Oh My Goodness!

Oh My, look what just happened!

That is right, H lost a tooth this spring.  I have never had a child lose a tooth before they started Kindergarten. We were all in shock. H was thrilled!

She was even more excited when she got her $1 from the Tooth Fairy.  The very next week she lost her other bottom tooth as well.  I must admit, I publicly accused her of making her own teeth loose because she wanted to be like her big sisters.  I must apologize since the spaces have quickly been filled with adult teeth.  H is just on the rapid schedule for getting adult teeth.

Track Star

E participated in our elementary school's track meet.

On your mark!

Get set!

Go!

The race is on.

E participated in the 100 m, 200m, the standing long jump, and the softball toss.  She did terrific and loved the practices and the meet. Way to go E!

Talent Show

This spring E and R participating in their school talent show.  I am so proud of them for doing it.  They were really self motivated.  Unfortunately, their piano teacher/ mom was on the couch with morning sickness and no help. Way to get it done girls!

E played "I got Rhythm"

R played "Cowboy Joe" and "Rodeo"

R anxiously waiting to go.

(Thanks to Sister Phelon for the pictures. I wasn't even up to that at the time)

* note the beautiful hair- it was cut by the end of the lice issue...their new hair cuts are still very cute

Lice pictures

Here are the photos from our lice experience.  The hair checks, the laundry, the cleaning, the shower caps to make sure it didn't spread...Ugh! I am tired just thinking about it.

Note: The sheets on the couches and my friend's steam cleaner in the background. This picture must have been taken near the end since E isn't wearing a shower cap.

Here I am checking R hair.  I had a hair check station: a light to be able to see the bugs, the special combs to remove the eggs, clips to separate the hair, and olive oil to smother the lice.

H all smiles after her hair check. There are piles of clean laundry and the garbage bags of things we have to keep air tight for 2 weeks.

                                            R is expressing how we all feel after all this work!

Spring Break 2010

For Spring Break this year, JR and the Girls went to JR's parents. 

(I went to my parents so they could baby a sick lady)

Here is a picture one of the girls took on the airplane.

I am not 100% sure what all they did, but I know they went to the park a lot!!!!

Here is E in front of a statue at the park.

Grandpa Mike and the Girls sitting on bear statues.

H riding the baby bear statue.

There was one specific reason we wanted to go there for Spring Break this year.  Of course, we love seeing family.  We also wanted H to finally see a panda bear in real life.  Her reaction doesn't disappoint!

Here are Riley, R, H, and E with another "Panda" at the zoo.

I know that Spring Break was a great week for the Girls!

Green Eggs and Hams

So, sometime this winter our school had a Green Eggs and Ham breakfast for the first graders.  They actually serve green eggs with ham.  It is surprisingly good.

The Cat in the Hat came and read the book Green Eggs and Ham to the kids.

The First graders all receive their own Cat in the Hat hat.

(Jake, Brinley, and R)

(McKaylin, R, Mr. Schiewe, Allison, and Naomi)

The school even had a day to dress like Dr Seuss characters.  Luckily, JR and I had picked up these shirts for our own Things 1,2, & 3.  So, R and her buds could be the Things.

(R, Kennedy, and Brinley)

Hooray for Dr. Seuss and Green Eggs and Ham!!

Valentine's 2010

Yep, it is June and we are finally doing Valentine's Day.  Just a wee bit behind.

This year H and I decided to make Devil's Food cupcakes from scratch for her preschool treat.   JR's aunt has done many blog posts about finding the perfect cupcake recipe; she inspired us.  We had a great time making and decorating the cupcakes together.

The same day as the preschool party was my birthday.  JR found a chocolate amaretto cake with chocolate ganache frosting.  It was yummy!!!

It must have been a Wednesday because the girls are wearing dance clothes.( and cake)

The party decorations and my handsome husband.(who looks a little stunned to be in the picture)