Monday, December 8, 2014

An Update!

I didn't realize how long it's been since I've posted, until I went through some of my picture files. Two months!! Yikes! Life happens to quickly and intensely, it's all I can do to hold on for the ride. Here are some random recaps that I found...
 
 Who says 2 is too young to drive? Ok...the car was in park.
 Picking out the most challenging puzzle!
 It's my little witch! (October, obviously)
 After attending swim school for four months, the girls finally saved enough "coins" for the treasure box! Ali is counting them out behind the desk with Coach Zack.
 
Peyla graduated swim class by achieving the Level 5- Starfish class. She worked so hard all summer and she grew leaps and bounds in her self-confidence and willingness to push herself further. She was the only youngster in this class for 5-6 year olds. So proud of her bravery!
 One last 2014 splash pad excursion!
 This is about as much water as Ali will tolerate. lol!
 Peyla found this truck in the Lowe's parking lot and insisted on a picture with it. "This needs to be daddy's truck!" she exclaimed.
 Ali in Wonderland!


 My tiny ballerina! She enjoyed her dance class (mostly signed up to keep her/I busy once and week)!
 Baby feet in ballet slippers...swoon!
 Peyla's country box for World Peace Day at her school. We chose South Africa and she had a wonderful time coloring her own flag and learning about Nelson Mandela. Even better was when she learned that her own name is inspired by SA!
 
Words cannot say how much I love Peyla's school. Not only do they recognize World Peace Day (it's their largest event), but they welcomed Ali in the songs and parade.
 Who needs Aurora? I've got my own Sleeping Beauty!
 Showing off their awesome boots (and sisterly love) made by my dear friend Amy. 
Any day that we get to paint is a great day!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

iPhone update!

 Painting with the family at cousin Kellen's 3rd birthday! Nana is focused...
 ...Uncle Adam is pensive...
 ...the kids just want to eat cake! Had a wonderful time celebrating a very special little boy!
 Friday night out at Desert Ridge for the bookstore's "Frozen" event!
 It was madness! We all go crazy for Elsa and Anna!
 SeaLife Aquarium in Tempe, AZ




 Peyla at mommy's happiest place on earth! Love that veggie stir fry! lol
 Cuddle time...how lucky am I??
 Carousel fun at the mall.
 Daddy took us to Jambo indoor amusement
park...not the best-run place but at least the girls had fun!

 Is this what my future looks like in 14 years?? I'm scared...
 Story time at the bookstore...Biscuit the little yellow dog, one of Peyla's favorite characters.

 Visiting the AZ Puppet Theater for the first time for one of Ali's favorite stories!
 Ali cried as soon as it ended..."again! again!" she said.
 Ali's first Diamondbacks game! Peyla showed her the ropes.
 Finding some of the "golden oldies"!
 Brendon's love/hate relationship with Big Randy!
 She thinks she is going to catch a foul ball...

 A bowl of popcorn as big as her!
 Ali found her own "bowl"!
 Getting a piano lesson from LaLa Dahn.
 Peyla showing off her lessons at the school's open house!
 Little sister is always studying Peyla's every move.
 My girls enjoying the simple joy of putting their feet in the lake!
Froyo night but Ali is more interested in the toppings.