12.22.14: Zoo lights

Zoo lights are always a special treat this time of year.  We get to enjoy the holiday lights and even see a few animals at night time. Nana was able to join us (Fiona, Daphne, Stella) and enjoy the relatively mild weather.

12.20.14: Daphne's tooth

Today Daphne lost her very first tooth.  She was so excited because Stella and Fiona have already lost a few teeth.  However, Daphne decided that she was going to leave the tooth fairy a note, asking her name...and she was more than excited in the morning when she got a response.  Turns out our Tooth Fairy's name is Olive Starglimmer.

12.17.14: Rain

Yes, even here it occasionally rains.  Turns out there are enough open walkways at school that an umbrella is warranted.  Fiona, Stella and Daphne were very excited to test out their new umbrellas at the bus stop today.

12.13.14: Constructing a gingerbread house

Daphne, Fiona and Stella were busy creating this 3D gingerbread house with Brant.   It turned out wonderful and provided an amazing decoration throughout the holiday season.

12.12.14: Holiday Performance

A holiday performance full of songs and coordinated wiggles.  Adorableness amplified.  Brant and I enjoyed the serenade of all the kindergarteners singing holiday music - outside - because well, it is Tucson.

12.11.14: Half Birthday

On today, our five and a half year old birthday we had to celebrate with ice cream - thus is our family tradition.

12.8.14: Fiona's new ears

One of the teachers from Fiona's after school program appreciated her help so much cleaning up a mess other kids made that she made a special Olaf bag full of goodies and gave it to Fiona.  These reindeer ears were the biggest prize and something she wore every moment possible for days.

12.07.14: Riding bikes to school

We didn't set off with the goal to ride bikes all the way to school, but we did it anyway.  We made it all the way up to school and were very proud.  This was our furthest bike ride to date and something we will definitely do again in the future.  Perhaps better food and potty preparation will occur next time before such a big adventure.

12.4.14: Custom attire

Fiona, Daphne and Stella modeling their custom made shirts made by auntie Kelly and coordinating skirts made by Nene.  These outfits were even more special than normal because the girls got to pick out the fabric used - not everyone gets custom made clothes.

12.1.14: Daphne's Artwork

Apparently, each month a child is selected from each grade to have their artwork displayed in the school office.  We had no idea this even happened, until our dear little Daphne earned this honor.  She was very proud and we were too.  She even asked her teacher to take her to the office to get a picture for us since we don't arrive at school before the office closes.  We are very proud of our little artist.