Bouncing Belle...

February 5: Day 36

This is what a princess does on a beautiful Sunday afternoon when Mama was too sick to go to church and too tired to play.  I was recovering from a cold and just didn't have it in me to get the girls ready and loaded for church, not to mention sit still and try not to sniffle through the entire service.  Mike was down in Santee running a crazy 10K on Mission Trails, so I would have been on my own.  Even though the girls would have rather gone to church, Sarah was certainly content to draw herself a hop-scotch, get dressed in her fancy Belle dress and heels and bounce around for a hour in the sun.   

Awana games practice...

February 4: Day 35

This is Mackenzie and her friend Gracie practicing for Awana Games.  This is Mackenzie's first year in Awana Club and she tried out to make the Awana Games team.  Awana Games are fun, relay type races on steroids.  They practice in a gym and there is a whole technique to it.  It's so funny, but very serious too.  They are out to win!  So we'll find out on February 25th, which is the Olympics of Awana Games, how the Tri-City Club did!  Wish us luck!

Best friends at the park...

February 3: Day 34

Look at these crazy kids!  It's Friday, so that means it's time to play!  This is Isabelle with her best friend Julia at the park. After running, swinging, and racing around on Heely's we ended the day with our packet 4 conference.  I love ending the week and the packet on a good note.  We get to play and rest this weekend and start fresh on Monday.  Ahhh...

A little reward after shopping...

February 2: Day 33

A little shopping, a little Mommy-Sarah time, and a little spin on the helicopter in front of the grocery market; what a nice Thursday morning.  I really cherish the few moments I get with just one of the kiddos.  They are so much fun when I can sit and listen to exactly what they have to say without any other commentary or interruptions. 

Nail art...

February 1: Day 32

Sisters are the best!  Macky received a nail art kit for Christmas and she has now opened a mini nail salon in the classroom after school hours.  She is fortunate to have customers that aren't super picky and are just thrilled to have "Big Sis" spending time paying close attention to their specific demands.  Getting a lollipop just right on a nail the size of a kernal of popcorn takes good eyes, a steady hand and patience of a saint. 

Did you notice, Macky also received a tatoo kit for her birthday and she and Sarah had a tatoo party while Isabelle and I visited our favorite beautician for a new do? 

Shoes, our favorite past time...

January 31: Day 31

We love shopping for shoes!  Seriously, what girl doesn't?  Although we set out to simply buy the necessary running type shoe for the girls, we certainly took our time trying on every color, style and size the store had to offer.

Smoothies in winter...

January 30: Day 30

Spring and summer usually bring the delight of smoothies with it, but we've had such beautiful weather here this winter, that we mixed up a super yummy berry and yogurt smoothie with coconut milk!  The girls were surprised when I fed them smoothies and edamames for lunch!  They really thought they were getting away with having ice cream for a meal.  Should I tell them that it's healthy?