4.7.13: Kelly reads...and reads...and reads

Kelly came to visit while in town and the girls (Daphne, Stella, Kelly, Fiona) made a point to showoff their amazing tricycle skills.  They also reminded her that the last time she visit, she brought a different (non-yellow) water bottle and told her about how much they liked this water bottle.  Of course, it wouldn't be a visit to our house unless it involved our guest reading books.

4.5.13: Painting their own faces

Daphne, Stella and Fiona had a great day at school today.  Apparently they got to look in a mirror and paint their own faces and they all chose to be clowns.  Their were so many giggles about their face paint.  We still went out to our planned restaurant just this time it was with three clowns and two laughing parents.

3.31.13: The amazing Nene

The Kochmans adventured to Nene's house earlier in the week and we drove up as soon as we could to have our own family reunion.  The girls were SO excited to see their family and especially Cooper.  Their mission:  teach him to crawl!

Kelly, Cooper, Rob, Nene, Daphne, Kari, Fiona, Brant and Stella all posing for a semi-squirming family photo. 

Cooper is a ridiculously happy, chill baby  - couldn't imagine what that calmness feels like.

Cooper has an Auntie who is constantly playing/harassing him.

We attempted a spring training baseball game but had to leave because it was too hot for all the kiddos (and the adults).

Easter egg hunt at Nene's house.  The Easter bunny gave each girl a separate room /area to find their eggs so there wasn't any confusion about egg ownership.   Great idea Easter bunny.

 Candy for breakfast....don't' get me started

The amazing Nene, entertaining all four of her grand kids (Daphne, Nene, Stella, Cooper, Fiona) at the same time while remaining totally calm and happy after her house has been destroyed in just two days.  I was completely impressed.

3.25.13: Playdate dance party

Daphne, Stella, Alyssa and Fiona had a great time playing together while Kim, Alyssa and Zachary were in town visiting their grandparents.  The girls got along great and were fascinated by baby Zachary - especially Fiona.

Kim started up a dance party on the 'stage'.  Zachary did great with all the chaos and primarily cuddled with his grandparents, but he sure is an adorable baby.

Our attempt at a group picture  :)

 

3.17.13: Soccer St. Patrick's Day

Fiona, Daphne, Peter and Stella had a St. Patrick's Day full of soccer - this time including a real goal.  Peter did a great job teaching the girls the rules of soccer, they did less of a good job listening.

Our dear friends KC, Sofia, and Viola moved away and left us with some great new crafting materials.  Stella, Daphne and Fiona had a great time makes bead purses, necklaces and headbands.