4.19.14: Graduating Goldfish

Stella, Daphne and Fiona graduated from the Goldfish class in swimming today.  Next up, propulsion as a Jellyfish.

4.12.14: Meeting Nicholas

Mama took a solo road trip up to Seattle to finally meet my newest nephew Nicholas @ 6 weeks old.  He is adorable as expected and loves to be cuddled.  It is tough work being an auntie to these amazing two boys.

It was fantastic spending time with Cooper (22 months) who loves to play 'hide in a box' and 'bring random things to you'.  Those were two of my favorite games with the girls. Ahhh, memories.

I was also able to spend time watching my sister absolutely rock multi-tasking two children and keeping a smile on her face the whole time.  Those Kochmans are an amazing crew.  I am one lucky auntie!

4.6.14: Playdate with the Brosts

We had so much fun today having a playdate with Kim, Alyssa, Zachary and Joyce.  We even had yummy picnic.  Upon arrival we had to listen to the Let it Go song with Alyssa and then we were off to the park.  The entire drive down and back we spent coloring - lots of great artwork.

Stella, Fiona, Daphne riding a bronze zebra.

4.5.14: Marble run

The biggest marble run ever - using all the pieces.  A huge accomplishment.

3.29.14: Daphne backfloats

Today Daphne got her back float ribbon! 

Since we agreed to wait until everyone successfully completed their backfloat to celebrate, we were officially ready to have some cookes (Stella, Daphne, Fiona).  I love it when we cheer each other on and celebrate as a team.

3.25.14: Daphne - Six year molars

Not to be outdone by her sisters losing teeth, today I discovered that Daphne is getting in her top two six-year-old molars.  She was more than excited.

3.22.14: Fiona: First Tooth

One very excited little girl named Fiona lost her first tooth today.  Turns out the tooth fairy came and left her $1 (or 100 pennies as the girls like to remind us of the monetary equivalent).  Again, Stella heard bells, Daphne heard sparkles and Fiona heard nothing.  Fiona said she just got too tired of waiting up to see the tooth fairy.

3.21.14: Nana Spring Break

Nana came to town to take care of the girls during spring break.  She kept them very busy (and happy). They even welcomed her with this 'Welcome to Tucson Nana' sign.  There was a lot of energy around Nana's forthcoming arrival that we needed to put to good use. 

Nana posing with the girls at our favorite tree in the zoo.  Almost every time we go to the zoo, we take a picture here.  Thankfully Brant was able to play photographer on this adventure.

With a new brown bear exhibit, the girls were evaluating their height relative to a brown bear.  Turns out they are not quite as tall as a bear....yet.

Stella doing her own hair.

Fiona doing her own hair.

3.15.14: Book Festival

Nana conveniently arrived in time for the Festival of Books.  A lively festival on campus with tons of entertainment (and crazy people).  This 'local circus' kept the girls entertained for a solid hour.  For the remainder of the week, we spent time playing 'circus' at home.  Turns out hanging upside down on the couch is the same as hanging for a bar in the air - who knew?

3.8.14: Fiona Floats

Fiona received her ribbon today for completing a backfloat on her own.  Two down, one (very motivated) to go.  Then we celebrate!