Auditioning

A few weeks ago Beans tried out for her first big ballet performance. She was auditioning for an extra part in Cinderella. It will be a full ballet. This is all very new for all of us. We didn't know what to expect. She was nervous but excited.

During the parent meeting they made it sound like not everyone would get a part (different from what I was told.) They said that it all depends on the size of the costumes and that most of them were smaller. I prepared Beans for this and told her that because she was taller and the costumes were smaller, she might not get a part. Our sweet girl replied with, "If I don't get a part then I will have to practice more and try again for the Nutcracker!" Her maturity surprised me. I was only worried about how she would feel and hurt feelings.

Lucky for her (& us we won't have to have that conversation), Beans will be performing in 3 different shows as the Godmother Page. It is not a dancing part but Beans could careless as long as she has a part.

Astronomy 101

Beans is loving Girl Scout especially the fun science classes. Her first science class was in astronomy. She loves anything that has to do with stars and planets!
Our sweet girl in her Brownie vest.

After learning the order of all of the planets from the sun, the girls partnered up to draw what the different planets looked like from different distances.

Beans was really focused into all of the activities.

One of the activities was to make craters in "Moon Dust." Each girl had a chance to drop different sized "asteroids" onto the moon.

They were to investigate why certain "asteroids" made small craters and other made large craters. In the end, Beans had a great time and said she can't wait until the next class.

Christmas Day

This post is long over due!! Christmas was about 8 weeks ago and I realized I never posted. We spent the day at home.
Our tree with all the presents and gifts that Santa brought. Both of the kids asked for bikes and Santa delivered.

"The stockings were hung with care....." and overflowing with gifts!

Buggy was the first one downstairs and by the look of his face, he was very excited to see what Santa brought.

Santa brought Beans her first Justin Bieber CD. She was beyond thrilled.
(I was accidentally telling some friends about about buying this CD and Beans overheard what I was saying. She runs into the kitchen and says, "So you are Santa!" I had completely forgotten that she got the CD in her stocking. I quickly recovered by telling her that I had bought the CD and put it in her stocking because she had some many things under the tree already. I guess we will have to wait until next Christmas to see what she says about Santa."

Santa brought Bugs new headphones and glow sticks.

I love this picture. Each of the kids picked out a gift for the other while we were visiting Grandma and Grandpa. Bugs picked a seat that hooks on to the table for her dolls. She has been wanting one for awhile. Bugs was really proud of himself and Beans loved it!

Beans was so happy she jumped up and hugged Bugs!

In return, Bugs was extremely happy with the Legos that Beans picked out for him. He couldn't get it open fast enough.

Bugs made us a calendar in his preschool class. Each page has a picture of Bugs and art that he created.

Opening gifts from Grandma and Grandpa, while webcaming so they can see.Finally, Bugs got the Monkey Pillow Pet he has been asking for for months.

Bugs was so excited to show Gigi his new car squinkies. He lined them all up and explained which one was fastest and why. Squinkies are a favorite in our house right. (They are figures no bigger than the size of a penny.)Beans and Uncle Bob are watching a movie.

It was a low key Christmas day spent with those we love. My mom and Dad came for dinner and Uncle Anthony and Katelyn stopped by for dessert after spending the day with her family. It was a terrific holiday that went by way to fast!

Cookies, Cookies, & More Cookies

This past weekend we picked up our cookie order. Beans sold 114 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. We decided that before we would hand out the pre-sales, Beans would make a thank you card to show how much she appreciated others helping her reach her goal of over 100 boxes.

This is the front of her thank you card and on the back she wrote a message to each person that bought cookies.

This was my dinning room table after dinner tonight. Jason and I both took orders from work and many bought more than one box so I had to figure out away to get everything organized. I tied each cookie order together and then we attached the thank you card on the top. There are also sticky notes on the boxes so I know who's order is who's. There was only a little panic that I had miss counted when I put my order in but all is well and with the help of Jason we figured it out. I'd say it was a successful cookie sales!

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Maybe because it is all about love and a lot of pink and red sprinkled in!! I have had my decorations up since the middle of January. Last year I didn't take many pictures, this year I made sure I took a few more.Valentine's breakfast at home with Daddy. We had heart pancakes and sausage, while drinking water out of red champagne glasses. I stopped by the store on the way home the night before and picked up a few balloons. Bugs and Beans were both in bed by the time I got home so they were surprised to see the balloons in the morning.

Cheers Daddy!

My sweet Valentine with a heart made out of syrup.

Bug's shirt reads, "Mr. Irresistible." He was loving his monkey balloons.

Right before heading off to school! Both were extremely excited for their parties.

I made this fun banner to hang and since we never got out to take pictures before Valentine's Day I thought I'd try some fun things with the banner.

This sweet girl is all about the hugs & kisses!

I am pretty sure he is thinking, "Really, Mommy I done holding this and it's cold out here!"

Dinner: Heart Pizza with Strawberries and Raspberry Punch

Opening his Valentine's Day present.

Daddy opening his Valentine's present. I think he is as excited at Bugs is!

Much need ammunition!

I love these two boys to death!! I am not sure who is more excited about their new toy!

Bugs didn't take long to get started.Daddy took cover and loaded up and is ready to play! See Beans down on the floor? It didn't take her very long to start building her new girl Legos!

Valentine Treats

This year Valentine's Day was filled with lots of fun treats. Thanks to Pinterest we had many ideas to choose from!

I wanted to make something for the kiddos in my class and I came across these dipped Oreos. They were really easy to make and Beans helped decorate with sprinkles. We made one bunch for my class and then we made more for Beans' brownie troop.

We made "bombs" for the kids teachers. We are really lucky that both Beans' and Bugs' teachers are truly amazing. We love them and think they are the BOMB!

Bugs chose bouncy balls as his Valentine's treat. On a side note, I am so proud of my sweet boy. He wrote his name so many times and tried to hard to do it correctly each time. Each one got a little better.

Beans chose glow sticks.

Christmas Eve

This year for Christmas Eve we headed to Grammy and Papa's house for brunch. Beans and Bugs were really excited to spend time with Uncle Anthony and Katelyn. We played the Wii a little, watched the Seahawks and enjoyed each others company.

Uncle Anthony and Katelyn gave Bugs Legos for Christmas, I am not sure who enjoyed them more Bugs or the big boys. Although Bugs does love playing with it now. He drives the Bulldozer all over.

Uncle Anthony has become quite good at putting feathers in from watching Katelyn. Beans loves all things girlie and pink and yellow feathers are definitely girlie.

Beans has started asking to pray at dinner. She takes it very seriously and recites the childhood prayer I learned as a kid.

"God is good, God is great, Let us thank Him for our food, Amen"

Headed out to Christmas Eve service.

Already for Santa to come. Hope he likes our cookies!