Warm Day

The before...

After what the girls decided to do on a 70 degree day with a tub of water, Barbies, and sand.

Pre-Christmas Fun

In our area there are some great things to do around the Holidays. One thing we have done is gone to the Charlotte Speedway to check out their light show which also includes some rides. I think the coolest part is you get to drive on about half the track.



Our neighborhood also does a Luminary night where many houses put luminaries out. Then Santa drives around and ends at our n'hood pool. They also had pony rides and wagon type rides. The girls both did the pony rides but the picture below is deceiving since Moo didnt end up going on the wagon ride.

Then the girls and I went to a drive through Nativity where they gave us a CD to listen to as we drove through. Emmi has been big into baby Jesus this year. Although the angels were on one side and baby Jesus was on the other and the girls were much more interested in the angels.

We will continue on our adventures over the next week or so as there are plenty more things to do.

Gymnastics Parents Show

Emmi has been in Gymnastics all Fall. Tonight was the parents show. We were able to follow the kids around. Of course I only brought my phone so captured these with it.

Here is Emmi and Tyler getting ready to jump into the cheese pit but they were suppose to grab the bar first.

Then she walked her feet up to the red line.
Here she is about to jump into the donut.

Here is a blurry picture of her holding a tuck position on the bars.

Here she is with her metal.
Could she be any happier?
Moo was excited for her as well.

Randomness

Here were a few random pictures.

This is when we were just playing outside since our weather is still pretty nice most days. I leave the back door open to let the kids play in and out all day.

Of course Moo had to have her snack outside. She loves being outside.

We typically take the kids to the gym with us on Sundays. They found a clover and flower patch so that kept them plenty busy. I love how we dont need to bring toys with us everywhere since they are able to find ways to entertain themselves.
Here is Emmi with Murph at the neighborhood playground.

DPK

This place is always so much fun. Charlotte knew just what they were doing when they built the Discovery Place Kids. Everytime I go I cant get over how much fun the kids had. Since I had Thursday off we went up with the Perry's. It wasnt overly crowded so we could let the older kids venture off a little bit and they loved it.

Moo at the water table. Even with the apron she still got soaked.

Of course she found the train table.

Turkey Day Weekend

Grandpa was down for his usual visit. We fried a turkey and had all the fixings at my brothers for the actual day.

Then of course while he was here we had to have potato pancakes and what better to serve with it then Bacon Explosion. I think we have master the explosion now.

Everyone burned off some energy playing outside before we feasted.

Where has the time gone....

This month has flown by. I celebrated my birthday which was fantastic. We bought a new mattress which we got today so cant wait to test it out. As well as a new Crossfit Sweatshirt and picked out the sneakers I want. All big stuff for me since I over analyze every purchase we make.

Then we had Emmi's birthday party the day after my birthday. Space Kidets was the venue. They have a great set up with bounce houses, cake room and then arcade room. Here are pictures of her with all her friends.

Lets talk about her. She is so amazing. Very independent. Dresses herself as well as picks out her clothes daily which results in some very fashionista type outfits at times. She loves Ballet and Gymnastics. Has become a bit more daring now that she is older. Is a fantastic big sister. She has started to "read", meaning memorizing books we read but reading it to us like the "Deep Blue Sea". Or "reading" books to us that are close to what the real story is. We also have a few books that have pictures where words should be with the words under that she is great at too. To think these are just steps to the real deal. She can write her name. She is very polite and everyone seems to just love her. She also has imaginary friends, like this week it is Ella and many others.