Ballet Birthday

Last week, Amity's birthday buddy celebrated her birthday party at the studio where both girls take lessons. Vivien was SO excited to be invited to dance too. She LOVED every minute. Amity loved it too (she was smiling on the inside)! :)

Princess Tea Party

This morning was very special because A and V got to wear their princess clothes OUTSIDE of the house! We went to celebrate their sweet friend Ansley's 4th birthday at a precious tea party. Of course, every tea party just has to have a bounce house! I'm sure Queen Elizabeth just doesn't know what she is missing!

Arturo & Vivi

Today was Vivi's first art class at the DMA and she loved it! She loved having her own name tag (and that Amity didn't), raising her hand, following Ms. Leah, doing the art scavenger hunt, and playing in Arturo's Nest. A fun morning with a fun girl!

I Can Do It Myself!

So...I have been meaning to sit down and record all of the funny things that little Miss V is saying these days.  She acts like she is 2 going on 20 and headed straight for stand-up comedy!  Some fancy phrases that she regularly incorporates into her conversations are:
Actually...
Sometimes...
Of course!
In a minute!
...and, of course, "I can do it myself!" and "I don't need help!"  Compared to her very independent big sister, V's independence still seems like a mild case BUT she thinks she can use her quirky sense of humor to wiggle her way out discipline.  Hmmm...I wonder why she would think that?

This video above was taken on Friday night at bedtime after family worship.  Her song request was to sing the books of the New Testament song that Amity has been learning for Chapel School.  I should have edited the video but then no one else would appreciate just how TWO this little girl is!  We still think she is very cute and is our very favorite two-year-old!

Library Love

I just love the public library and we are so excited about the new one that is about to open right around the corner from us. Today we went to the read aloud book club at the Lochwood Library. We watched the first episode of Martha Speaks, listened to a read aloud of a cute book of poems about dogs, and then made doggy ears. The girls had a blast. I was impressed with Amity's cutting and Vivien's coloring. We are excited that the librarian there today is going to be the children's librarian at our new library!

Missing in Action

I sent the girls to play in their room this morning while I finished getting ready. As I was doing my make-up, I realized that it was really quiet for several minutes. When I walked into the room, I didn't see them in any of the expected places and started to get kind of nervous. I called for them and a little eye peered out from a blanket strategically placed by her sister. These photos were recreations of their hiding spots! :)

Flower Power!

Today was Amity's second art class at the DMA. They studied 3 paintings of flowers, including a Georgia O'Keefe, and then had the opportunity to paint their own flower in the studio. Vivi is looking forward to her first class next week!