4.27.13: Party etiquette

For the last two weekends we have had a party at our house for various reasons.  Tonight we had 8 adults and 6 kids in our house.  The kids all did great together and there was even a solid 15 minutes where all the adults sat at the table together and had a conversation....

Milestone:  Able to play with other kids while adults have a conversation - check!

4.21.13: Desert Museum = Dessert

We heard the Desert Museum opened a new aquarium exhibit, so we had to check it out.  Previously, our experience there has been less than delightful but perhaps it was related to our last visit with triplet 2yos in 100+ heat.  The aquarium was great for the girls (Daphne/yellow, Fiona/gray, Stella/pink), they were excited about all the fish and the 20+ tanks.  Brant and I were a little underwhelmed and glad the girls got free admission.  I'm sure the Desert Museum is great for adults, but honestly it is not a place for little kids.  In an attempt to salvage the trip and enjoy our time there, we ran into a ice cream stand where the girls each got their own ice cream cone.  Daphne definitely got the messiest on her face, Fiona was on a mission to eat her entire cone and Stella was so excited about the strawberries in her ice cream, she kept forgetting to hold it upright and covered her pants.  The girls left happy and full of ice cream (while Brant and I agreed not to return again for another two years).

4.17.13: Kissing window

(Fiona, Stella, Daphne preparing for us at the kissing window)

We are very happy with the girls' preschool and this is just one of the reasons why...the kissing window.  There is actually a cut out in the fence with doors and a bench so kids can climb onto the bench and kiss their parents goodbye through the fence.  It always puts a smile on my face, seeing my little girls when we pull up/drive away.

4.13.13: Whoa! Rare...really rare

Daphne, Fiona and Stella agreeing to take a photo together, all looking at the camera and even smiling...success!

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.

3.16.13: Summer 'do

With summer fast approaching, it was time for the girls (stella/pink, daphne/stripes, fiona/yellow) to get their second haircuts.  They definitely remembered their first haircuts in April 2012 and were very excited to go again - we have been talking about it for weeks.  Everyone got several inches trimmed which will definitely help to keep tangles out and stay cool during the hot summer months.

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after