More ballet

 Audrey had her parent observation a few days after Evelyn.  This time I made sure I got into the classroom.

After stretching they start at the barre

Then, they move to the floor. She takes her ballet very seriously!

 She's frequently first in line to demonstrate how it's done.  She may not be a great listener at home but she's an ideal student at school and ballet.  She knows her terminology so, her teacher can rely on Audrey to know what she's asking them to do. 

 curtsy at the end of class

dress up

These 2 are constantly dressing up and putting on dance performances

 It's so funny to see the moves they come up with

 Sometimes they pretend to put on the Nutcracker and sometimes they make up a whole new show

 goofy girl

 As entertaining as it is, it also makes my heart happy that they both love to dance.

ballet

 Parent observation week is my chance to get pictures of the girls at ballet.

 I didn't get many because Evelyn's teacher forgot and didn't let us in until the class was almost over.

 I got a couple from the door

 Evelyn has watched Audrey since she was born.  She was excited it's finally her turn to take ballet and tap.

 At home the girls enjoy creating mail for each other with stamps and other craft items they can find in the cabinet.

 I have to document the moments they are sharing and working well together so nicely.

 Evelyn continues to love her babies. She brings one everywhere we go and always has one on her lap.

Audrey did the kids cooking class at the club. She had a lot of fun and learned some great cooking skills.  They got to eat what they made for lunch.  She even brought home some of the recipes.

Happy birthday, Audrey

Happy birthday to our fierce princess!

 She chose Alexander's steak house for her birthday dinner. She had a 6 oz filet, salad bar, and dessert. Her first present of the night was a 6 pack of frozen steak burgers.  Her face says it all.

 Time to open presents

 Evelyn was her little helper

 Thank you everyone for all the great gifts!

 She asked for a Rey ice cream cake

 May all your wishes come true.

Easter

Our Easter eggs this year ended up looking like dinosaur eggs.

 Our annual awkward bunny picture

 It was nice having Tita Angela and Uncle Brett help with all the crafts

 When it was time for the egg hunt Evelyn was tired and crabby.

 After a few minutes of a melt down she finally decided to collect some eggs.

 Carter and Audrey ready for the big kid hunt by the tennis courts.

 There were a ton of eggs this year.

 The kiddos still got them all picked up in a flash.

 Evelyn even snagged some

 happy with their loot

 family photo without the bunny

 Love these kiddos!

First Communion

 Maundy Thursday Carter had his first communion. This is the entire class with both pastors.

Just the boys.  Carter is closest with these 3 boys.

 photo bombed by Pastor Wehrs

 Carter with Pastor Wehrs and Pastor Rothfusz

 Carter also wanted a picture with his Sunday school teacher.  He really enjoyed having Mr. Lanz this year.

 Tita Angela (his godmother) and Uncle Brett made it down for his first communion.

 He didn't want a cake for the occasion.  He asked for Chef and Baker cupcakes instead.  He even requested the flavors-red velvet, orange creamsicle and strawberry.

Zoo and pedicures

 The end of March started to feel like spring.  We took advantage of the weather and started to do picnics after school.  This time we had it at the zoo.

 The kiddos travel like a pack.  They looked so cute huddled together looking at one of the exhibits.

 Evelyn hiding for the picture

 The play area outside the zoo is pretty fun too

 Happy to have her scooter out of the garage

 Audrey won the silent auction for the pedicure with her teacher.  She had a blast!

 Both first grade teachers did this together.  They really made it special and brought snacks and gifts for the girls.  They even drove the girls home afterward.

The school posted this picture of Carter with his buddy Timothy from art class