Expressions

Abby's First Dance Recital

Yesterday was Abby's first dance recital.  Her class performed a number called "Bumblebee Boogie."  The little girls were absolutely darling.  They didn't remember all the steps, but they sure looked like they were having fun on stage!  Abigail decided to add her own bit of creativity to the end of the dance by throwing in a few twirls.  I think she likes the stage!

 Abigail is all ready to perform.

 Abigail (far right) doesn't seem scared at all to be on stage during the dress rehearsal.

 Abigail hugs her little friend while hanging out in the dressing room during the show.

 Abigail (far left) with the rest of her cute class.  I love these girls!  They are all very sweet.  Abby and I will miss seeing them every Tuesday at dance class, but we are looking forward to next year!

Our Little Artist

Abigail is becoming quite the little artist.  A couple of days ago, Abigail spotted a pink monkey cut out from the Cricut machine on my craft table.  She asked me if she could have it.  Once she was given the okay, she grabbed a white piece of paper and disappeared into her room.  A little while later, she returned and gave me this picture, complete with the monkey taped to the paper.  I'm still rather amazed when I look at it.

Eight Months Later

Our "little" guy is eight months old today.

What a sweet blessing he is in our lives!

End-of-the-Year Party at Preschool

Time seems to be flying!  Abigail's last day of preschool for the year was last Thursday.The children did a little musical parade and sang songs for their families.  It was really cute!  I think Abby will miss her classmates and teachers.  She is already asking me why it is over. 

 Abigail is all ready to perform.  She is growing up so fast!

Abigail sings songs with her classmates.  Unfortunately, I was sitting too far away to get great pictures. 

Abby sits with her friend, Cecilia.  She's eyeing her cookie... 

Tara with Abby and a very sleepy Michael.

Next year, Abigail will attend the same preschool.  She is excited that she will be old enough to attend the three day class. 

Wiped Out!

Grocery shopping is absolutely exhausting!

 

Mad Bird

A couple of weeks ago the weather finally seemed to be changing from winter to spring, so Coley pulled the barbeque grill out of the garage and set it up on the deck.  Shortly after, the rain started, so we just looked at the barbeque instead of actually using it.  Well... let's just say WE weren't using it.

A few days ago, I looked outside and noticed several sticks on the deck.  I wasn't sure if they were there from the wind (not unlikely) or from little visitors.  Coley went out to investigate.  Sure enough, a bird had decided that our barbeque was the perfect place to build a nest.  It was still in the beginning stages and there were no eggs, so Coley just left the lid of the barbeque open to send the message to the birds to go somewhere else.

The next morning as we were eating breakfast, the bird and her mate came to visit.  One sat on the railing of the deck while the other hopped around on the uncovered barbeque grill.  Do birds feel emotion?  If you could have watched this bird, you would agree that she was more than just a little upset.  With her beak opening and closing while she hopped around, looking at the exposed nest, we were sure she was screaming at her mate, "Just look at what they did!  Who do they think they are?  All this work for nothing!"  She then proceeded to pick up sticks one by one and throw them on the ground.  It was hilarious!

The birds came back several times during the day, but instead of taking the sticks to their new nest, the one continued to scream and throw them on the deck while the other watched.  Poor birds.  Thanks for the laugh!

 Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera close by to take a picture of the birds that day.  This morning, Coley caught one of the birds visiting again with his camera phone.  I guess they are still hoping we will just close the lid.

The failed attempt at nest building in our barbeque grill.