Winnie-the-pooh

I'm pleased to introduce to you my lovely oldest daughter Winnie-the-pooh.  She is a ball of crazy emotions rolled up into the most beautiful little girl inside and out.  When we started having kids I admitted to my husband that I was obsessed with Winnie-the-pooh as a child.  The very first toy I received was a stuffed Pooh Bear from Disneyland.  I knew all the songs, loved watching the movies, and absolutely adored having my mom read me all the books.  They were sweet and funny.  I had wanted to name our son Christopher Robin but Nick said no.  I had wanted to decorate the nursery in a Classic Pooh theme but Nick wanted something more masculine.  So when we found out we were having a girl I begged him to let me call her Winnie-the-pooh and he agreed.  I realize that the real Winnie is a male bear but it's still a cute name plus it's a play on her real name which helps.

My Winnie-the-pooh is absolutely nothing like the slow-talking, round, cuddly bear.  She is spunky, runs everywhere (even down the hallway and has smacked into each of us many a time), skinny as a rail, and not much for cuddles but appreciates a well-timed hug and loves having her back scratched at bedtime.  She is 6 and likes Hello Kitty, riding her bike without training wheels, swimming, gymnastics, dancing, eating anything but fruits and vegetables, and just being goofy.  

When Winnie-the-pooh was born I have to admit that I was shocked by her beauty.  She was super tan with blue-green eyes and blonde hair.  I am still in awe of her beauty.  She is just stunning.  Her silly, goofy personality is beautiful too.  She can be insanely emotional and we're working on learning how to express those emotions in healthy ways.  Maybe it's because we are both so emotional and loud people but sometimes we butt heads.  Thankfully she is very forgiving.  My big girl wears me out but I love her all the more for it!

Winnie-the-pooh has a contagious laugh - it just bubbles up and spills out of her.  It never ceases to make me and everyone around her giggle too. 

Love those giant newborn cheeks and rosebud lips

Lavahead wasn't quite sure what to do with her but loved being near her.
Notice my pink bathrobed self hiding in the background.

Our little Pooh Bear on her first birthday

Winnie-the-pooh on Winnie-the-pooh!

That is a lot of pink on one tan little girl

Sweetie 

Stinker

I just love each of her little features

Goofing off at preschool graduation

Love the tousled hair look

Goofball

All bundled up at 4th of July this summer at the beach

She adores her kittens

My pretty ballerina

She loves being outside

All dressed up for the Daddy Daughter dance in her Narnia coat

Looks like this pretty cowgirl lost some teeth getting bucked off her bronco!