Busy....

It's been a busy summer thus far.... hence the lack of blog posts.  We've been busy with summer camp, library reading programs, movies in the park, swim lessons and so much more.  Hope to catch up on this little 'ol blog soon!  For now I leave you with a photo of my two little swimming princesses!   

Strawberry picking 2015....

One of my favorite family traditions has to be strawberry picking.  We've been doing this since the girls were three.  We all love it.  This year was no exception.  Saturday (June 6th, 2015) we made our annual trip out to Spencer Farms for berries.  Here are a few photos....

And just like every other year..... Addison definitely ate more than she picked.  I've learned over the years to put the girls in either old clothing or pink shirts, due to the berry juice.

Alexis also ate her share, but she was very helpful in the picking process. 

Processing the berries into jam is becoming a lot easier with two girlies who love to help.  They each helped me stir up a batch of jam, make a strawberry ice cream cake, and freeze several bowls of strawberries.

Our finished jam.  7 1/2 large jars, 2 small jars and one weird shaped jar.  Should last us most of the year!!!

FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN VS. LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN.....

Can't believe today is the last day of kindergarten for my little gals!  Where has the time gone??

First day pictures on the left....Last day on the right.

School Play.....

Last week Alexis' kindergarten class did their own adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  My little peanut played the role of the Moon.  You can see her twice during the play.....once in the very beginning and once around 3:34.  Enjoy!!

For some reason I can't get the video to embed into this post so here is the link:

https://youtu.be/PK8900iwlts     

The kiddos made and designed the sets by themselves.

Taking a bow!

TKO...

Addison may be the tiny one, but she's mean and fierce.  She definitely can hold her own in the ring!

Hat Day....

Kindergarten Hat Day 2015!!

Can you guess where we are??

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Happy "late" Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.  I'm pretty lucky that these two crazies call me Mommy!!

Build a Bear....

We had to make an impromptu trip to Sears last weekend for a new stove.  The girls were being so good that I decided to reward them with agreeing to their request to build a bear.  They had a great time.  I was actually surprised that the girls didn't b-line to all the frozen items.  Alexis did get the frozen bear but opted for different accessories.  Addison had decided early on that she wanted something rainbow-colored.

SIX YEAR OLD CHECK-UPS.....

On Friday, April 10th, 2015 my big girls had their 6 year old physicals.  I'm still amazed at how everyone in that place remembers our names.  I guess when you go to the pediatrician once a week for the first nine months of your life,  you leave a lasting impression???  As usual, our pedi was beyond impressed with my kiddos.  Their height and weight is slightly below average, but given their tiny starts we are happy with their overall growth.

 

 

 

Alexis, my little peanut-- weighed in at 40.4 pounds and is 43 1/2" tall.

 

Addison, my sunshine--weighed in at 35.6 pounds and is also 43 1/2" tall.

 

In the princess exam room....

 

This is the first time they made them change into actual gowns.  Addison was less than impressed and didn't want to pose for a photo.

 

Once again, we thank God for our healthy kiddos!  It so easily could have gone the other way!!

Addison tooth #2...

A little behind on posting here....But on April 9th, 2015....Addison lost tooth #2.

Birthday Post #4....

A little back story here..... Our spring break this year kind of revolved around the girls birthday.  Spring break was the week before their birthday.  We had decided to make a trip to St. Louis to do some tourist"y" stuff, visit the American Girl store and spend Easter with my family. 

We opted not to do a big birthday party this year, just American Girl and a bunch of little treats.  We got back to Indy on Wednesday and still had a few days of break left. I wanted to do some fun stuff with the girls to celebrate their upcoming birthday, so the girls and I hit the spa for pedicures.  I may have created some monsters!  They have asked a million times since.... "when can we go back?"

Great Grandma....

On Easter Sunday this year we got to spend the day with my Dad's side of the family.  I got to say that I'm in love with this picture of my girlies with my Grandma.  My only regret is not getting a picture with myself and my dad so we could of had a four generation photo.

BIRTHDAY POST #3......WARNING: PHOTO OVERLOAD!!!

On Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 we took the girls to American Girl for a Birthday party.  The girls got AG dolls for Christmas and have been obsessed ever since.  We all had a blast!  I will let the photos do the explaining!!

Photo op in-store

Waiting for our lunch reservation....

 

The girls loved the fact that their dolls got to dine with us.

 

Love this picture of Alexis giving her doll a drink!

Lunch was followed by singing of the entire restaurant and cake and ice cream.

They each got a present from our waitress.

Their dolls also got a present.  (The balloons they are holding)

Ice cream in a flower pot.

 

The girls thought it was hilarious that in the restrooms they had a holder on the wall for the doll.  Alexis made me take a photo.

We also had a personal shopper help us with our shopping experience after lunch.  This lady was awesome.  She sold directly to the girls and looked to mom occasionally for approval.  Our personal shopper knew each girl had a budget of what they were allowed to spend.  She came in at $0.99 over budget.  I was impressed. 

The girls also chose to make their own iron on shirts for themselves and their dolls.

 Just because.....

The girls with their haul. 

 

We definitely had a great time despite the hellacious weather getting to the store.  I can't say that we will be going back anytime soon but it was definitely a memory none of us will forget anytime soon!