Summer Crafts

M & M had a great time painting and decorating these very inexpensive princess masks I found at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. Their babysitter, Jordan, helped them paint and glue on pom-poms, sequins, and feathers. I think I paid $1 for the wooden mask on a popsicle stick at the store and bought some $6 washable paint and they had a ball. I think this was the highlight of Big M's day. We've got a few more crafts that include painting lined up for the summer. Should be fun!!

New Dresses!

The girls love their new sundresses!
Big M had found a dress in a catalog she just loved, although it seemed rather pricey. My Mom was able to find the same or very similar fabric and made both M&M girls new polka dot dresses. They are almost identical to the ones in the catalog, but were a lot cheaper. They are even monogrammed with the letter "M" just like the ones in the catalog. I think they turned out pretty cute and the girls are so proud of the dresses their Mamaw has made for them. I'm sure they will come up with many more projects for Mamaw. :)

Let's swim!!

We went to our neighborhood pool on Saturday. M&M had a good time, but the water was a little cooler than we expected it would be. We look forward to more fun times at the pool this summer!

The Last Day of School

It's hard to believe another school year has come and gone...Big M will be a Kindergartner and Little M will be turning 3 in the fall. Just looking at the photos below, it's obvious that they have physically changed. I've been amazed at the knowledge that both girls have gained over the last year. I cannot even imagine what the next year or so will be like, but I know one thing...it will be interesting!!

Pic Taken On Last Day of School

Pics from First Day of School

Dance Recital May 2011

We had a fun dance day last Saturday, May 21. Big M had dance recital rehearsal at 9 am at the Performing Arts Center in BA and her recital was at 5 pm that evening. We were proud of Big M...her tap dance to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was cute and she did a great job on stage. She even remembered to smile a little, which was a little challenging since she was concentrating so hard. A friend of Big M's that also takes dance at Miss Kristy's came over to enjoy pizza and dessert along with our family. We enjoyed everyone's company and had a great end to a busy day. We look forward to next year when both Big M and Little M will be participating in recital. Now only a few days until schools out for summer!!

Smiling and loving the flowers she received after recital.

At recital rehearsal---she wore her sponge rollers to rehearsal so she could have curls for the big performance.


Big M and Mama...love her sweet hugs.

Little M and Papaw watching the lights and dancers.

The dancers tap dancing to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

TLC Spring Program

The annual TLC Spring Music Program was held this last week. It was an emotional day for many of the teachers, parents, and kids. TLC preschool will be closing at the end of the school year and this was the last music program. For the first time, the 1 and 2 year olds were allowed to participate in the program. Little M's class, sang and played musical instruments like drums and bells. Big M's class, along with another 4 year old class and two 3 year old classes, sang about 6 other songs. I've tried to upload the video of the performances, but they are large and it's just not working out. So, here's a few photos of their performances. Not the best photos, but I'm sure you can find M&M in there.

We're sad to see TLC close, and the girls will have fond memories of the special moments they've had there! Thanks Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Rachael, and Ms. Chelsey for a great year!

Easter 2011

We didn't get the beautiful Spring weather we desired for Easter weekend this year, but we still had a good weekend anyway. Here's a couple of pics of the M&M girls in their easter dresses. Little M just loved twirling in her Easter dress...I think she would have slept in it the night before if we'd let her.

We headed over to the neighborhood playground during a break in the rain to hunt the Easter eggs we'd dyed. The girls had a fun time hunting for the eggs and being outside for a while.

The Easter bunny came and brought the girls some fun goodies. They didn't care too much about the candy...they were distracted by the other things in the basket!!

Little M loved her new tutu...perfect for the dance class she'll be starting this summer.

This looks like one of her Dad's dance moves to me!