Old Ice Cream Documentary

Maybe when they were four... Short video of LALA and RIRI enjoying their favorite vanilla ice cream cones... This was at the John's Incredible Pizza, the girls' favorite place to play. The last time we went there, it was so packed that we had to go somewhere else. RIRI was inconsolably in tears. Until next time...

Finally Kindergarten

LALA and RIRI's writing first week of Kindergarten. A little scared, super excited, a few drops of tears, and you are ready to start the journey. I love watching you grow. I love everything about you... What hippo?...

Jr. Kindergarten Graduation

RAINBOW LET IT GO... Sooo proud of you...

Mother's Day gift

First of all... that is not my age.

Second of all....okay I suppose they catch me resting in bed more than I should.   I do pass out after work.

I am still incredibly blessed for all the mother's day drawings and writings they've piled up on my desk and stuffed in their little purse.  

The night before the mother's day celebration with all the moms and grandmas,  I found the girls whispering in their toy room excitedly.  

"What are you doing girls?" I asked.
"It's a surprise, don't come in!!!" They replied, shutting the door.

Ten minutes later, I found them carrying a large canvas bag filled to the top with toys from their room, struggling to make their way up the stairs.  

"What in the world are you doing...!!??" I asked, confused.

"We prepared presents for you and our grandmothers!!! We are ready for tomorrow's celebration!!"

OH JOY.  Do I love it...?  Of course little sweet honey pies, anything from you.  You've made me feel so loved... :)

Kayla tilted her little face up looking at me,  happily proud of herself.  Then she asked, looking concerned, "so..... When will it be children's day so that it will be our turn to get all the presents?!"

Thank you, my little loves,  for all that you've done for me and all the joy you've brought me.

The Great Thinker, and The Great Eater

Our little Arizona getaway... The girls enjoyed a few days with sunshine, breakfast in bed, and lazy afternoons without school.  They played the parts of the restaurant chef and the demanding customer. They watched the men play golf, and Kari asked if only men played the sport.   They chatted shyly and happily cheered for the golfers.  They are still obsessed about collecting rocks... I found a bunch stuffed in my purse when I returned from the trip.

Taking them to the donut shop reminded me of the time when I had asked the little ones to help me look for the sign "Donut".    Attentively they looked, and finally Kayla exclaimed excitedly, "DONUT!!!"  She was so proud that she shouted over and over again.  I anxiously looked in the direction she was pointing.   There it was.... A sign that read, "DO-NOT- ENTER".  She was three at the time.  I couldn't stop laughing, but I was still just as proud.