First signs of spring

 

It was the last week of gymnastics and spring break is coming up soon.  We've even had our first picnic and trip to Conny's.  

 

Pip seems to relentlessly sing whatever song is currently stuck in her head.  This weekend, we've been treated to nonstop versions of "The beanbag dance" from gymnastics and Nina's old favorite, "Somebody I used to know."  Nina, meanwhile, has been into numbers and likes playing with a calculator.  The other day she was playing the adding game but then asked if she could do "some-traction" (subtraction). We're pretty impressed by her work and willingness to try.

 

Nina's Cat-in-the-Hat        -----         Pip's ghost

 

Trying to fly a kite in a slight breeze

warm and cold

It's been weird March weather so far, and it also seems like 2016 is already going by quickly.  Gymnastics season is coming to a close and swimming lessons are on deck. Nina really likes "brain breaks" at school, which often include dance time.  She likes to come home and show us her new moves.  Other current interests include Shopkins, drawing and playing with them. Nina is also starting to read and write a few words.  Pip has really enjoyed the chance to ride her strider bike again and we're a bit shocked to see that she is already at its tallest setting. 

These last photos are in chronological order.

  

The girls are going for haircuts this week and they also might get McDonald's for dinner; it must be parent-teacher conference time.

Fun, fun, fun

A birthday party, gymnastics, an obstacle course, and a new exhibit at the children's museum, the girls have been overwhelmed with fun.  Today, they got to go to a pool party for their friend from daycare.  Afterwards, Pip remarked, "That was so fun.  I love swimming, and I love eating, so I really don't want to leave."  We're enjoying that the days are getting longer, and lately they've been warmer.

There's not this much snow anymore!

President's Day snowshoeing date.

Fun at a district play-day.  

Getting to use the big trampoline at gymnastics