A sleepy morning turned into a wonderful day at the pool complete with splashing girls, watermelon, joyous sisterly "snuggles" and a tuckered out Gigi; knocked out for her nap under the dining table in a fort of her own design.
July 14, 2012
July 12, 2012
VBS; Toddler Style
Byron coordinated VBS at our church, and I took the girls over one morning to check it out and enjoy some fun with other moms and youngsters.
A western theme...
Camelia, Violet, and Gilana
Friends...
Caleb
Elijah
Smiley little Violet
Camelia
Gigi
Aria
Eliana
July 10, 2012
This Morning's Conversation
Gilana: Mom, I really need to get rid of my bed.
Mom: But I made it for you.
G: Well, I am going to be four soon.
M: You will still fit in your bed when you are four.
G: Well, it needs to change.
M: I don't think so.
G: But after four, I will be five.
M: That is true. When you are five we can talk about it.
G: But I am three now and three year olds say really funny things.
M: Oh, that is true.
Gilana was apparently finished with the conversation and went about making her bed and fussing about the room. The end.
Mom: But I made it for you.
G: Well, I am going to be four soon.
M: You will still fit in your bed when you are four.
G: Well, it needs to change.
M: I don't think so.
G: But after four, I will be five.
M: That is true. When you are five we can talk about it.
G: But I am three now and three year olds say really funny things.
M: Oh, that is true.
Gilana was apparently finished with the conversation and went about making her bed and fussing about the room. The end.
July 8, 2012
Firework Conductors
The 4th of July was especially memorable this year. We determined to forgo sleep and the ease of routine bedtime rituals for the alternative of watching our children watch their first fireworks display. To get a better understanding of the spectacle we enjoyed on this fair night, summon Fantasia to your memory. You remember Mickey Mouse in his grand act as the Sorcerer's Apprentice? This is exactly what we witnessed Camelia perform.
After running amok with the other children high on the mountain where our church resides overlooking a lake, Camelia and Gigi managed to sweet talk some glow-sticks from another family. They admired the glow-sticks as the night darkened, till with a dramatic snap of her wrist, Gilana summoned the fireworks-- or so she thought. Hearing of Gilana's great successes with the magic glow-wand, Camelia joined suit in conducting the fireworks! We were not about to dissuade their absolute belief in these new-found powers, and encouraged these great skill for the rest of the show. These expressive gestures and sweeping full-body motions continued from both of our girls throughout the display, but the exuberance and delight of Camelia outshone the burst of light before us. The evening was entirely beautiful. Oh, the exceptional delight of a child! The girls danced and twirled the night away, and the evening ended with Gigi curled under a blanket professing her need for bed and sleep. An unusual request, but certainly a sweet and well-deserved one!
After running amok with the other children high on the mountain where our church resides overlooking a lake, Camelia and Gigi managed to sweet talk some glow-sticks from another family. They admired the glow-sticks as the night darkened, till with a dramatic snap of her wrist, Gilana summoned the fireworks-- or so she thought. Hearing of Gilana's great successes with the magic glow-wand, Camelia joined suit in conducting the fireworks! We were not about to dissuade their absolute belief in these new-found powers, and encouraged these great skill for the rest of the show. These expressive gestures and sweeping full-body motions continued from both of our girls throughout the display, but the exuberance and delight of Camelia outshone the burst of light before us. The evening was entirely beautiful. Oh, the exceptional delight of a child! The girls danced and twirled the night away, and the evening ended with Gigi curled under a blanket professing her need for bed and sleep. An unusual request, but certainly a sweet and well-deserved one!
July 5, 2012
Antennae Craft & Garden Fun
We enjoyed crafting some antennas and playing outside together.
Aren't these girls adorable?
Please ignore the issues with some of the photos.. I had a camera issue.
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