bea's actual birthday

Turning three means not wanting to stand.

Not wanting to smile for a birthday picture.

But being all too happy to blow out candles on leftover birthday cake.

bea's 3rd birthday party

Before Bea's guest arrived, her and Cordelia went out front to check out the new scarecrow.

Crafts with cousins.

Iggy, Bea and Leo.

Such overwhelming Joy. The entire week before Bea's birthday, she sang herself to sleep with 'Happy Birthday to Bea'.

clay art in the park

 There is a new art teacher at school, his name is Tyler and the kids adore him. He took the older kids to do clay impressions outside.

Bea loves this kind of stuff.

school fun

Bea and Cordelia get to see each other on occasion. This time it looks like Coco paid a visit to Bea's room. They call them the "Southern Belles"

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This is Cordelia's spot. No one else's. She likes to take it all in and be able to have full view of her room.

bea's first field trip

First school bus ride! Off they go to Lincoln Park Zoo!

Unfortunately I did not chaperone, but fortunately the school took some pics!

See the little boy in the blue plaid in the foreground? That is HOTTO. He also moved from the old school. Otto and Bea have a special relationship. It's a love-hate.

Pumpkins Chicago

 Pumpkins Chicago is a spot for pumpkins in Wrigleyville. There is a little corn maze, pumpkins and gourdes, and pumpkin decorating. It's not a huge set up, but it's great for what it is. Bea and Cordelia were beside themselves with excitement.

The man that ran the place even made Bea a necklace.

adventure time

Adventure time means heading towards the lake with no plan other than to burn off energy and enjoy the great outdoors. Oh look! Cricket Hill!

We brought treasure jars for the kids to fill with whatever excites them.