Happy Friday!

Ansley was practicing her "dip" this is a gymnastic move on the beam, here she is trying it out on the fireplace. Mia wanted to jump off, so Ans "saved her" by lifting her! This is a favorite big sister move, she loves to pick her sister up! Then, I couldn't resist a few close-ups. We hope everyone has a great weekend!

Making Music!

After drawing, the girls turned their markers into flutes! They were playing music and having a competition who's was longest! I love their imaginations!

First Day of School!

I tried to get a cute "together" shot of the girls this morning but only had one participant! Oh well, this will mark their first day of the 2009-2010 school year. Both girls started in their new classrooms today, it was a rocky drop off, but the rest of the day went well! Happy Monday!

Promotion Sunday!

Today was Promotion Sunday at church. Ansley got to go to Sunday School and Children's Church. Mia is still hanging out in the nursery, and loves it! We are so glad to belong to a church that has so many children activities that help our girls learn to live for Jesus!

Still Summer

Waiting for me to open the door!

Yesterday the girls ran through the sprinklers in the back yard! Ansley announced that she wanted the water to be warmer! We are still having summer fun!

Taking the Garbage Out!

Just Kidding.....this is pretty cute trash!

Listening to Crickets!

Before school on Friday, the girls were outside listening to crickets! I love their expressions. Sometimes, it is totally worth getting up so early! I am glad we didn't miss this opportunity. What a great way to start the last day of the week!

Little Chef!

Ready to cook!

It's Official!

Ansley was giving her baby sister a hug! She takes such good care of Mia.


Oh my, she may fall asleep standing up!

We are back in our "school groove"! The girls are so tired after school on Thursdays, it's enough to lobby for a 4 day work week! We are off to a great start! The girls start in their new classes on Monday!

Two Peas in a Pod!

A New Trick!

Ansley is so proud of her new trick! She can hang upside down! So fun!

Mia was waiting her turn to swing! She had lots of paint on her shirt from her artwork!

Light On

Mia loves the cause and effect of the light switch. After school yesterday she said, "Mommy, Kaden turned the light off, it was dark!" I love this age of discovery.

Pure Joy!

Hard at Work!

Ansley and Mia love to draw and write! I love to look at them really concentrate!

Princess Day!

This was the final week of camp for the girls this summer. The last two weeks they have studied the Caribbean and have done fun activities. One day was a Princess Pirate Tea! Ansley has loved learning about the ocean, animals, and how important it is we take care of our Earth. Mia mostly loved splash day! This is the marker for us that the new year is quickly approaching. The girls will meet their new teachers at an ice-cream social on the 22nd and begin in their new classes on the 24th. We are looking forward to a great year!

A Box Arrives!

I love this picture of Mia "reading" her card!


The best part is taking the paper out to see what's inside!

Tonight the girls got to open a box from Grammy and PawPaw! This is always a favorite! Mia felt like it was her birthday again! Thank you!!!! Here are just a few shots of the event, my computer is "screaming" at me that I have very little memory left and won't store anymore photos! Uh-oh, time for a bigger hard-drive! ;-)