What am I thankful for???

Olivia's class has been discussing thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful and appreciative for what you have in your life. Here are the things she's thankful for...

Being able to eat dinner in her home and for the sun because it keeps her warm.

I had to share because I thought they were cute thoughts. We hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween

Olivia posing as Alice in Wonderland...she was pretty excited about her dress. She even memorized lines from the movie to recite.



Mia finally decided to go with a ballerina fairy. However, she wasn't sure what was to come of this whole dressing up business. (sorry for the fuzzy picture, new camera and I'm still trying to figure it out)



We had a ton of activities during the day. Here's the costume parade at school. The school is located near businesses so there were lots of people outside to cheer on the kids.



Olivia showing us her pumpkin that she designed and help cut.



The kids racing up to the door for more candy. This is when Mia realized this activity might be the best thing she's ever done. She didn't stop once to check or eat the candy, she powered through all the houses with the big kids and said "tick or teat" and "tank ooh". The candy however, became a bit of a battle later on when she thought she should eat it all at once.

Pumpkin Patch

On the train riding to the Pumpkin Patch.



Mia and I enjoying the day.



Trying to pick the perfect pumpkin.

First Field Trip

Olivia's class went on their very FIRST field trip! The most exciting part was they got to go on a school bus. I should have taken a picture of all of us moms with our cameras and nervous energy. We went to the pumpkin patch...more pictures to come.

A few more pictures...

Taeya relaxing outside in the sun.



This picture didn't turn out great. Ian was determined to take Olivia out on the row boat so Jill & Mia joined. It looked like they may take in water and as Olivia told us...she wanted to do this every day!

Hood Canal Weekend

Sisters hanging out and taking in the view while discussing the daily activities with their papa...



Deb saved all of our barbies and the girls loved playing with them. Mia likes to line them all up. We aren't sure why most of the Ken dolls don't have clothes.



Mia loves singing to Taeya. Since Taeya doesn't move yet she's the perfect audience.



Olivia wasn't afraid of the water...it was freezing.



She decided to go under and come up with sea weed.

A first for everything!

Mimi had a big day yesterday. She had her first hair cut. Thank goodness Grandma Debbie was there to entertain her. She did a great job and looks so cute with her new do! Another embarrassing note is all the Christian girls got their hair cut (me at my normal salon) and our hair is literally all the same length - it's a little matchy, matchy for me but David thinks it's a hoot! I didn't insert any pictures of us as a group as I'm on about 3 hours of sleep and no shower...YIKES!



I know CORNY I had to put in the certificate. The little kid's hair place does a good job of making the first hair cut an experience.



Another big first was Mia woke up at 1:30AM throwing up last night. She's never had the stomach flu and it was a doozy. She definitely didn't like it and kept saying "mama yuck, mama yuck". So I had to take a picture of her this morning. She had a bath but was TOTALLY not in to the picture.



I made her put down her blankies (or as she refers to them "babies") in this picture to show her hair cut but still not thrilled with mom. She's doing a little better but you can tell she's not 100%. Luckily, she is sleeping right now & hopefully no one else comes down with the flu.

I'm a big girl now!

Here's Olivia all dressed and ready to go to her first day of Pre-K.



Mia was upset she didn't get to go to school today. However, she did manage to dress like her big sister.

Crazy busy...

Well life has been crazy as the past two weekends David and I have been away and the girls have been with family. It's nice to have our away time but we always miss our girls. It's hard to believe Olivia started her very first day of Pre-K today. I didn't get any action shots in to school but I got one after she got ready. She was excited and then was a little apprehensive when all her girlfriends from her Pre-School class were split up. I'm sure for a good reason but she made friends fast and was off to listen to Teacher Dyan talk about the day. They grow up WAY too fast!

Mia turns 2!

I still can't believe Mia turned 2. It was a fun day & Mia really seemed to enjoy herself. Here she is all ready for her friends to come over and play.



Bouncing with daddy...this seemed to be a hit with all the kids.



I'm not sure Mia knew what the cake was going to taste like but she was excited.



Pinata time...more sugar for the kids.



This is where we found the birthday girl after the party ended. Stuffing her face with birthday cake.

Visiting St. Louis

We stayed at Aunt Angela & Uncle Mike's house. The kids loved meeting their cousins. Olivia and Jordan playing house.



Visiting Six Flags...



Mia being a big girl and riding by herself.



Olivia and Noah having so much fun!

IRONMAN USA

Olivia and David coming across the finish line.

Cousin Taeya

I had to put a few pictures of cousin Taeya. She's just the cutest!



Her favorite things to do are to sleep and eat. Although her cousin Olivia would say "Taeya loves to be held by me".

Princess Dance Camp

The Princesses getting ready for their performance. They were all very serious and intently watching their teacher.



Dance it sister! They are standing in first position or how Olivia refers to it as "pizza feet".



I think we have an entertainer on our hands. Mia was clapping and really just enjoyed herself.



Olivia and her good friend Lauren. They were very proud of their performances!

Happy 4th of July!

David and Mia enjoing the fireworks. At first Mia wasn't quite sure and then she seemed to really enjoy them.



Olivia, Isa and Jake enjoying the show too! We went to the Rosario house as their neighbors did a less action packed show then our neighborhood. Look at Jake's shoes he decided to wear Mia's pink camo crocs so she has his on - it was so cute!




I love the looks on their faces. Olivia wanted to know at what age she had to be to help with the firework show.

NO!

Mimi is real big on telling us no right now. In this picture I asked her to say cheese and she gave me a strong no. She's getting quite a little mind of her own.

Olivia the artist!

Olivia stayed at her nana's house and they tie-dyed t-shirts. Olivia said "she feels like an artist now".

We love the playhouse!

Olivia and Mia love to spend time at their Grandma and Papa's house. Especially when they get to eat lunch in the playhouse.