They were sleepy.

When I walked into Andrew's room a few days ago, there were tissues all over. I started picking them up, thinking they were just a mess. As I got to the end of them, Andrew said, "they were sleepy." I then realized that the tissues were blankies for all of his toys and animals. I grabbed my camera so I'd always remember his sweet gesture towards his toys. Here is Rex from Toy Story. I think he naps with his eyes wide open...

Because you never can be TOO safe...

this is how Andrew likes to take his lunch!

First Horseback Riding Lesson

It was dark and stormy out, not much light, so I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the pictures, but it was such a special day that I wanted to share it!

It's not all going to be fun and games, they have to learn to care for horses as well as ride them!

Happy to get a purple (G) and pink brush (I)...

Getting that first important lesson about horses -
never walk close behind them!

Finally making contact with "Katie"...

And Gianna is finally ON a horse! Note the purple blanket on Katie, Gianna is in pure heaven!

Isabella on Classy - note the pink blanket!

Learning to stop and re-start at the "A"

Two happy and proud girls!

A little after ride grooming...

And time to reward the beautiful horses...

The girls were really giggling, the horses were very patient!
Goodbye until next time, Classy!

Crazy Hair Day

Isabella wanted crazy hair...

Gianna didn't, but she did want her picture taken in her favorite outfit du jour...And Andrew just wanted to catch ANYTHING in his net!

Welcome to the Art Show

Here is the official art show artwork by the girls...

The moose was there to talk about seatbelt safety. I guess talk to them while you've got them!Some unofficial artwork outside the classroom...
Isabella's...
Gianna is also next to hers, it says, "I want to be a veterinarian".

Random

I finally got around to taking a picture of the craft that Andrew made for Valentine's Day. It was covered in bird seed, so obviously I got to the picture a little too late!

Waiting for the bus picture -

they LOVE wearing the dress Aunt Jane got them for

Christmas last year with their "fancy boots"!

Gianna has been obsessed with drawing this pigeon lately. I found this in the morning before school the day after they were out playing with chalk. Pigeon shows up everywhere!

Visitors

What a blessing to have such good friends. Brian and Melissa came out from Maine recently and we had such a good time. Below is pretty much their regular nighttime routine. The kids loved every minute of them being here. The grownups did too! Come back soon Brian and Mel!