Lizzie's cherry song

Lizzie also got a new dress with cherries on it so she made up a new song as not to be out-done by Anna Claire's flag dress!

The Flag dress

We spent this week with Magee, Russ's mom. She came to help out for a couple of days. We went shopping on Wednesday and found Anna Claire this 4th of July flag dress. She LOVES it! We went to Lowe's while she was wearing it and she ask the nice worker if he liked her dress. Then later at Lowe's she said, "Mommy, I think everyone needs to say the Pledge of Allegiance to me. I am wearing the flag!"

bouncing

Do you have those family members who love to come to your house and get your kids all wound up before bedtime? Then they leave and go home while you deal with the aftermath of tired, hysterically crying children???

But Lizzie had so much fun ...

fishes...

We went to the aquarium on Tuesday with a friend. The girl's had so much fun and LOVED seeing all the different fish. Anna Claire loved the big whale-sharks and Lizzie loved the Beluga whales.

She stood up in front of the glass and sang "Baby Beluga" over and over again!

Hanging out with Uncle Andy

Anna Claire was enjoying time with Uncle Andy when he came over last Saturday night. Don't you love the sunglasses?

Seasons

Yesterday was the last day of school and Lizzie asked if fall was next. I said no that we would have summer next. Anna Claire said, " Fall is for falling leaves and spring is about flowers growing." Then Lizzie added, "Summer is for not wearing sleeves!"

High Fashion

I hope this outfit inspires you as it did me ....

Garduation video

The Graduate

Anna Claire graduated from 4 year old kindergarten last night! She was so proud to be graduating. Anna Claire also had a speaking roll. She read part of a book. There were 4 other students that read but Anna Claire had the most well-projected voice!

Circus

Our "moocher" student came over for a visit last night to celebrate the end of her first year of Divinity school. She started this game called "Circus" with the girls so everytime she comes over they want to play. So, without further ado ... Introducing Anna the CRAZY Claire and Lizzie the Worm ....

Shout Out!

This is a shout out for our cousins who live so far away!

Funny cards

The girl's made me Mother's Day Cards at church this morning. Lizzie was suppose to draw a picture of me but she said it was really daddy in the picture.

Anna Claire's card cracked me up! I hope it makes you laugh too! The inside of the card is so funny and very descriptive of being a mom: HA!

Caroline ...

Anna Claire is overly excited about "taking care" of our dog Caroline. We let Caroline in the playroom and the girl's baby-sat her for about 10 minutes. The picture is of Caroline looking longingly out the door wishing she could go back outside!

So Loud...

Today we were at a local hamburger restaurant for lunch. The place is small and Anna Claire is so loud! The girls had just been to the bathroom and Anna Claire announced to everyone that she made a "big poop!" Then she added, "My poop was as big as Daddy!!!" Everyone laughed hysterically!
Poor Russ!

So strong!!!

Who is this funny for: Anna Claire who is picking up her sister that only weighs 2 pounds less then she does? Lizzie because she gets thrown on the ground?
They played this game of "Mommy and Baby" for 20 minutes!!!

Thailand

Lizzie is wearing an outfit mom bought on her trip to Thailand several years ago. Lizzie LOVES it because it has jingle bells on the shirt! Lizzie asked if we could go to Thailand tomorrow and Anna Claire said, "Lizzie, it is soooooo far away! We couldn't even get there by tomorrow! Silly girl!"

VACATION!!!

We have spent the last 6 days on Florida's Gulf Coast! We have had a great time! There were a few bumps in our trip, like Anna Claire's black eye, but it was mostly a fun trip. We drove down on Sunday and spent Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday playing. Jumping waves - building sand castles - catching (and releasing) crabs - bike riding - jumping in the fountain - eating great food - playing Candy Land and Chutes & Ladders - relaxing.
On Thursday we drove a couple of hours to visit Russ's sister and her family. We all had fun visiting with the cousins. Lizzie asked on our way over, "Which cousins are these?"

The girls did not want to leave the beach this morning! We will all have sweet memories of our week at the beach!