Hoedown Party

Today we went to a Hoedown party at Emma's school. There was face painting, and Emma had an orange cat painted on her cheek. She also dressed up  as a scarecrow (she loves scarecrows). Mommy carried Ani around to show her all of the fun activities she will be able to do when she's older.

Finding Time

It has been a challenge to find time to put things on the blog recently.  Here are a few photos from the first weeks of school and daycare.

Make New Friends, but Keep the Old

This past weekend we spent time with our friends, Patience and Mike and Colleen and Mike.  Mommy still remembers the days when we were able to hang out in the evening just as adults with no kids.  Now the crew consists of seven little ones that tag along on our outings.  This year we visited the Stone Arch Bridge and had a picnic lunch.  Violet, Charolette and Audrey played chasing games while Claire, Emma and Oscar did parallel play.  Ani was all smiles and loved being held by many different people.  Overall, a very nice day to see the falls and catch up as best one can while watching lots of little children.

Emma, Claire, Audrey, Violet and Charolette

Blast Off

Grandpa and Grandma outdo Mommy and Daddy in the best swing pusher competition.

Family Photo

This may be the first year that Mommy tries to send out a holiday card with a picture.  Many attempts have been made to get pictures of both girls smiling and in clothes that stay clean for more than five minutes.  Here are a few attempts at getting Emma to take her picture near the waterfall.

 Okay girls look at the camera

 Emma take your hands away from your mouth

 Put your tongue back in your mouth

Emma look up at the camera

It is a good thing Mommy doesn't make a living by taking children's portraits. 

Dancing in the Rain