Through the Eyes of Izzy

Penguin Habitats

2012-02-05T06:07:00.000-08:00

For school, I had to make a penguin project. I chose to make a diorama of a penguin habitat

Mommy helped me design the habitat. I knew everything I wanted to have in the habitat. I made fish and squid for their food. I also made a leopard seal. I used cotton balls for the ice and snow. I used some of my new clay that I got at Christmas to make the animals and the water.

I told Papa what words I needed and he let me type my labels on his computer. He helped me with some of the spelling, but I did the typing all by myself! I like my penguin habitat. Projects are fun!

Movie Time

2012-01-18T19:08:00.000-08:00

Saturday mommy and daddy took me and J.T. to the movies to see Beauty and the Beast in 3D. J.T. is such a good cousin to tag along. It was so fun! Before the movie started there was a short film from the movie Tangled about when Rapunzel and Flynn get married, it was really funny, I laughed a lot. I love spending time with my mommy and daddy (and my many cousins). I am a very lucky girl to have so many people who love me!

Punkin Chunkin and Other Outside Fun!

2012-01-07T19:32:00.000-08:00

What a fun day I had today! I went to a Primary Meet Your Teacher Activity at church and we got to wear pajamas. Then Mommy and Daddy dropped me off at Grandma and Papa Mitchell's house.

Uncle Tony and I did some Punkin Chunkin

Actually, I helped him and told him which way to chunk the punkin

Football style

Where did it go Uncle Tony?

Grandma was playing with me for awhile too. I am pretending to be a cat sleeping on the swing.

I tried so hard not to smile.

I couldn't take it anymore, I had to smile!

Now for some silly stretches

Hey Grandma look at me!

What a funny face.

After this shot, I got tired of being a cat, we went up to the deck and I was a puppy, but Grandma's camera battery died, so we didn't get any pictures of that.

Then we headed out to do some shopping. We went to Lowe's and looked at all kinds of things. There are lots of changes going on at Grandma and Papa's house. They are finishing the basement and then putting in hardwood floors. Grandma is also thinking about redoing the kitchen. We had fun checking out cabinets, refrigerators, ovens, and I found some really nice dishwashers too.

Then we headed over to look at sinks and guess what I found?

Papa and I decided this would be a fun photo. I will have to go back to Lowe's with them again and have Grandma take a picture of that dishwasher too.

Then we headed off to Target. After the Dollar Spot (I picked out some cute socks for Mommy, Abby and me) I was ready to go to the Toy Section, however, Grandma and Papa had other plans. We went to the grocery section. I got some granola bars and cheese and crackers to take home. I also picked out some gum in new flavors. Then we checked out the cleaning supplies and then finally the toy section. I thought we would never get there! I talked Papa into buying me some erasers. Grandma headed back to get some groceries from the freezer section while Papa and I finished up checking out all the toys. We found grandma getting some edamame. Abby and I both love edamame. Then Grandma said, "Izzy, look" and she turned me around and guess who was walking down the aisle? Mommy and Daddy! We all checked out and then met in the parking lot so I could get all my stuff from the car. I think I forgot to mention earlier that Grandma and I made some more hot chocolate mix and I brought some home.

I had a great day today!

Grandma and Papa show me Andrews

2011-12-31T14:26:00.000-08:00

Grandma and I picked Papa up at the Branch Avenue Metro Station on Friday. Then we went to Andrews for lunch. I've been to Patuxent Naval Air Station lots of times with Grandma and Papa, but this is the first time I remember going to Andrews with them.

Look at this cool bubble gum machine. Papa let me get some gum and it was fun to watch it go all through the machine. There were flashing lights and sounds. It was so much fun!

We ate lunch at the food court. I had Taco Bell and Grandma and Papa had Robin Hood (kind of like Subway). Then we went shopping in the Exchange.

I got some new church shoes. Papa tried on some shoes, but they didn't have the right size. He was dizzy and I volunteered to tie his shoe. I love tying shoes now.

We went in the commissary too. It was so crowded, there were no carts and the line to checkout was so long, we decide not to shop. We went to the Home and Garden store too. I wanted Papa to buy me a Sprite, but would you believe they didn't have any.

Grandma and Papa showed me where they used to live. Their old house was torn down, but Papa says my mom and Aunt Sarah used to play in these trees. That is the medical center in the background. They used to live right across the street from the hospital.

Do you know what I am pointing at? Did you know the President of the United States has a special airplane to fly in? It is kept at Andrews and the hanger is in the background. We couldn't see it very well here, so we went to another area to see it.

This view is better. It is a very interesting building.

Grandma loves taking pictures of me.

I wanted to play on the playground, but we had to leave. Grandma said we can come back another day and bring Abby and have a picnic! It will be so fun!!!!

Christmas at Grandma and Papa's house

2011-12-26T13:15:00.000-08:00

We had a great time on Christmas. First we opened presents at home. It was fun! Then we went to church. After church, we headed over to Grandma and Papa's house.

I got a DS! I was so surprised!

Aunt Sarah and Uncle Tony got me this cool stage set. I love performing for everyone. Every time the curtain opens, there is applause.

Abby got this cool easel. It has a whiteboard on one side and a chalkboard on the other side.

Abby and I had a fun time putting on shows and drawing for everyone!

We had ham and smoked turkey for dinner. It was delicious!

I got this cool Headbandz game

Aunt Sarah and Abby gave me clues to guess who was on my Headbandz

We had a great day!

Fun times in December

2011-12-19T19:33:00.000-08:00

Grandma Mitchell helped me with my spelling homework.

She tells me the word and I write it in salt. Then a little shake of the cookie sheet, and I am ready for the next word.

Abby wanted to try salt writing too. She likes to try to do things I do.

I lost my third tooth!

Telling Santa what I want at our church Christmas Party

Abby and I like playing with Grandma Mitchell's iPad. We make some fun faces with Photo Booth.

Ladybug Earrings

2011-12-05T05:57:00.001-08:00

I went shopping with daddy and papa on Saturday and papa got me these cute ladybug earrings. I love them so much. Aren't they the best thing ever? I think every little girl should have a pair of ladybug earrings.

A Busy Day

2011-10-23T18:10:00.001-07:00

Saturday was a very busy day. Grandma and Papa picked me up to go shopping at the Navy Base. First Papa had to get a haircut, so Grandma and I went shopping at the NEX. I had to stop and let Grandma take my picture by the Frankenstein M&M.

After we finished shopping at the Exchange, we headed to the commissary. Grandma let me ride in one of the space shuttle shopping carts. Since I am learning to read, I was in charge of the grocery list and crossed off items as Grandma put them in the cart. I even added a couple of items that she put in the cart, but didn't have on her list. I just love helping out.

Next we headed to Grandma and Papa's house. I picked out these cute jack-o-lantern cookies for Abby and me.

I started eating mine right away.

Abby wanted to check hers out before she started eating it.

Then I read a book to Mommy and Abby while Grandma and Papa put the groceries away. I thought they would never finish. I was so excited because Mommy and Grandma were taking us to the Pumpkin Patch. I'll post pictures from that later.

My Art and My Tooth

2011-10-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

I love to draw! Here is a picture I drew of a moose, a lion, a zebra, a bear and a sheep.

And I lost my second baby tooth this morning while eating Cheerios! I wonder what the Tooth Fairy will bring me tonight?

Earrings!

2011-10-08T18:40:00.001-07:00

I got my ears pierced today, now I am officially a big girl!

Thanks Aunt Susie!

2010-10-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

Look what my Aunt Susie got me! Isn't it the greatest? I love ladybugs (and my Aunt Susie) :)

My Bestest Friend Abigail

2010-10-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

I went over to play with my friend Abigail this weekend. She is my bestest friend. We ride the bus together and we are in the same class at school. We had so much fun on our play date. We played barbies (she had a really cool barbie house), dress-up, we played outside, I tried pop-overs, we made pizza, tried to keep her dogs from stealing our food, and simply had a wonderful time. I was very tired when I finally came back home, but it was fun. Our mommies are going to switch off whose house we play at, so next time Abigail can come play with my toys.

When I Grow Up...

2010-07-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

I was telling mommy all the different things I want to be when I grow up (because you can't have too many). :)

When I grow up I want to be:
A chef
A ballerina
An explorer
A clay maker (sculpting things like mommy)
A teacher (like grandma Mitchell)
And a singer (like mommy)

This is my list, so far, I will probably have many more things to add, because mommy told me I could be whatever I want to be when I grow up. She said I have to work hard and do a lot of practicing so I can do the things I want to do, and be good at doing them. Right now, I practice by playing, and I have lots of fun doing that, mommy even plays with me and helps me learn lots of neat things everyday. When I start Kindergarten I will learn even more things that will help me become the things I want to be when I grow up.

Hiking with Daddy

2010-06-29T18:29:00.000-07:00

Daddy and I like going to Myrtle Point Park, it's our little daddy-daughter-date time as mommy calls it. I like to climb on the trees that are leaning over.

I also like to play on the Observation deck.

And I love to sit and look at the water, it's very relaxing.

Daddy found this cool piece of driftwood and he let me climb on it. You can see Solomon's Bridge behind me.

Playing in the sand is so fun, I love to try and make things, or just let it run through my fingers.

I love to hike on all the trails and collect sticks on the way. Mommy says this is a cute picture of me.

I always beat daddy to the top of the steps.

It's really fun to play in the sand with a stick, because you can draw pictures.

This is the "Spooky Trail" (or at least that's what I've named it) Doesn't it look spooky?

Here I am on the spooky trail, I like to pick up pine cones as I walk along because there are so many.

Daddy and I always go to this tiny pond to look at all the clusters of frog eggs. See all of them? They look like big blobs of boogers.

Here I am holding one of the egg clusters.

Doesn't it look like a big booger?

We found a tiny egg that had fallen out of one of the clusters. It was so neat because I could see the baby tadpole swimming around inside. I love going on hikes with daddy, we always have so much fun and find such neat things.

Nature Walk

2010-04-26T16:34:00.001-07:00

When daddy got home from work today we took a nature walk as a family. I took a plastic grocery bag with me and picked up lots of pretty flowers, leaves, and baby pine cones. Didn't I get a nice collection?

This is a picture of my favorite ones. Mommy took the four big flowers in this picture and put them in a Ziploc bag and then pressed them into a book. When they are ready I am going to make a bookmark with them and that way I'll be able to keep them forever. I also got a couple rocks that I'm going to paint and post pictures of later. What a great day!

I Want to be a Ballerina

2010-04-15T17:46:00.001-07:00

I have decided I want to be a ballerina, so I have been practicing, and had grandma Lori take pictures of me. Here I am balancing on one foot.

And here I am jumping up in the air "Singing in the Rain" style, or so my mommy says. I love to pretend to be a ballerina, well, I love to pretend to be lots of things. Mommy says that is the best part about being a kid is using your imagination, and I think she's right.

My Luna Moth Adventure With Mommy!

2010-04-15T17:35:00.000-07:00

While mommy and I were taking a walk today we found this neat Luna Moth in the driveway.

We decided to move it off the driveway so it wouldn't get run over by a car.

When we scooped it up with a stick it spread its wings and I loved its spots!

I also loved its big fuzzy pink legs and fuzzy yellow antennae.

We found a good home for the moth and I decided to name it Tuna the Luna Moth.

My Snake Skin

2010-04-07T06:46:00.000-07:00

I found my pretty snake skin, I'd hidden it in the cup holder of my car seat, so I let mommy take a picture of it to show everyone just how neat it is.

My Frog Egg Adventure with Daddy!

2010-04-06T16:01:00.000-07:00

Daddy took me to Myrtle Point Park and we went walking around on the trails there. We pretended to be adventures exploring the woods. Along the way we found this big puddle and inside were a bunch of frog eggs, it was so cool. I even got to hold them.

Just look how neat they are, what could be better than holding frog eggs?

An Adventure with Papa!

2010-04-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

My Papa and I always go on fun adventures. He always shows me neat things and tells me all about them. We like to look at birds and plants and bugs. I know what a lot of them are too because he teaches me how to recognize them. He also takes me to go see the horses and find fossils; I always have fun with my Papa. The other day he took me on an especially fun adventure. We went walking around in the woods and we climbed up a hill and sat down on it above the fox's den. We wandered around over and under broken trees and followed some deer trails. We found lots of little deer poops along the way, and we also found a big pile of deer poop and I looked at Papa and said, "That's some BIG poop." We also found a snake's skin under a log which I thought was awesome so I kept it. Then we went down to the water, which Papa explained to me was a creek, but I just like to call it water. I put my hands in the water and it was really cold, but it was still neat. I had such a great day with Papa. He always shows me the coolest things.

The Secret Of The Napkins

2010-04-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

The other day Grandma Mitchell showed me the secret of the napkins. I needed a napkin, but there weren't anymore, so I asked Grandma if she could get me some. She told me that I was old enough now to learn the secret of the napkins. She showed me where she kept the napkins (after we made sure Abby wasn't in the room, because they are kept in a small cabinet that Abby would have no trouble getting into). Now, if I ever need a napkin and there aren't any I know where to get more. I just have to make sure Abby doesn't see me, because it's a secret, a big girl secret. Shhhhh!

My First Blizzard

2010-02-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

This is the snowman my daddy and I made. Mommy says he's a redneck snowman, whatever that means.

Here are some icicles outside our dining room window. I love icicles, my daddy even broke one off and let me suck on it like a Popsicle.

I loved playing in all the pretty snow, it was great.

This is a fun book I like to read. It's called Pinkalicious.

I let daddy take two pictures of me. Here is me doing a goofy grin. Below is me getting married. Mommy says it's a hillbilly wedding. I wonder if it has anything to do with the baby tucked into my jammies and the hanky on my head or the fact that I'm marrying a pink unicorn named George? We are now Mr. and Mrs. George.

Story Time with Mommy

2010-01-27T17:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a story I made up and shared with my mommy:

The Two Little Moonlight Chickens
The two little moonlight chickens were so scared and sad
So were all the animals in the dark scary barn
Now, these two little moonlight chickens were all cuddled up
But the other chickens didn't know what to do
So the littlest chick huddled up to his mommy
All the animals in the barn are asleep already
But we have to find food before we go to sleep tonight
So the mommy went out to find some food
Now, the two little moonlight chickens were not asleep
So they went away to find some food too
But they didn't get to eat because they didn't find the food
The little moonlight chickens were scared because it was dark
But the mommy found them and cuddled them in her arms
They went back to the barn and had hot cocoa in a cup
Then Santa brought presents across the deep blue sea
There was some muddy grass and lots of dirty animals
But that's what happens when you live in a barn.

Izzy's World

2010-01-09T09:49:00.001-08:00

My Grandma and Papa got me a camera for Christmas because I love to take pictures. My mommy started this blog for me so I can share my view of the world with everyone. Now everyone will be able to see through my eyes.

I like taking pictures of my feet. I have monkey toes like my daddy.

These are some seashells my daddy put in our fish tank.

Here are my Angel fish. The pink on is Abby Cadabby and the spotted one behind it is Abby.

This is my Snow White baby doll my mommy and daddy got me for Christmas. Snow White is my favorite Princess and I love to play with baby dolls.

I like to take pictures of my cousin Abby, she is so cute. I love to play with her and give her hugs.

My daddy is so silly. Here he is wearing my princess Snuggie.

This is our pretty Christmas tree. I love turning all the lights off in the house and leaving the tree lights on while we drink hot chocolate. It's fun family time.