Dance Recital 2010

A couple of weeks ago the girls had their Dance Recital. It was crazy! Good crazy. Between the three of them they were in 13 dances which meant they had 13 costume changes. And this year Emma's dressing room was across the auditorium from Eva and Ella's. I was running back and forth like a crazy woman most of the time. They did so well, though. Even though I never really got to sit down and watch it, it was such a fulfilling experience for me as well as for them to see all of their hard work from the year pay off. They are already talking about next year. Amidst the craziness I did manage to get some pictures...

I am happy to say we all survived another year of dance and can't wait for next year!!

Park City

One of the ways we celebrated my, Lee's, Emma's and Ella's birthday is by going to Park City. My brother's family was staying at a time share there and we went up for a couple of days. My parents also went up. It was very nice to get away and be with family. Here are some fun pictures of our little trip:

Sadie the swimmer

Ghostly Ben

Ella's a little fish

Beau loves his sister

Livia lovin the hot tub

The kids all made fun visors and necklaces.

The finished product

We also took the trolley up and down Main Street and did some shopping.

The girls wanted their picture taken with "Loosey Moosey"

Ben just could not resist this picture.

The kids all had fun but the adults had a great time too enjoying some lazy time, good food, shopping...it doesn't get much better than that. Thanks to Ryan and Cheryl for letting us crash with them. We had a really fun time. It was a great way to spend our birthdays.

11 and 5

Happy Birthday to Emma and Ella!!

Their birthdays were on the 2nd and 3rd. Having their birthdays so close is perfect for them because they have such a close knit bond. They LOVE each other! And I love seeing their relationship constantly grow. Just today I saw Ella run into Emma's arms as she came home and Emma scooped her up and gave her a big hug and kiss. It almost brought tears to my eyes. I hope they will always treasure the relationship they have with one another. I feel like every year we celebrate their birthdays, one after the next. But we also celebrate their sweet bond.

Emma:

Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Number: 3 and 5
Favorite Drink: Rootbeer
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Game: Mouse Trap
Favorite Animal: Penguin
Favorite Song: Check Yes Juliet
Favorite TV Show: Good Luck Charlie
Favorite Movie: Alice in Wonderland
I Feel Sad When: People are mean to me
I Feel Mad When: I do something wrong
I Feel Proud When: People cheer me on
I Feel Scared When: There are big storms
I Like It When My Friends: Help me
I Like It when My Teacher: Compliments
I Like It When I: Do something good
On The Weekends I: Like to play with friends
During The summer I: Go swimming
At School I: Do boring work
I Am Good At: Being nice I Wish I Could: Have a cell phone!!!!!
I Am Special Because: People love me
What Makes You Laugh? My Daddy!!
If You Were A Parent For A Day, Which Rule Would You Get Rid Of? Chores
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Teacher
Do You Think It Would Be Hard To Be A Mom or Dad? Yes
Why? You would have to keep up with a lot of things!
If You Could Have A Magical Power, What Would It Be? To go back and forward in time!!
What Is The Best Thing About Being 11? I am older
What Is The Best Thing About Being You? I am the oldest sibling

Ella:

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Number: 5
Favorite Drink: Chocolate Milk
Favorite Food: Roll Sandwiches
Favorite Game: Wii Sport Resort
Favorite Animal: Cat
Favorite Song: Number 11- Which means Forever And Always By Taylor Swift
Favorite TV show: Spongebob
Favorite Movie: How To Train Your Dragon
I Feel Sad When: I have to come home and I can't play with Isabelle anymore
I Feel Mad When: Emma squirts me with water and I don't want her to
I Feel Proud When: I hug you (Mom) and Dad
I Feel Scared When: I have bad dreams because it feels like it's real life
I Like It When My Friends: Be nice to me
I Like It When My Teacher: calls me "Smart Cookie"
I Like It When I: Go to school
On The Weekends I: Like staying home with you (Mom)
During The Summer I: Help you (Mom) water the plants
At School I: Listen to my teacher
I Am Good At: Kartwheels
I Wish I Could: Go to Cherry Hill all day
I Am Special Because: Jesus made me
What Makes You Laugh? Dad tickling me
If You Were A Parent For A Day, Which Rule Would You Get Rid Of? Ben and Emma and Eva doesn't have to do their chores
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Baseball player
Do You Think It Would Be Hard To Be A Mom Or Dad? Yes
Why? Cause we have to take care of kids
If You Could Have A Magical Power What Would It be? Make bad guys dead
What Is The Best Thing About Being 5? That I have to drink chocolate milk at the table and not in a sippy cup
What Is The best Thing About Being You? That I listen to you (Mom) and Dad

"All Ready For Kindergarten"...

...I think I have heard that from Ella dozens of times since she "graduated" from Pre-school on Thursday. She is ready and we both cannot wait for her to go. I have no doubt that she is "all ready for Kindergarten". Like Miss Tiffany says, she is a "smart cookie"! I feel like she has grown so much these past few weeks. I cannot believe how grown up she is getting.

My baby is a Kindergartener!!

CrAzY!!

Class Programs

Both Eva and Emma had their class programs recently. They did so well. Eva was one of a few brides who got to try to kiss their grooms but the grooms ran off too fast. Emma's program was a patriotic theme. She even had a singing part with a little solo.

Both these girls did a fabulous job! I love watching them perform!