Life With Three!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Children's Museum

Since we didn't have school today, we decided to go to the museum with Hoa and the boys. (I totally failed to get any photos of Hoa's boys - or a group shot...I know, I suck)

We started our visit with story time (while we waited for our friends to arrive). I thought it was cute that Gianna was resting on Spencer. She really likes her brother!

After a little squirming, Gianna decided to sit with Gemma. She likes her big sister a lot too!

While running through the various rooms with the different activities, Gemma decided to hold a class and explain how a ramp works. Notice her diagrams...she also had a teacher's aide assisting!

I lied! Here is Spencer with our friends Ben, on the left and Chase on the right! (I'm not a failure!) Either way, we were at the museum for 2 1/2 hours and then went across the street to McDonald's for lunch. In the eyes of a child - this was the perfect day. But wait...more was to come. Hoa offered to take the big kids bowling while I took Gianna home to nap.

Look who couldn't wait to get home for her nap!!! It was a great day and we can't wait for our next adventure with our great friends!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Art Class

Gianna and I have been going to her art class for 3 or 4 weeks (I've lost count). Either way, she enjoys it. Today there were three different painting stations. One was finger painting, another was stamping and finally the easel. The moment we walked into class she headed straight for the easel.

And stayed there.

Gianna must have painted 10 pictures (I'm ashamed to admit I threw them all out). She used so much paint that it was seeping through to the back side! They would NEVER have dried.

Another master piece created!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Dining Out

While at The Olive Garden, I decided to take a few pictures of a few of my favorite people.

Gianna has started making this strange face...it makes us laugh and she does it when requested. It's pretty funny!

Spencer resting on Bamma's shoulder.

Gemma watching Gianna making the silly face.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

October Snow

It may not be welcomed, but it's not unusual to get a covering of snow in October. I was awoken this morning to Gemma chanting, "Snow! Snow! Snow!".

Yeah. I love snow.....NOT! As far as I'm concerned it should start shortly after Thanksgiving and stop the day after Christmas.

Here are a few photos of the children enjoying the dusting we received this morning. Gianna was less than thrilled that she couldn't go outside. I haven't purchased her boots or snow pants...obviously this needs to be done sooner, than later!

You can tell that Gemma and Spencer have a completely different opinion of the white stuff than I do! I have to admit, it's cute watching them play in it.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Gobble, gobble!

Gianna and I enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon outside. I was able to cut the grass while she played and soaked up the sunshine.

Then after dinner, I saw visitors in our back yard!

NINE wild turkeys! Crazy! (click on the photo to enlarge it)

Monday, October 5, 2009

2-Year Well Check

Gianna had her 2-year well baby visit. She is perfectly perfect and healthy. She weighs 33.6 lbs and is 35 1/2 inches tall! She is a very big girl.

I didn't get many photos because my active daughter wouldn't stop moving - typical of a 2-year old! She did stay still long enough to be examined by the doctor and to get the flu-mist vaccine. God willing, we won't be visiting a doctor until next September for her 3-year check up!