Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Holiday Dance Recital 12/18/11
Leah had her holiday dance recital on Sunday evening. She was so excited. She enjoyed the entire process. She certainly loves to be on stage!! Her class danced to "My Favorite Things." The show lasted about 1 hour. Amber sat quietly on my lap for the first 45 min, then she was squirmy the rest of the show. We were impressed with how well she did!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Duluth 12/2-3, Holidazzle 12/4
What a fun weekend we had...
DULUTH 12/2:
**Polar Express**
The girls and I along with my mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila's, Aunt Vicky, Aunt Linda, and Aunt Sara went on the Polar Express in Duluth. The train brings you to the Depot where the tell the story and the kids get to sit with Santa. The girls had a great time.
Some highlights:
*Train from Fitger's to the Depot, story told, got bell, sat with Santa, train to Fitgers, bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies
*It was a bit chilly and windy, but we are true Minnesotans, so we managed to still have a wonderful time
*All the girls were so EXCITED
*Leah, Thea and Delila sat on their knees and listened intently as the story was told *Amber sat on my lap...when Santa came in during the story she stood up and waved "Hi Santa" at least 3 times (the story teller did not miss a beat). Then, when Santa left, she waved "Bye Santa." *Leah, Thea and Delila all told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Although, Amber was thrilled to see Santa from afar, she was not ready to sit on his lap - but was happy to sit next to him on my lap!
*Amber mastered "Ho, Ho, Ho"
**Bentlyville**
After the Polar Express, we all headed to "Bentlyville" - a tour of lights. It is an amazing Christmas light display.
Some highlights:
*Leah- The Master Marshmellow Roaster!
*Amber liked the lights, but was not happy being pushed around in the stroller, she wanted to walk! Oh, and she did not want to wear her mittens either!
*The girls sat with Mrs. Claus, but not Santa - the line was too long. Amber, again, was happy to sit next to her on my lap!
*Leah and Thea dancing!
*The great aunts and nonna all bundled up!
DULUTH 12/2:
**Polar Express**
The girls and I along with my mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila's, Aunt Vicky, Aunt Linda, and Aunt Sara went on the Polar Express in Duluth. The train brings you to the Depot where the tell the story and the kids get to sit with Santa. The girls had a great time.
Some highlights:
*Train from Fitger's to the Depot, story told, got bell, sat with Santa, train to Fitgers, bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies
*It was a bit chilly and windy, but we are true Minnesotans, so we managed to still have a wonderful time
*All the girls were so EXCITED
*Leah, Thea and Delila sat on their knees and listened intently as the story was told *Amber sat on my lap...when Santa came in during the story she stood up and waved "Hi Santa" at least 3 times (the story teller did not miss a beat). Then, when Santa left, she waved "Bye Santa." *Leah, Thea and Delila all told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Although, Amber was thrilled to see Santa from afar, she was not ready to sit on his lap - but was happy to sit next to him on my lap!
*Amber mastered "Ho, Ho, Ho"
**Bentlyville**After the Polar Express, we all headed to "Bentlyville" - a tour of lights. It is an amazing Christmas light display.
Some highlights:
*Leah- The Master Marshmellow Roaster!
*Amber liked the lights, but was not happy being pushed around in the stroller, she wanted to walk! Oh, and she did not want to wear her mittens either!
*The girls sat with Mrs. Claus, but not Santa - the line was too long. Amber, again, was happy to sit next to her on my lap!
*Leah and Thea dancing!
*The great aunts and nonna all bundled up!
DULUTH 12/3:
**Edgewater Hotel**
My mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila, Leah, Amber and I spent the night at the Edgewater, so the girls could enjoy some water park time.
Some highlights
*HOT TUB - all the girls spent time in the hot tub
*Lazy river - ditto
*Kid's Zone - all the girls played here - going down the smaller slides (even Amber - with me), except the were sure to get out when the heard the bell for the water bucket splash down!
*Tube Slide - Thea and Delila loved it, Leah walked up the stairs with me, but instead of going down the slide, she freaked out and decided to go back down the steps instead of going down the slide.
*Amber loving to "jump" in the water (from a sitting position) and then to be dipped under the water - again, again, and again!
*Rope monkey bar crossing - Thea and Leah are masters...but, don't count Delila out- she so wants to keep up with those two!
**Fitger's**
Leah remembered that last year we saw the reindeer and met Santa at Fitger's. She so wanted to do this again. Plus, she had colored a picture that she wanted to give to Santa. So, on our way out of town, we (my mom, Amber, Leah and I) stopped at Fitger's. Amber and Leah met with Santa. Again, Amber needed to be sitting on my lap (mind you we just left the hotel swimming- so the hair was not the best). Leah told Santa that she wanted a little lady bug pillow pet. Santa gave them each a candy cane. They both enjoyed their candy cane! Then we saw the reindeer (they have 2 real reindeer outside with their owners). We decided that we should eat some lunch before we left. During lunch, Leah remember that she forgot to give Santa her picture. So, we went back to see Santa. He gave them both another candy cane. Well, Mommy decided that maybe they should wait to have their candy cane. So, I took them and put them in the diaper bag. Amber proceed to reach for the bag and started to yell "mine, mine, mine." She cried all the way to the car. Yup, I guess I am the mean mommy! So, it wasn't long and they were both asleep (Amber first - before we even got on the freeway). About halfway home, Amber woke up (briefly) to mutter "mine, mine, mine" as she reached forward with her arm. Then she went back to sleep. This caused my mom and I both the laugh - we figure she must have been dreaming of her candy cane!
Leah's picture: She did not right Santa-- an older friend at daycare did that for her, but the rest is her!
HOME: 12/4
**Holidazzle**
We knew that this really was the only weekend that we would be able to make it to the Holidazzle Parade, but we were just too exhausted on Saturday night (so we had pizza and movie night with our wonderful neighbors). We decided to go Sunday night- which turned out to be a better option: better weather and not as many people! Both girls enjoyed the parade. So fun to watch Amber as she was just amazed by it all! Leah enjoyed it as well, but she knew what to expect now that she has been to the parade now 6 times!
**Edgewater Hotel**
My mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila, Leah, Amber and I spent the night at the Edgewater, so the girls could enjoy some water park time.
Some highlights
*HOT TUB - all the girls spent time in the hot tub
*Lazy river - ditto
*Kid's Zone - all the girls played here - going down the smaller slides (even Amber - with me), except the were sure to get out when the heard the bell for the water bucket splash down!
*Tube Slide - Thea and Delila loved it, Leah walked up the stairs with me, but instead of going down the slide, she freaked out and decided to go back down the steps instead of going down the slide.
*Amber loving to "jump" in the water (from a sitting position) and then to be dipped under the water - again, again, and again!
*Rope monkey bar crossing - Thea and Leah are masters...but, don't count Delila out- she so wants to keep up with those two!
**Fitger's**Leah remembered that last year we saw the reindeer and met Santa at Fitger's. She so wanted to do this again. Plus, she had colored a picture that she wanted to give to Santa. So, on our way out of town, we (my mom, Amber, Leah and I) stopped at Fitger's. Amber and Leah met with Santa. Again, Amber needed to be sitting on my lap (mind you we just left the hotel swimming- so the hair was not the best). Leah told Santa that she wanted a little lady bug pillow pet. Santa gave them each a candy cane. They both enjoyed their candy cane! Then we saw the reindeer (they have 2 real reindeer outside with their owners). We decided that we should eat some lunch before we left. During lunch, Leah remember that she forgot to give Santa her picture. So, we went back to see Santa. He gave them both another candy cane. Well, Mommy decided that maybe they should wait to have their candy cane. So, I took them and put them in the diaper bag. Amber proceed to reach for the bag and started to yell "mine, mine, mine." She cried all the way to the car. Yup, I guess I am the mean mommy! So, it wasn't long and they were both asleep (Amber first - before we even got on the freeway). About halfway home, Amber woke up (briefly) to mutter "mine, mine, mine" as she reached forward with her arm. Then she went back to sleep. This caused my mom and I both the laugh - we figure she must have been dreaming of her candy cane!
Leah's picture: She did not right Santa-- an older friend at daycare did that for her, but the rest is her!HOME: 12/4
**Holidazzle**
We knew that this really was the only weekend that we would be able to make it to the Holidazzle Parade, but we were just too exhausted on Saturday night (so we had pizza and movie night with our wonderful neighbors). We decided to go Sunday night- which turned out to be a better option: better weather and not as many people! Both girls enjoyed the parade. So fun to watch Amber as she was just amazed by it all! Leah enjoyed it as well, but she knew what to expect now that she has been to the parade now 6 times!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
I can't believe November is already over!
I feel like it was just Halloween and now November is almost over! I am not sure where this month went! We've been busy with normal stuff - school, work, dance (Leah), and just trying to keep up our crazy girls! We have had some fun thrown in...my birthday (I got my first smart phone - Leah and I are addicted), scrapbooking with my gals, and Thanksgiving.
Oh, and the girls' daycare moved into a new free standing building which they built - BEAUTIFUL. They opened this building on 11/21. I had difficulty getting the girls to leave both nights they were there last week. The good thing, they could care less when I leave in the morning! So, on Monday when I went to pick them up, it took me 10 minutes to get Amber to agree to leave without throwing a fit. What did you do, you ask? Well, I promised her we would go home and make waffles! Yes, she loves waffles. What is even better, she loves to help make them. She is very interested when anyone is cooking anything.
Shockingly, I took only a few pictures this month. My goal when we gathered for Thanksgiving (on Sunday 11/20) was to get a good picture of the girls (Leah, Amber, Thea and Delila)...well, that proved to be difficult. Here is a sampling of a couple of the better ones. Have a great day!
Oh, and the girls' daycare moved into a new free standing building which they built - BEAUTIFUL. They opened this building on 11/21. I had difficulty getting the girls to leave both nights they were there last week. The good thing, they could care less when I leave in the morning! So, on Monday when I went to pick them up, it took me 10 minutes to get Amber to agree to leave without throwing a fit. What did you do, you ask? Well, I promised her we would go home and make waffles! Yes, she loves waffles. What is even better, she loves to help make them. She is very interested when anyone is cooking anything.
Shockingly, I took only a few pictures this month. My goal when we gathered for Thanksgiving (on Sunday 11/20) was to get a good picture of the girls (Leah, Amber, Thea and Delila)...well, that proved to be difficult. Here is a sampling of a couple of the better ones. Have a great day!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
10/29/11: Bridge to Terabithia
In the midst of all of the Halloween fun, we also got to Stages Theatre in Hopkins for the Bridge to Terabithia. It was general admission and we ended up in the front row. I think Leah really enjoyed that experience.
A weekend of Halloween Fun!
Saturday 10/29/11: Nonna and Grandpa's House
The girls and I went to Nonna's house to trick-or-treat and have lunch. My mom always loves to see the girls in their costumes! Renate brought Thea and Delila over. The girls had a blast together. Amber is even starting to "play" with the other girls, which is really fun to see. Amber had much fun eating the Chocolate Pumpkin Cake! She did not leave a bit of orange frosting on her plate!
Sunday 10/30/11: Carving Pumpkins
The girls and I went to Nonna's house to trick-or-treat and have lunch. My mom always loves to see the girls in their costumes! Renate brought Thea and Delila over. The girls had a blast together. Amber is even starting to "play" with the other girls, which is really fun to see. Amber had much fun eating the Chocolate Pumpkin Cake! She did not leave a bit of orange frosting on her plate!
Sunday 10/30/11: Carving Pumpkins
We carved pumpkins as a family. Joe, as always was the designer. Leah, however, chose the Kermit design and helped me to carve the pumpkin face. She was more into it this year than any other year. Amber was not going to be left out. She helped to clean the pumpkins, and she even tried to "carve" a piece of scrap pumpkin when we weren't looking!
Sunday 10/30/11: Zoo Boo at Como Zoo
Sunday 10/30/11: Zoo Boo at Como Zoo
Our family, Sara and Michael went to Zoo Boo on Sunday night. Leah was more into this than any other year as well- but she walked through fast! She is still not ready to hug anyone dressed in a costume, but she is now willing to give most a high five! Amber loved all of the costumes. She was inspecting the people, smiling, and giving high fives. There were only 2 costume people that she did not want to get to close to- the gorilla, and the person with no face (it was a container of some sort). She went "trick or treating," but instead of holding out her bag, she would hold out her hand, then put the item in the bag. Too cute!
10/31/11: Trick or Treat
Leah, Amber, and I went Trick or Treating with Sara and Michael. We walked the entire time (about 2 hours) with Amber in the wagon. We saw a number of people driving, but I just feel that it is important for them to walk as they Trick or Treat... that is part of the experience! It started out well, but both girls got tired near the end. Leah did complain that her feet hurt (check out her shoes...I did suggest that maybe other shoes would be more appropriate before we left the house) and that she was thirsty. Amber started to cry and I had to carry her for about 1/2 mile. I got my workout in for the day!! They made out pretty darn good!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
10/15/11 Anoka County Farms Pumpkin Patch
Last Saturday, My mom, Leah, Amber and I went to the Anoka County Farms Pumpkin Patch. The girls had fun...painting pumpkins, checking out the animals (Amber even went on a pony ride - Leah did not want to do this), running around, eating mini donuts and kettle corn, jumping in the bounce house, and getting their caricatures drawn. We had a beautiful day and great company!
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