Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Ava’s 6th Birthday

Our big girl is now 6. We did a little birthday celebration at home, with more celebrating planned for our week in San Diego.
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During the week, Ava did an art camp. Here she is posing with her friends and her artwork.
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And showing off at her “gallery” show.
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Ava chose homemade cobbler for her birthday. Here she is (with little sister watching intently!)
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And the two happy girls with their cobbler…







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Ali decided to help Ava unwrap her presents...













Which included a Vet dress up outfit.






















and a new desk!



















Happy Birthday Ava!

Friday, July 3, 2015

Ava’s Swim Meet

Ava’s swim team (Swim Neptune) had a meet this week. Ava came home from practice all excited for it, so we did the meet. Prelims on Wednesday, top 6 get to do the Finals on Thursday.

Ava picked free, back, and fly. And she rocked it.

Here’s Ava at the start of the free.

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During the backstroke (the one without the swim cap)2015-07-01 16.55.34

And with some of her ribbons for the races.2015-07-01 17.07.13

Ava qualified for the finals for all three events. So back we went the next day. Ava had her game face on for the events.IMG_5300

And came home with three medals! Awesome job Ava!IMG_5307

Later we celebrated with a cruise around the backyard pool in the boat.

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Ali’s 3rd Birthday

For Ali’s 3rd Birthday, we did a staycation at the Princess resort.

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We started off loading her up with sugar (a Frozen cupcake).

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Then got her excited with the Frozen dive toys.

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Which she was good at diving for.

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And happily enjoying the pool.IMAG0023

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Ava is (close enough) for the water slides…IMAG0016

which we did a ton of times.

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When we weren’t in the pool, we had fun with the sand.

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And Ava got to go in the giant water ball thing.

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The next evening we were back at home. Ali got to open more presents.

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and more presents…IMG_5260

Happy Third Birthday Ali!

Sunday, May 31, 2015

May Update

The weather is finally warm enough for the backyard pool! Here the girls are ready to jump off the waterfall…

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The girls have fun with playdough in the back yard.

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And on the carousel at the train park.

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Ava the flower child at the Flower Child restaurant (for Mom and Dad’s anniversary / Cinco de Mayo)IMG_5012

Ali has discovered the fun of umbrellas in the rain.

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And of making rain when we wash the car.

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Followed by a nice casual lunch.

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Sadly school is over. Here’s Ali with Mrs. Marmaduke on her last day of school

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We also did a day trip to Christopher Creek. Ava and Ali did a little hiking by the stream.

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And bubbles too.IMG_5076

Thursday, April 30, 2015

April Update

Our neighborhood had a spring/Easter event. Ali and Ava both got their faces painted. Ali was amazingly still for it.

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And Ava was too.

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On Easter morning the girls were up bright and early for their baskets. Ava got a new swimsuit.IMG_4944

And Ali got an Elsa swimsuit.IMG_4945

The girls also got a trampoline…IMG_4949

With the good weather we took advantage of some outdoor concerts.IMG_4955

And running without shoes.IMG_4957

Ava worked on her basketball skills.IMG_4970

While Ali plays with her Frozen toys.IMG_4986

Ali likes to show off her talents of tennis/tricycling.IMG_4995

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

March Update

March is when we can really enjoy being outside.

Ava and Ali were hoping for a windy day to try the kite.

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Ava (and the boys up the street) built (something) in the front yard.IMG_4898

Ali is getting proficient with the tricycle.IMG_4900

And Ava is practically an expert on the bike now.IMG_4902

Some days the girls do a picnic inside (with their blankets).

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And Easter is on the way. Here they are at Kierland with the bunny bushes.IMG_4911

And sometimes its enough to wear you out…

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