Cousin Love

Note the ladybug on CC's sleeve.  Fun photo shoot morning!

Legoland

Favorite activity of the day was our girls first roller coaster ride (we fluffed G's hair high and swapped her shoes with CC's thicker ones so that she'd be tall enough to ride).  Grandpa, Uncle John and Meghan joined us and we squealed the first time round and raised our hands to the sky on the second loop!  We also ate Pringles while waiting in line... a big junk food treat in our family!  :)

Sea World CA!

A day at Sea World with the cousins! FUN!

Shark Encounter!

Everyone making their scariest Shark Jaw face with claws?!

Guess Who Rounds Up To 10?

5 Years Old

Butterfly Birthday!

Parachute Fun!

Freeze Dance!

(kids favorite party game... mine too b/c it wears them out!)

Face painting by our very own Mr Dad of the year!

CoCo, how's it possible that you're 5?

We love your creative creations, your joy of learning and knowledge, your adventurous spirit that will jump into a new activity, your dreams of being a zoo keeper or a veterinarian, your eye for beautiful things, and your thoughtfulness you show towards others.  We are so very blessed to call your ours!

Thoughts On Body Image

Interesting links shared by Julie Church this AM.

1) What do you wish you had been told about your body when you were younger?

Some thoughts by Opal Staff.

2) BirthMarkings

Margaret Lazarus’ film “BirthMarkings” explores our post birth bodies—and how our self-image—change after giving birth. “BirthMarkings” reframes the concept of beauty and motherhood, raises important questions about body image, and reveals the incongruity of western standards of beauty with the natural process of pregnancy and childbirth.

Happy Belated Easter!

Our Easter morning tradition is to collect flowers around our yard to create bouquets.  We've done it in the freezing cold, the rain, the fog and now in the lovely sunshine!

Happy Easter!

Awaiting Daddy's Return!

The girls lined up at the window waiting for daddy to arrive after his week away!

I asked Graci if she could see anything and she excitedly answered, "Yes! I can see sky and trees!"

Pink Camouflage!

I Admit...

Letting things go... like allowing them to choose their own outfits and do their own hair (frightening at times)... is sometimes hard for me!  I have to work at it.  I don't know if I'm a control freak or worried about image (likely both), but letting things slide can be harder than it looks!

(the left side had 7 clips!)

Cabin Life!

CC was our STAR skier of the week!

See a video clip HERE!

G won BEST cabin hair all week!

"The Circle Game", as she fondly named it, was a favorite cabin activity!

G had an afternoon of ski instruction as well, but preferred a piggy-ski with Daddy!

Fun skype with a favorite silly Bear!

Sledding on a daily basis!

Logan pup was for sure a highlight!  CC fed her each morning, G gave treats and taking L for a walk was a coveted event!  I think Logan most loved snuggles during cartoons or a book reading!

A 2nd example of WINNING cabin hair!

Good Night Dear Mountain!

We miss your beauty and the friendships you bring!  HUGS!