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it’s summer, continued.

A few days ago I posted about the “school kids” and their last day of school.

Today I’m following up with the littlest three. And then I’ll cover the “homeschool kids”. Slow and steady.

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First is our littlest peanut, Tallula.

Tallula is 39″ and 33 pounds. That means she has grown 2 inches and gained one pound since I measured the kiddos last September. (Yes, I keep all my kids measurements here on the blog so I don’t lose them. Don’t judge.)

Best friend: Tori

Favorite color: pink

Favorite TV show: Peppa Pig

Favorite food: “Carrots or something? And fruit snacks.” (Hence the fact that she’s only gained one pound since last fall. I might have to eat more carrots.)

Lula1

What she wants to be when she grows up: “A fairy princess. Because I’m so smart. And because I can fly.”

Favorite thing about pre-K: “I think coloring in my Lala Loopsy coloring book.”

Something she wants to do this summer: “Swing on the playground in the backyard.”

Something she wants to learn next year: “Maybe draw a giraffe.”

Lula2

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Next is Miss Poppy G.

Poppy is 40.5″ and 31 pounds. That’s up 2 inches, and one teeny tiny pound.

Best friend: Mommy (no, she was not coerced. yes, she did get candy after this.)

Favorite color: purple

Favorite TV show: Paw Patrol

Favorite food: “Pickles and butter. And strawberries because they’re so, so juicy and smushy.”

Poppy1

What she wants to be when she grows up: “Uhhh, a police. Because they can send people to jail.” When I asked her why (trying not to giggle) she replied, “Because their car might go too fast.”

Favorite thing about pre-K: “That homeschool thing, with the ladybugs.” (aka her alphabet workbook)

Something she wants to do this summer: “Swim in the pool, like we blow it up and put water in it.”

Something she wants to learn next year: “To swim.”

Poppy3

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And then is Vivi Kate.

Vivi is 43″ and 46 pounds. That’s up 2 inches (yay for our *little person* who keeps on growing!) and 3 pounds.

Best friend: Macy

Favorite color: pink

Favorite TV show: Wallykazam

Favorite food: “Noodles – the swirly ones – with cheese.”

vivi2

What she wants to be when she grows up: “Hmmm, what could I be? Oh I want to be a doctor. To help people.”

Favorite thing about Kindergarten: “You mean like our homeschool? Hmmm, my orange book with balloons (math). Because it’s easy for me.”

Something she wants to do this summer: “I want to play in the creek.”

Something she wants to learn next year: “To count by tens.”

vivi3

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And there you have it. My littlest peanuts in all their little-bitty glory.

Love ’em something crazy.

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Comments

  1. emily says

    June 4, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    dude– i need to eat more carrots… just wish they tasted like chocolate.

    Reply
  2. Kelleyn says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    It is cool that you have such a long wooded driveway that is pefect for photos!

    Reply
  3. Shelly says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Stop it!!! Poppy did NOT say that Mommy is her best friend!! Oh the cuteness… Also, I love (and I mean LOVE) that Tallulah’s goal for next year is to draw a giraffe. Maybe. Girl, you have such cool kids.

    Reply
  4. Karrie Rudd says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Completely Wonderful

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Your children are so beautiful! I have to say I celebrated when i saw how Vivi has grown. We did the happy dance at our home when our growth challenged daughter hit the 3 foot mark. She grew 3 inches in the year she has been home… but put on very little weight. We are in the process of our second adoption from china…. a little man this time. I cant wait to go and get him… and I have alittle under a year to wait…. Lord grant me patience!

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  6. jesh stg says

    June 7, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Love the answer of one of the little girls why wanting to pursue being a police woman:):)
    Ni hao is the only expression I know in Chinese, lol (because my son taught English there for 5 years).

    Reply
  7. Olivia says

    June 8, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Your girls are too cute and I know they are the best of friends.Their answers cracked me up.

    So I’m assuming you’ve discontinued Sunday Snapshot?

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I LOVE how Lula said that her best friend is big sister Tori. <3 You've done a good job raising them.

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