The EGG models her new earrings. It took two trips but the buildup was way scarier than the actual piercing

Celebrating dad's bday in Big Bear.

The EGG develops a new method for tear free onion-grating.

The EGG learns to backfloat with teacher Fernando at her new YMCA swim class.

The EGG's 3rd bday finale at Disneyland. We're all up way past bedtime. The EGG says Pirates of the Caribbean is "scary" but that she likes "the fighting parts." She dances in the parade at the end of the night and then passes out in the car on the way home

The EGG's 3rd bday: where she almost gets her ears pierced but doesn't quite, but then gets a skateboard and cupcakes

A visit to the museum of Natural History.

The EGG is a big help in the kitchen now, not just helping to mix things up, but able to crack eggs and even shell peas on her own

Happy Birthday to Z and the EGG! They celebrate together with family and a few friends for their 1st and 3rd

Stats from the EGG's 3 year old doc appt: 38 1/4 inches tall, 31 lbs

Valentine's day at the zoo for Z's birthday

The EGG helps herself to grasshopper pie at Moses's first bday party

"I can do it all by myself" is a frequent refrain from "big girl" EGG, who shows off her growing prowess with chopsticks

Laguna Beach.

The EGG helps make greek salad with mom (she loves to help cook) and then gets creative with the packing supplies.

Happy New Year! The EGG is full of love this year, saying "I love you" all the time and giving kisses and hugs, esp to Zane. "Where's Zane?" is frequently heard but sometimes she also says "I want all the attention, not zane"

The EGG causes hysterics with her "back hugs" for Justin and Andrea at our traditional new year's eve beer and fondue party. She almost makes it to the new year, staying up as late as 10:30 when Dad counts her down to sleep.

Nagypapa takes the EGG Ice skating for the first time

2nd Christmas! at Grandma and Nagypapa's.

The EGG entertains herself on the long ride home. Over an hour is spent "bandaging" her doll Lotta with baby wipes under cover of a blanket. There is much "blood" to be fought and things are shaky for awhile, but Lotta makes it. The EGG's imagination has really taken off, and much time is spent playing "tend" (pretend) about everything and anything, although the EGG favors stories that are dramatic in nature--whether they have her going on an adventure, as a princess, a firefighter/doctor, a baby/parent... etc