Saturday, December 17, 2011

Milk and cookies with Santa

We got to attend the Milk and Cookies with Santa party at the Treehouse this year.

We had to coax Santa to come out by singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". The girls' faces both lit up once he came out ringing his jingle bells.

Milk and cookies were a big hit.
Annie even made a new friend who she calls "my bear friend". What a fun night!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Halloween



The girls had a "super" Halloween. They were so excited to be "Super Sisters". This was the first year they actually ran from house to house trick-or-treating. Big Sis couldn't get enough. We could barely keep up with her! She is already planning what she and Little Sis are going to be next year.



The Preschool Adventure

These pictures are actually from the end of August, but I thought I'd post them anyway. I decided to try my hand at teaching preschool out of our basement this year. It has been quite the adventure! Things get a little busy, but overall it has been a fun experience. I have learned so much from these adorable 3 and 4 year olds. My daily experiences have led me to research that is hopefully helping me become a better teacher and most importantly, a better mom. My toolbox, as some say, is being filled with things I wouldn't otherwise know. I'm really grateful for the experience and hope it continues to go as well as it has been. Big Sis loves getting to see her friends three times a week, and Little Sis has become a little social butterfly. Thanks to all the moms who are giving me the opportunity to teach (and learn from) their kids!




Little Sis decorates her face on the first day.
Big Sis by the reading nook.

Black Island Farms



The girls were sick on the day of our preschool field trip to Black Island Farms, so we packed up the family and went on Oct. 29. They loved it!





The cow and pig train was a huge hit. They rode it as many times as they could before it got too dark.









We had a blast watching the girls play. The biggest hit was the Corn Chute. Big Sis took one look at it and raced to the top as fast as she could. As soon as she came out, she darted back up to do it again....and again....and again (hence no pictures of her, she wasn't in one place long enough). Little Sis was a little more cautious. It took three or four tries of climbing all the way to the top, then climbing all the way down and back up again until she dared do it. She finally decided to try it (with a death grip on Mommy the whole way down).
Once it was too dark to do anything else, we headed in for the corn maze. Papa P was a little ticked off when he realized we were walking around in an image of Edward and Bella. He followed the map and got us out of there as quickly as he could. The girls were amazed at his navigating skills. I was pretty impressed myself! All in all, a fun night at Black Island Farms!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Easter Day

Peter Cottontail visited our house this year.The faces say it all :)

The girls in their Easter dresses.
The Easter Bunny also came to Grandma and Grandpa's.





We sure love "Grampa!"



The kids look forward to Grandma and Grandpa's annual Easter egg hunt.



The kiddos couldn't get enough. They kept hollering, "Eggs! Eggs! Eggs!"
The smiles on their faces may be caused by all the candy they are looking forward to eating; but when I look at them, I'm reminded of the joy I feel at this time of year and of the gratitude I have for our Savior. Wishing you a very Happy Easter!

Coloring Eggs

The girls colored some masterpiece eggs this year over at Bubba's.



Our hands were just about as colorful as the eggs.

And what were the boys doing during all this? Setting up a new swing set in Bubba's backyard. The girls were so excited! Swinging and sliding is always fun, even in the dark!