Well, things just became more real over here at the Navas house. Here we see little Violet on her very first time out. Yes, it's true. We have implemented a time out system for our little ruffian. It takes something major for this babe to get put on time out, but I have to say...it WORKS, and thank GOODNESS. Since making this a thing we've had no issues with water or food near the electronics, no more trying to turn the knobs on the oven, and no longer is she putting coins into the stereo's cd player compartment. Progress. Slow and steady, but progress none the less.
Cristian's little brother went in for a major spinal surgery a few weeks ago. Cristian's mom was in a roll over accident while still pregnant with Diego. The car flipped doing a lot of damage to her back and messing up this little guys neck and spine. The accident also resulted in him having to use a hearing aid in one ear. After wearing a brace for months in attempts to straighten out his bent neck they finally got him into surgery. We decided to take a quick trip down to visit and relieve my mother in law of her 3 other children for a little while. Cristian is so wonderful with his siblings, I just love to watch.
The poor little guy looks absolutely miserable. And understandably, but they are all home now and recovering well. Violet was so sweet and concerned. She became HIGHLY troubled when the nurse came in and administered some shots which upset little Diego greatly. Everything is on the up and up and looking great though!
On a lighter note, it's baking season! Violet thoroughly enjoyed her Ma's brownie Christmas tree treats with candy cane trunks!
And when I say "enjoyed", I mean she licked the green icing off the top and left the wet soggy brownie for someone else to clean up. Thanks Vi. Good thing you're so innocent!
This one really cracked Cristian and I up. We've been teaching Violet to take off her shoes/boots when we come inside from the slush/rain/snow. After asking her to place her boots on the rack we came back a few hours later (when we were going back into town), to find this. Her shoes, in my boots. And since this first incident she's been alternating between my shoes and Cristian's work boots. Do we constantly find ourselves stepping into wet shoes? Yes, but do we stop her? No, it's just hilarious and a really endearing quirk.
My mom's Activity/Achievement Day girls did a bird feeder activity. Perfect fun for little girls. All you do is find some pinecones, spread peanut butter all over them, and roll them around in bird seed. Tie a string to it, hang it up, and enjoy!
We hung our bird feeders up on the front porch, figuring it would be the best place to actually SEE the birds and squirrels, however, we have yet to see even ONE of either. So, this weekend we're going to move them into the back yard. There are always TONS of birds, squirrels, and a great big owl back there but it will be MUCH harder to watch them nibble. We'll see what happens.
Brisker days mean spending more time indoors. We dabble in little crafts, cooking, and dancing around to the radio, but I've caught her a few times playing mommy to her baby doll. Here she is changing baby dolls diaper. She's also teaching her to potty train which has ended several times with a whole roll of tp AND the doll in the toilet. Baby doll is also not exempt from "time out", and she is put on time out for things like "touching mama's computer", "not going to bed", and "getting into the fireplace". I sure do learn a lot about myself by listening to her. I found her putting chapstick on the dolls bum. When I asked what she was doing she looked at me and rightly said "Putting cream onna her bum because she has a bee in it mama". Alriiighty then...
Bath time, her favorite. This is the first photo of her I've looked at and thought "Holy cow! That's my face!". And it is. This is exactly what my face looks like when I laugh or smile. And that hair *swoon*. I keep telling Cristian I'm not allowing a haircut until she's 18 years old. Until then, it's mine!
New recipes! We tried out a Jalepeno Popper Pizza and it has been added to the rotation. Super delicious, super easy, and believe it or not, not too spicy. For the recipe, head HERE.
I mean really though, this thing was divine.
I hung out with a friend! It's been so long lol! Violet and I were invited over to my dear friend Sarah's house to bake some homemade graham crackers with her and her little one Charlotte.
Violet was enthusiastic about helping by punching out some star and heart shape crackers, and these were another surprising and delicious find. For real, I will NEVER buy store bought graham crackers again. I don't have a link to the recipe, but at some point I will post it. I was truly impressed.
Thanksgiving Eve we gave in and started decorating for the Christmas holiday. We set up our tree, hung a wreath on the door and lit a pine scented candle while playing Christmas carols. Things turned a little redneck, but I love these little guys so much! My favorite decorations hands down!
We have this odd glass door in our living room, but it's the perfect thing for Violet to decorate. We found these stickies at Target for a dollar, and a string of lights for $2 to frame it. It looks beautiful and of course Violet is always thrilled when she gets to participate.
YUM. Thanksgiving! It was full of traditional and non traditional food. Every year we have family friends from Turkey, China, and a few other countries come, students of my Dad's, and it makes Thanksgiving that much more delicious! But I mean obviously the best part is the pie!
The day after Thanksgiving we all had a turkey and pie hangover, a walk too and around the temple was in order! And what a fun time it was!
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