Workout Buddy

Workout Buddy, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Catie usually plays while I tread the treadmill, but on this day last week
she absolutely crashed!

Happy 5th Birthday!

Happy 5th Birthday!, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

> Happy Birthday kiddo! I can't believe you're already five. It's been so much fun!

Spaghetti Play Dough

Spaghetti Play Dough, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

We've had so much fun playing with Play Dough lately. Here's a sampling of
Catie's spaghetti!

Hair Styles a la Catie

Hair Styles a la Catie, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Catie decided to play hair salon today and chose me to be her victi... er, client. Here are the results of her efforts... :)

Catie's Treasure

Catie's Treasure, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

On our walk through the neighborhood this afternoon, we suddenly realized that we were walking through a glittering sea of pennies! Catie and I picked up all we could find. Below is Catie happily stocking her piggy bank.

Having a blast at the beach!

Having a blast at the beach!, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Easter 2011

Easter 2011, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Jackson & Catie on Easter Sunday. Aren't they cute!

New Light Table!

New Light Table!, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

> I'm so excited, I purchased a new light table today! Yay - proper drawing surface!

Chalk outlines

Chalk outlines, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

It is a tragic day when you find a baby doll chalk outline on the
driveway...

Catie's Discovery

Catie's Discovery, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Look at what Catie discovered in the "tower" of her swing set! She's so
excited. It'll be fun to follow these baby birds' progress!

Not Sleepy

Not Sleepy, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

"No, Mommy, I'm not sleepy!" she says. "I don't need a nap when we get home!"

Bowling

Bowling, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

We went bowling today! I'm rather embarrassed to admit that for the first half of the game, Catie was beating me...

Catie's sidewalk art

Catie's sidewalk art, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Catie made a bunch of sidewalk drawings this afternoon... This one is a house. She's very proud of it!

More Catie Van Clog

More Catie Van Clog, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Looks like she's about to take up river dance... :)

Catie Van Clog

Catie Van Clog, originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1.

Catie wearing the wooden clogs she found in the Missions Office!

Catie ready for ballet class!

Catie ready for ballet class!
Originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1

These photos were taken just before Catie's first weekly ballet class several weeks ago. She absolutely loves it! I'm looking forward to seeing her recital in May. :)

Catie ready for ballet class!

Catie ready for ballet class!
Originally uploaded by Melissa Schuster1

These photos were taken just before Catie's first weekly ballet class several weeks ago. She absolutely loves it! I'm looking forward to seeing her recital in May. :)

Headband

Ok, so it's been a while since I've updated the blog... :)

I just mentioned to Catie, "Did you know there's a headband stuck in the back of your dress?" She fumbled around trying to get it out and said, "I thought something felt funky back there..."

She talks so grown up for a 4 year old...