). The streets were packed with kids of all ages from baby fairies sleeping on daddy's shoulder to Adults still living the dream (myself included). Violet didn't really catch on until Jamey gave her a piece of her candy, then he couldn't pull her away. I think they ended up doing a couple trips around the block! V was dressed as a gypsy, I decided to change the original outfit (which she wore to her friend Pierce's Halloween bash – see below) to a more authentic look, besides the fact that I didn't want her showing that much skin in public. We were amongst friends and inside the whole time for the first party! Her outfit Halloween night was a big hit! There was no guessing about what she could possibly be. :) J went as a castaway who was bitten by a shark – the shark was played by, Marek. And I dressed as a gypsy/pirate not really sure what I was, but it was fun...
At Pierce's party. My mom brought this outfit when my parents visited. It was mine when I was a kid!
Gypsy - Halloween Night
Marek the Shark (He now weighs 14 lbs/6.3 kg at 10 weeks old, Violet weighed 14 lbs at 4 months!)
This girl loves to draw (we attend 'art class' weekly). She knows all her colors – even brown and gray. So if given the opportunity she will 'draw' on anything she can get her hands on, including herself... I didn't find her doing this, she came running in to show me. Ha!
Nana B and Pop were here for Violet's birthday, and we were so glad they could celebrate with us. V turned 2 on September 20th, and I am happy to report that she can tell you her name and how old she is if you ask. She will also tell you about the Wall-E cake she had – hey, she asked for one, so I couldn't refuse. :0) Violet got a huge doll house from her daddy, a tea set from mummy, books and dresses from NanaB and Pop. So exciting!!! She got more presents throughout the next week including an awesome 'Thomas' train set from Grandma and Grandpa Unruh (more on that soon). Thanks everyone for the lovely gifts, Violet is enjoying every one!!!
Daddy came home one night and decided to pile up every pillow he could find for her to jump onto. She's been practicing her jumping skills. Not quite getting off the ground every time, but loves it just the same!
Violet loves the pool. If you even mention going to the pool she immediately runs through the (toward her room) saying "suit! suit! suit!" She's learning to kick in her favourite pool toy, her boat. She thinks its cool that she can get around on her own. Here are a few pics...
Violet likes to talk to and cuddle our garden gnome (that has become a house gnome). We bought 'Squizz' at a quirky shop filled with garden gnomes in a small town we passed through while driving around Victoria (I think it might've been around the Daylesford area). Anyway, the other day I was chuckling about her interacting with Squizz so I asked if she wanted to take a picture with him.
We visited Fidgets today, an indoor play gym (with our MOPs - moms of pre-schoolers group) – there are heaps of them around Singapore, a good thing too because it is way to hot outside at the moment for me! :D I had to post this pic... it is hilarious. Violet loves the ball pit, what kid doesn't? She likes to lay in them and roll around, so funny, I think I caught a pretty good moment – what do you think??? poser or super-model???
Here are a few more funny things that Violet is doing right now...
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