Bampa came for a visit and it was a perfect excuse to break out the camera.  We had a great time and hope he can stay longer next time! Thanks for the visit Bampa, love you!!

School Day with Quinn

Recently, Quinn's music teachers invited parents/loved ones to attend a "singalong" at Quinn's school.  I just love seeing how Quinn lights up at school, she adores her teachers and her friends and looks forward to school every Tuesday and Thursday

she is sitting right next to Rylee (her school BFF and next to Rylee is Charlie, her other BFF, who "likes to hug and kiss"- daddy LOVED hearing that one;)

I just love this laugh and she was smiling so big and laughing the entire class, I couldn't be happier for her ;)

March happenings

March has been pretty busy for us..

Quinn is getting ready for summer-- she is taking swim lessons for the month of March.  She LOVES swim class and Kathryn almost equally loves watching her from the window "yaaay Ninn"! "pool!"  She can't wait to start her own swim lessons

these pictures were all from the first class.  we realized we only had 3t suits, so in true nana style, we received a box with countless 4ts in the mail the very next day

However, we haven't gotten past the tutu suit.  Quinn and hew new friend Ellie feel the need to match every class, (twice a week), so instead of rotating through the new bathing suits, we wash this one and wear it nonstop! 

Kathryn has started a class of her own! She and I have started a "Mommy & Me" gymnastics class once a week while Quinn is in school.  She has a blast and what a workout (for her & me!!)

and yes, our little Kathryn is still the messiest eater out there.  I bought her this full size bib and she still manages to be a filthy mess the minute I turn my head!

Valentine's Day

Definitely a little late on this one, but we have so much going on these days, I'm having a hard time keeping everything straight!  A few updates for us: Kathryn's tubes are scheduled for this coming Monday, she had yet another ear infection and our pediatrician said it was time and in two weeks I'm having LASIK done to correct my vision and finally be rid of contacts and glasses!!

Here are a few Valentine's pictures.  Dean took Quinn to the Daddy Daughter Date night at our local ChicFilA.  She was so thrilled when she realized she could pick out her own outfit & accessories.  Here they are before they left

this is is after the night out, she couldn't decide what her favorite part of the night was: face painting, playing on the slide with the big kids, or that Daddy let her drink a large chocolate milkshake with her dinner!!

On Valentine's Day, she was surprised with the heart necklace that she had been asking for
(Daddy picked it out for her)

and here is our little valentine with her heart balloon-- which is still around and still a favorite!

Dance Class

We just recently had Parent Watch Day for Quinn's dance class.  This is so exciting for me, because week after week, Kathryn and I sit in the lobby and try to watch Quinn on a small tv screen with the rest of the parents, but we can never really see what is going on! Once a year they let the parents in to see how the kids are doing before the recital.  So Kathryn stayed home with Miss Melissa and Dean and I went to watch Quinn.  Afterwards Dean had to teach his class but Quinn and I had a special date night and had dinner at one of her favorites, The Fickle Pickle ;)

Quinn seems to like dance class so far this year.  She has a lot of friends dancing with her now that she has been with since the "baby" class.  As you will see, Miss Pam is very laid back, this is the last class before the dance school gets "serious", so she likes to have as much fun with them as possible.  Quinn and most of her classmates will probably repeat this class again next year with a focus on tap (this year they do both, but the focus is on ballet).  The rules of the studio are a leotard, tights, and a bun at all times, but Miss Pam is very lenient with the younger girls and she understands that a princess needs her tutu!! 

Miss Pam has two teen helpers because this class is so large-- they are super-sweet and very patient with our little dancers.  She also welcomes older siblings to participate in the class if they are a part of the dance school-- this is actually a big help, gives the girls lots of dancers to look up to.

this is how they start every class before stretching

they all seemed to get a little sidetracked with the hoola hoops (they are supposed to be learning to dance in their place;)

starting to get sleepy (dance class is right before dinner time)

these girls LOVE their tap shoes, luckily for us, they are only allowed to wear their dance shoes in class!

Yeah!! Great job my dancing girl!! Now, just a few more months until the recital, and I can't wait!!! The parents haven't seen their costumes, but I've heard rumors of hot pink and lots of sparkles!