Hazel picked out her whole outfit

My Little Fashionista

I'm just being Hazel

Penguin walk

Never Too Cold for Custard!

Despite the sub-arctic temperature, Hazel insisted on going to Daddio's favorite Custard shop in Manitou.

Update to Chris' Wish List

Mail appears to be taking much longer than before, so I am going to start sending Christmas stuff next week.

Here are a few additions to the original list (which is reprinted below):

-Cigars

-A reading light

-Christmas stuff :)

Chris also requested that we stop sending him so much candy (Oops, I am guilty here) and instead opt for some healthier snacks so he doesn't weigh down the plane on the way home :)

Here's his address:

CPT Chris Calway

HHD, 1STB 1/4 ID

APO AE 09355

Here's are some favorite items, which I know he (and his buddies, if he shares) will enjoy:

• Homemade treats: cookies, brownies, Rice crispy treats (Chris' fave), pumpkin bread, etc
• Protein bars: power bar, cliff bars, etc (chocolate covered ones are okay in the winter)
• Trail mix: the Trader Joe's ones are very popular
• Razors: any kind, disposable, replacement, whatever
• Body wash
• Loofahs (yes, even guys use them :)
• Lip balm (very popular)
• Crystal light, propel, gatorade H20 flavor packets
• Coffee (ground for regular coffee makers)
• Funny little toys like squirt guns, nerf guns, joke things
• Sports stuff (NE teams of course!)
• Holiday items: christmas lights, stockings, etc

I'll update the list periodically as Chris sends me requests!

Little Gnome Heads to School

"When I get big. . . " Quote of the Day

Hazel has been telling me all about "when she gets big." I get a kick out of it every day so I thought I'd share them with you.

While doing the dishes today, Hazel informed me that:

"When I get big, I'm going to use the danger light by the sink."

(The disposal)

Hazel at Riverside

SNOW!!!!

It's snowing here! Hazel had to put on her snow boots and head outside. Crazy kid!

Package for Daddio!

When I get bigger. . .

Ready for Night Night

Posing for one last shot before night night!

When I Get Big I'm Gonna Get Married

Hazel to Mommy: "Why are you and Daddy married?"

Mommy: "So we could have you and be a family."

H: "Oh. . . I'm not married? I'm gonna be married when I get bigger and I'll get hugs and kisses and flowers."

M: "When you get bigger. . ."

H: "I'm 3, so I'm a big girl, so I can get married, right? I can get married now!"

Oh dear!

Sent from my iPhone

How did she learn to walk in those?

Shoe Shopping w Toots!

Get Your Flat Rate Boxes and Customs Forms Ready!

Chris is now able to accept mail!

Here's his address:

CPT Chris Calway

HHD, 1STB 1/4 ID

APO AE 09355

Here's are some favorite items, which I know he (and his buddies, if he shares) will enjoy:

• Homemade treats: cookies, brownies, Rice crispy treats (Chris' fave), pumpkin bread, etc
• Protein bars: power bar, cliff bars, etc (chocolate covered ones are okay in the winter)
• Trail mix: the Trader Joe's ones are very popular
• Razors: any kind, disposable, replacement, whatever
• Body wash
• Loofahs (yes, even guys use them :)
• Lip balm (very popular)
• Crystal light, propel, gatorade H20 flavor packets
• Coffee (ground for regular coffee makers)
• Funny little toys like squirt guns, nerf guns, joke things
• Sports stuff (NE teams of course!)
• Holiday items: halloween candy, masks, christmas lights, stockings, etc

I'll update the list periodically as Chris sends me requests!

Haze the Blaze

Hazel the Kids 1k before the start of the Tufts 10k this monday in Boston.  She was very focused and really excited.  She lined up right in the front with all of the big kids.  Just after Joan Benoit (yes, THE Joan Benoit) told the kids to be nice to each other, some girl pushed her and pinched her.  She was so upset she ran off the course and began sobbing in front of a CLOWN.  This all happened in the split second that it took for me to walk down the line of parents to get a better view!  Imagine my surprise (read: panic) when I looked back and didn't see Hazel!

Luckily, I ran back and found her right away.  She hopped into the race and ran the entire thing!  I am so proud of her.  She was very focused and kept biting her lip while she was running.  It was so cute.

Afterwards, Grampie Bob took her to get her face painted and get ready to cheer me on in my race!

Ballerina Bot

Hazel showing off her ballet skills at Nana and Grampie's house :)

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