March 17, 2011

Happy St Patricks Day! 2011

Oooo.....that tricky, tricky, sneaky Leprecaun! He did it again! The girls spent a lot of time preparing a box to trap him, but he was able wiggle through it and escape! How does he do that?!?! Well, the good thing is that he always leaves a few green treats for the girls. This time he left green grapes, donuts with green sprinkles, green mangos, grren apple fruit leather, and 2 green frisbies.
He even left this nice little note: "I'm too sneaky for you!! You girls are very clever, but I am more clever! Better luck next year! Thanks for being my friend...I like you both a lot. Love, your Leprecaun"


March 10, 2011

Go Fish! Audriana's 2nd grade music Program!

The Mullan Rd Multi-purpse room was filled to the brim tonight with moms, dads, grandma's and grandpa's, siblings, and friends. The program was really good -- and the kids did an amazing job with their singing! The costumes were amazing and everyone had a really fun time. There were sharks, jelly fish, clown fish, star fish, crabs, needle fish, swordfish, and other fun ocean critters represented! The mood was happy and upbeat from start to finish. What a talented group of 2nd graders! Thank you to Mrs. Pearman, who is their music teacher, for preparing them for such an entertaining program tonight! Thank you to Mom and Kristi for coming to support Audriana, too! I was hoping to upload one of my flip videos that I took during the program, but it hasn't worked for me yet...I will try again later.

Here is Audriana and her finished Clown Fish costume. Made from cardboard, paint, and tape.....Martin had a pretty good time himself putting this masterpiece together! Thanks babe!


Looking good, Audriana! We are so proud of you and the wonderful job you did tonight!

March 06, 2011

The end of an era.....I'm so sad!

Well, it finally happened. My 8 year old came into the kitchen this morning and informed me (very non-chalantly) that I could put her "colchita" away in her save-box. What?!? Well, it is a shred of a thing now, and really just a shadow of it's previous self, and no bigger than a dish towel. My baby is ready to give it up. **sigh** I'm happy for her. Even though it has been a couple of years since she really used it, she has had it under her pillow...just in case she needed it, I guess. My baby is growing up......this was a big moment for both of us!

I told her that I needed one more picture of her with her colchita before I could put it away. She has held onto this thing every night since she was a baby! I can't believe it.....

Sofia's hair today


Sofia does not get any cuter than this....she was looking so bright and "Spring-y" today with her colorful flowers in her hair. She loves to spend a few minutes in the bathroom, trying on different headbands, clips, and flowers. She does something different almost every day...this is how she looked today as she came out of the bathroom. You would never have known by looking at her that it was a freezing 30 degrees outside today. She's definitely ready for Spring! She's such a joy......I just love her with all my heart!