Pure Joy

Shadow Dancing

Sometimes I can't get over how cute she is.

Snow

Here's a video of Abby's kindergarten class enjoying the snow.  Abby is wearing pink pants and a purple coat.

http://youtu.be/ivx3SzH8E9I

Concentration

Bubble bath

Halloween

Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior).

More twenty questions and new math

Abby and Lily are trying to guess what Mama is thinking.  They are getting pretty close.

Abby: Apple sauce?
Mama: No
Abby: Apple pie?
Mama: No
Abby: Apple....crisp?
Mama: No
Lily: Apple eye?

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Abby: What is 10 plus 10 plus 2?
Mama (to Abby): What do you think?
Lily: Molly!
.... (Lots of laughing)...
Mama: What is "Molly"?
Lily:  It's a number with an S and a P in it. 

Fall Festival

Sticking our your tongue helps you concentrate



and eat doughnuts.

Scientist

Fun

Summer birthday party



Fall hay ride

Town Day

A fireworks show and then a big street fair the next day were a huge hit:

Memories of Summer

Chilling in the hammock with Grandpa

First Day of School

Abby started Kindergarten this year and Lily is now a "Robin" at pre-school.

Play time

Star of the Week

Abby got to be the first "Star of the Week" of her kindergarten.  She brought in a poster of pictures, 3 toys and a book to share. 

Lily plays Twenty Questions

Lily: Is it a person?
Mom: No
Lily: Is it an elephant?
Mom: No
Lily: Is it a motion? (emotion?)
Mom: umm.... no.
Lily: Is it a dance party?  

Need more information

Lily: Mama, what is that other one?
Mama: What other what?
L: I don't bemember.
M: You don't REmember what?
L: That one that daddy said before.
M: Umm... 

Dance recital

We got the video from the girls' dance recital.  It's too big to post here but if you want to see them, email Becca and we'll send you a link. 

Summer Exhaustion

After a very hot 4th of July parade (complete with lollipop and necklace that were thrown to her from passing firetrucks.)



After two straight days of swimming

Summer Fun

Lily is determined to swim under water, even when she isn't allowed to go very deep.

Eating Smores

Learning to ride a bike

A little morning dancing

The Zoo

Sisters playing cards

Fairy House

Boston Creme

Jencie's Strawberries

Funny Faces

Dance Recital

Tarzan and Jane

Walking to dance class

Really?

Lily: Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, MOMMMMMMYYYYYY!
Mom: Yes?
Lily: Ummm..... ummm.... I have something to tell you.
Mom: Yes?
Lily: Ummmm...ummm.... Something... about... something. 

Lily's Birthday, part 2

Lily wanted a Princess Party with her school friends.

Craft time





Fruit wands



Play time (flying practice?)



Pink strawberry cupcakes



As usual, Lily was the last kid at the dessert table



We eventually talked her into going out to play with the kids (but she brought her cupcake with her.)

Lily Turns 3

Last week we celebrated with lots of cousins, some aunts and uncles, and Grandma and Grampa.   Thanks to Grandma, all the kids got fairy wings.