What a "doll"

Another year behind us!

So much has happened since our big move to LA. 

One big recent event? Brinley turned 4!

The sun peeked out just long enough for the kids to play outside.

What a fun party American Girl Doll party we had with a bouncy house, tons of crafts and last but not least some great friends. 

                                       

     A little update on Brinley:

She is attending a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Preschool 3 days a week and recently transitioned into a mainstreamed Preschool the other 2 days a week. Of course I was a little concerned with how she would adjust to hearing peers but her teachers comforting words last week were music to my ears!

According to her Brinley is doing amazing. She jumps right in to try something new, a great listener, follows directions and makes friends easily. Last week a litte boy was in class sitting in the corner crying because he didn't want to put his shoes on. No idea what the circumstances were but I guess the Mom gave up fighting and sent him barefoot with shoes in backpack. Brinley's teacher said Brin walked over to the boy, grabbed his shoes and tried to put them on over her shoes...then started losing her balance and falling down on purpose and giggling . She did this 3 or 4 times until the boy started laughing hysterically and what do you know...He put on his shoes and followed Brin out to the playground. 

It's moments like these that capture my heart. 

Brinley is goofy.

Whinny at times.

Sly.

Smart as a fox.

Empathetic.

Determined.

Sweet as pie.

Mommy and Daddy are SO PROUD