Grandpa Rob

Last Friday we had Grandpa Rob over for dinner and an early birthday celebration. The girls are always excited to see their Grandpa.

Quiet Time

Last night the girls got to bed a little later than usual and decided to get up a little earlier than usual. Personally, I like to sleep in a little when I get to bed late... but Spencer and I have learned that this is not what toddlers do. They either get up at the same time or earlier. Ella seemed quite tired today and so she asked if she could wear her jammies and sleep for quiet time. Here she is, sleeping on the pull out bed. This is a much better solution to fatigue than throwing yourself on the floor and crying. Way to go Ella!

Usually Ella spends her quiet time making elaborate soups, playing with her dolls (who usually end up getting a time out), and reading books.

Chapters

Last week we went to Chapters to pick up a few books. I didn't realize what a great play area they have for kids. Since it was a rainy day, we stayed there for about an hour. The girls played with the doll house, the red car, the train tracks, and the lady even read them a story while they sat in the giant teacup.

"Out you"

Here is some more footage of Juliette dancing and singing to "With or Without You".

Anticipating Hudson's Arrival

The girls get very excited on Tuesday mornings because they know our friend Hudson will be spending the day with us. Ella has invented a song that she sings to Juju at night that goes like this "Hudson's coming on Tuesday, Hudson's coming on Tuedsay...".

Here's a video of Ella waiting for Hudson to come over on a Tuesday morning.

Twinkle, Twinkle

Here's a video of Ella singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". I like how she says "leave a diamond in the sky", and how she emphasizes certain words while she's singing.

The Muppets

Last Sunday we took the girls to the movie theatre for the first time. This was a fundraiser for the upcoming Guatemala trip. Grandpa Rob met us at the theatre, and we had lots of fun. The girls loved eating the popcorn (especially Ella, who was eating it with both hands). Ella was quite captivated by the big screen and sat well during the movie. Juliette was more interested in how the seats folded back and forth when she shifted around in them.