Cool Kid Tricks

The girls are always making us smile with their newest "tricks." The current favorites are Sophia's eyebrow trick (she has spent lots of time practicing this one in the mirror)

and Ally's urge to headbang to annoying kid-toy-music.

I'm not exactly sure what Sophia was doing at the end of that video, but it looks like classic big sister mischief to me!

What a Difference a Year Makes

A year ago... ....and now.

I'm amazed how different Ally looks. She hasn't let us out of her sight since she was born, so I know she wasn't swapped!

Sidewalk Chalk Paste 101

This summer, Sophia has discovered that if you mix sidewalk chalk with water, you can make a paste that has many uses. It's great for painting the interior of a playhouse. Here is Sophia hard at work painting the kitchen:

I like her use of color on the door: The dining room used to be all white, but now has pink and blue walls and gorgeous painted trellis work. I think the girls across the street must have helped.

The paste also works great on screen doors, although Daddy's not a big fan of this use.

If you're in a pinch, it's also great for highlighting your hair. Just massage the paste into your scalp and wallah ~ instant color!

Ultimate Peek-A-Boo

I'm not sure if this is what the builders had in mind when they built this house, but these squares in our dining room have created fun for our whole family!

First Day Of School

Sophia started preschool today, and I'm not sure which one of the four of us is more excited! She has a new teacher and a new classroom this year, but the daily routine seems to be about the same. There were two girls in Sophia's class last year, and both girls are in her class again this year, so she's thrilled to be with her old friends. Sophia said that during circle time, she missed me and Ally, but her hands were wiggling like crazy as she told me everything else she did on her first day.
And I can't believe how much I was able to get done during those 3 short hours! Yay for preschool!!

Why My Wine Glass is Already Empty:

Mom's Eye View

Lately the girls have developed a new favorite past time. They love to grab onto the back of my legs and play peekaboo with me and/or each other. It was really cute the first 100 times, but now I'm tired of trying to maneuver my way around the house with small children clinging to my legs. I thought I'd take a few pictures before I attempt to end their newest passion and try to direct them towards something else..... perhaps riding Daddy like a horse!