it's better that she knows now

The girls had 'meet the teacher' day at preschool. Ms. Laura requested that the school supplies be delivered at this time.

On the list, along with the rest mat, change of clothes and assorted paperwork, was a family photo. We haven't taken one since Easter.

So, we did a family photo booth session.

The girls chose Photo 3 as the 'take to school' picture.

I think we made an impression today at the meet and greet.

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

Photo 4

August 2010

This month has concluded the summer of 4. Em and Roo have matured and grown so much and there isn't much they can't do or won't try now.

For Roo, it has been the summer of the jump. She finally, at long last, got both of her feet off the ground and is catching air! It's been the summer of the princess for Em. She can't get enough of dressing like them and pretending to be in their stories. The best part is that she likes to play the prince or the dragon just as often.

August has flown by in a blur of summer activities. We've been so busy that the blog has had a lonely month. So, what have the Rowdy Girls been up to?

We've stayed up late for lots of special events or just because the music rocked and we were having a family dance party. The girls have lived in their bathing suits. We've been to movies and had more pizza and ice cream than anyone really deserves. There have been road trips and adventures; museums and playgrounds; birthday parties and parks.

And lots of irreplaceable time with family and friends.

Each night before bed they ask "What are we doing tomorrow?" Because it's always a new adventure and something to look forward to. In the mornings they chase the rainbows dancing about our living space in the slants of sunlight.

These long hot days of August have been some of the best I've ever had.

I hope Em and Roo remember them with delight.

I think it's English

Toddler slang has segued into preschool lingo. Some of my favorites are these...

From Em

"Finger tracks"

translation: finger prints when finger painting

"Cowboy knee"

translation: I want to play horsie and sit on your knee.

"hipcuts"

translation: hiccups

"sparkle teef"

translation: I just brushed my teeth and they sparkle.

"super taste"

translation: Super Target

From Roo

"I fuff an puff "

translation: I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow the house down.

"Pray me a secret"

translation: whispered prayers right before lights out at bedtime

"peanut butter spoon"

translation: Instead of a sandwich, I want a big glop of peanut butter on a spoon to eat.

"m'lady"

translation: a new nickname for Mama

"I surely do"

translation: Yes, I'll do that.

"talk to me"

translation: y'all be quiet because I've got something to say

pie happy hour

One of our local cafes is a bit famous for its pie. They have a deliciously large selection and it is an agonizing process to narrow it down to a single piece. To make it a little easier to come back and try more, they run a Pie Happy Hour from 3-5pm. A very generous slice of pie and a drink for a steal.

Em and Roo are big fans of the Pie Happy Hour and we aim to please.

Tonight we had an early dinner, then pie and wrapped it all up with a walk around our downtown.

The girls said it was super fun. It really was a nice little evening.

Pancakes, Trains and Candy

We're loving summer Saturdays. Last weekend we kicked it off with breakfast at a favorite place that makes incredible pancakes and, well, everything.

Pancakes make us happy.

Next up was a ride on the Zilker Zephyr, a first for our whole family. It was the perfect bright shiny day for a train ride.

For the grand finale, we introduced the girls to Big Top Candy Shop. And their heads nearly exploded. So.Many.Choices.

Roo with her loot. Lots of gummy sours and a few specifically chosen gummy alphabet letters.

her latest work

These represent a small sampling of Em's latest masterpieces. Below each is her description of the work. If possible, I used her own words in a direct quote.

I'm a little in love.

"space rocks"

"A sun, the water, a rainbow and all those amazing colors"

First she wrote her name (with an extra M). Then, she happied all the letters, turning the M's into eyebrows. Then a rainbow over it all. Which looked a bit like hair, so, she added an extra smile under all the faces which were the big rainbow face's eyes. Comprende?

"poop... the black part"

lucky me, lucky me, look at what I'm drippin' with...little girls

This summer, the hillside theater is performing Annie. We've been twice. So far.

The first time was a bit of a bust due to bad seating and no clear view of the stage. However, cupcakes saved the day!

The second outing was much more successful, but for a brief rain shower that delayed the show.

That part was actually very exciting for the girls, as we had a family huddle beneath a big blanket while the rain came down.

We also killed a little pre-show time at the playground where Roo crowned herself queen of the fire truck. Em was allowed to ride shotgun.