Something better to look at than lunch boxes

Sorry folks, I know the last post has been up for a long time. While we had an awesome weekend, I ran right from it to a work trip in Kansas City and just got home late last night.

And if we're being honest, this post is going to be up for a while. Nana and Saba head into town tomorrow (YAY) and so while we'll be taking lots of pictures I doubt I'll be doing much posting while they're out here.

So to replace the lunch boxes from the last post and tie you over until I post again, I give you a couple of the awesome pictures Jean took at the awesome party Nancy hosted for c last Sunday (thank you to both Nancy and Jean!).

Serious Lunchers

One of the things c wanted most for her birthday was a new bigger lunch box. Apparently she'd had enough of bessy...

... and the small size box we packed in her every day.

So, we upgraded! Moving from the PlanetBox Shuttle (the small one) up to the Rover.

Which will allow me to at least once a year pack a pintest worth lunch!

Nothing like spoiling your girl on her birthday :o)

Big 5!

Holy moly c is five. Which seems impossible because this was yesterday right?

Sept 2011

And if that one wasn't yesterday than this one must have been.

Sept 2012

No? This one?

Sept 2013

This one?

Almost Sept 2014

This one?

Sept 2015

Fine then. You win time. Keep marching on.

And you know what? It actually is fine. Because C - you are a amazing little girl who is so ready to be five. You are learning to write and recognize letters to start to read. You are making friends and learning to be a great playmate for m. You are always up for exploring trails and now learning to rock climb. You are my temple buddy and always up for ice cream afterwards. And you are figuring out this world and the people in it at exactly the right pace for you, which is perfect.

Happy birthday C. May every birthday bring you ice cream with sprinkles so you can experience a taste of the joy that you bring us :o)

Art explained

The barage of art from school continues (which is awesome), but today's had me a bit confused. Both girls came home with paper plates that had been painted with holes cut out.

Turns out they were both crowns...

And lion manes.

The girls explain:

Crafty

So both girls started religous school a couple weeks back. Given the ages it's mostly songs, stories, and crafts, but I have to say the teachers are clever about it. For example, this week in the "tot" room, M and I made candles:

While downstairs in the 3-4 y/o room, the kids made candle stick holders:

Put it together (like all but one of the families in the program are going to be able to do based on age splits), and you're totally ready for friday night!

All big girls

Break out the mileston lable. In the last week m has:
1) Gone hiking in underpants
2) Gone out for several meals in underpants
3) Gone all day in school in the same pair on underpants

While I still bring 2 changes of clothes everywhere we go, progress is being made! Woohoo for my little big girl :o)

Art Update

C's work

M's Work

I think this is my favorite piece of the bunch - I've titled it "Forget linear thinking - I do what I want" :o)