Tips For Kids In Need!

I can still hear Emma yelling this as cars passed her by. This weekend Emma had her friend Marlie over and I heard them in my laundry room. That means trouble. I told her she could not get into things and she asked me if they could make things so they could sell them. I wasn't in the mood so I told her no. I thought all was well until the house was too quiet. I asked Julia where the girls were and she told me they were out riding bikes. I decided to go out and sit on the driveway to watch them play. I go out onto the driveway and see Emma and Marlie with Grace on the corner yelling at cars. I hurried over and as I approached I heard Emma yelling, "Tips for kids in need!" They had a little sign that they were holding up to cars that said "Tips for kids in need. 1 $." They had a glass jar with a dollar bill in it. I guess someone actually stopped and gave them money! I about died and asked them who these kids in need were. Emma told me she was sending the money to kids in Africa. At least it was all for a good cause!
They spent the rest of their playtime going around the circle singing "Scotland's Burning" to our neighbors. They rounded up more loose change and candy. They had tambourines and a drum. When I went to get them to come home they seriously looked like dirty little homeless kids. I even let Grace go. I did not feel like a good mother that afternoon letting my kids roam unsupervised but I did know they were in the circle somewhere. Jason was out of town hunting and I was a little worn out and they were so happy and having a good time so there you go! I may not get the mother of the day award but they had a great time.

Grace's First Dance Class!

Here is little Grace on her very first day of dance class! She is always yelling at me at home to watch the little dances she performs. She loved the first day. She was the only little girl there!
She is a funny toddler. She has her own language that only few can understand. It is made up of Grace's version of sign language and a few words. She is making slow but steady progress. She can say so much with her facial expressions. She wanted to feed Crissy and I hesitated but gave in. The smug little look on her face says it all. If she could she would be telling me, "I told you I could do it mommy...all by myself!"

Grace and Crissy

Nana on Emma's bike?!

I wanted to post this picture for my mom on her birthday! I love this picture because this is what my girls love about Nana. She is fun and silly! I laughed when I came out and saw her on Emma's bike. Who wouldn't love a Nana like this? Happy Belated Birthday Mom. The girls love you and so do I! Oh and I'm glad you didn't jump on the skateboard. We all remember what happened when you tried that!

Childhood's Purest Treasures

I love getting catalogues in the mail! The Magic Cabin is one of my favorites, especially this time of year when I start thinking about what to get my girls for Christmas. I love to tell myself that I will order all kinds of things but then reality sets in. A girl can always dream though! You will love the fairies and the little houses you can buy to go with them! I love the big mushroom playhouse and the art work of children reading and painting! Check out their online catalogue at here!