Farewell to Fall

We went from raking leaves with a shovel to shoveling snow in a hurry.  We got hit with a pile of snow and the girls are trying to make the most of it.  They've been playing outside at Barb's and they're still complaining about being too hot.

Nina likes show-and-tell day at preschool; last week she brought her Frozen purse for "f."  Sadly, our fish of over a year has passed, so it could not make an appearance.  Vivian tells some interesting stories from daycare, typically full of funny facial expressions.  Today's story went: "Dylan had doggie pillow. I threw it.  He said 'no Pippy.'  I kicked it.  I cried."

tickle fight           ------          Sweet whispers

Last snow-free time at the park?

Como fun

Happy Halloween 2014

The girls had a week of dressing up, parties, candy and fun.  We started with a "Trunk or Treat" event in White Bear.  We decorated our car in the style of the Disney Movie, Up, and we were glad for warm weather.  The girls then had a party at daycare, Nina had a party at school, and we stopped by a party with a connection to Ben's school.  We did trick-or-treat a bit in the neighborhood and Vivian tried to walk into the houses when people opened the door.  Luckily, most neighbors were happy to have Mickey Mouse trying to barge her way in.  Vivian also saw a boy in a scream mask and asked, "Why that ghost saying 'ohhhhh?'"  Nina chose to be a ballerina, then a princess, and lastly the tooth fairy.  How she knows about the tooth fairy we're not quite sure.

The girls are both fighting some colds and it's been tough to sleep.  One funny spot amongst the night time crying is when Ben went down and a stuffed-up Vivian said to him, "My nose not blowing out, dada!"

Pretty fall          ------          Catching rainbows

Going to a free ballet show   ------   Goofing around at the ballet

Fabulous Fall

With the warm weather we have been able to not only go outside during the day, but at night too!  It's been a busy, but fun fall and the girls are getting excited for Halloween.

Vivian continues to surprise us and make us laugh.  She jokes a lot, but remains fairly unpredictable.   She loves lima beans, and, since the rest of us don't, she eats everyone's.  A few days ago, she was singing in bed and woke up most the house.  When Kara and Nina went to get her out of bed, they found that Pip was singing "Let it Go" in her sleep.

 

Nina rediscovered the photo booth

Hanging out with Uncle Jake on his work trip

We finally made a designated coloring area after tiring of finding markers, crayons, and pencils all over the house.  The girls really enjoy the spot and their coloring is fun to see.  Nina likes to write her name on most of her work and can do it all on her own.  She makes a lot of rainbows, people, and flowers.