A dad's approach to potty training

Faucet on and hand in warm water. 

Teacups gone bad

Not sure why we thought this was a good idea. 

Ring Toss

Now when we go to six flags, the ring toss game is a must.

Ready to toss the rings!

I think that one is going to find a bottle...
(but really I hope it doesn't because I don't want one of those ginormous animals living at our house!!!)

Hello Kitty Cat Tutu's

Pre-School Camp

Our mom was a total creep and took photos behind a one way mirror.

Here is our classroom

 Amelia loading up her purse with toys at the bookcase.

 Here we are together. Amelia with the teacher and Emma at the bookcase.

Emma insisted on wearing her backpack the entire afternoon.

Pre-School Summer Camp

Before the girls started school in the fall, they went to a summer camp at their school. This was great for them because it was a trial run. There was a little hesitation at first, but they soon learned to love it!

 "I don't want to go." "Do you need to be so dramatic all the time?"

Bumping out the hip, so much sass!

Sister love 

Merry Christmas from our little elves

A cowboy princess

Eyebrow shaping

Love to get into mom's makeup. 

Mascara on the eyebrows is always a good look :)

Party!!

We had a nice birthday celebration with Tine, Uncle Phil, Poppy, and Momo too. 

We are so lucky to have so many people who care about us! 

Let's play croquet!

 Teaching Tine some strategy of the game.

We think Poppy and Momo had fun playing too!

 The dogs even joined us.

 Giving love to Uncle Phil.

 Telling stories.

Thumbs up!! 

Double thumbs up to Buzz Lightyear!! A good choice Poppy and Momo.

Hugs for Momo.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

8:43 and 8:46

On the night of their actual birthday, Yeahya gave them a very special gift. 

And then we sang Happy Birthday to them once again.

To infinity and beyond!

For Amelia and Emma's third birthday, we celebrated with Woody and Buzz. The girls are slightly obsessed with Toy Story so what better theme for their party this year. Here are a few of the details of the big day:

Nono said this was the ugliest cake she's ever made, but it fit's with the theme so Mom loved it!

Yeahyah made the girls buzz lightyear cakes! 

Planet Pizza decor while we ate pizza.

Sign on the front door, same as the one in the movie.

Toy Story Pez party favors.

Army men surrounding the perimeter. 

A year of photos.

Yeehaw! 

And the best part of the decorations??

The bounce house that got delivered the day before the party! 

We (i mean the girls) got to play in it for two straight days!!!

Anna being a pretty awesome cowgirl!

 I wonder what UJ is talking about here, Uncle Joe looks scared.

 Whhooo's so cool?? Uncle Mike and Muyly!!

Decorating watermelon cakes 

 "Decorating" watermelon cakes

Two little masterpieces.

See food. 

 Pin the tail on Bullseye.

Time for presents!

Translation: Amelia you open presents, I am in the middle of a thing with Woody.

New sneaks, chalk, and bubbles!

I'm not into this Woody, it's just you and me!

Now this looks like an interesting toy!

Surrounded by love.

  

Finally, a bullseye for Woody to ride!

This is what it's all about!

Music shirts from our favorite music teacher!

And a recorder too!!

I'm just playing with my friends, who know's what Amelia's doing!

Strutting her stuff!

Hanging with Grandma Debi and Great grandma Eunice

 Love my Yeahya!!

Nono's first time EVER in a bounce house!

Shannon's having way too much fun.

Best. Day. Ever. 

UB even tried it out!

Thank you so much to everyone, near and far, who celebrated the girls third birthday with us. These little munchkins bring us so much happiness and we are so lucky to be surrounded by an amazing group of family and friends.