Dance Recital

Bailey had her dance recital today. She was beyond excited. Usually it is pulling teeth trying to get her into the bathroom so I can do her hair and brush her teeth, but today she was more than willing to get her dance bun and make up on. 

 Sam almost didn't make it because he was on his long day of internal medicine. At the last minute he showed up and boy was I grateful. Uncle Robby also came last minute and lets just say it would have been a disaster if I would have tried to take all 3 girls by myself. When we first arrived the were little dancers everywhere. Bails wandered on stage with the rest of them to dance around and play before the recital started.

 Hazel also found her way on stage. She had to forego the coat half way through the dancing around because she was working up a sweat.

 The nursery leaders tell us all the time that these girls love each other so much. Bailey is always so helpful and protective of Hazel in nursery. It makes me happy to hear. They are very loving and protective at home, but they can also fight to the death; it's nice to hear they get along well outside of the house.

 The girls were happy to sit and watch the few numbers, but Bails was so happy when it was her turn to jump on stage.

 She told me before her recital that she wanted Sam and I to cheer for her....Go Bailey Go! And when she heard us she would wave back at us and say Hi Mom, Hi Dad!

 And then the dancing started and she followed Ms. Julie's directions perfectly. She did so well.

 Sam recorded each song she was in while I snapped the pictures and Robby did his best to keep Hazel from running up onto the stage. Sam, of course, thought Bails was the best dancer of the group.

 She was so cute to watch. She did a tap dance to Holly Jolly Christmas twice and then a ballet to some snowing song.

Hazel got bribed with two dum dums throughout the recital to keep her from screaming because she wasn't allowed up on stage. Robby also had to take her out to get a couple drinks as well.

 This little girl kept grabbing Bails to dance with her. She obliged for awhile but then pushed away and wandered to the back.

 And then the show was over. The girls had fun running on the stage for a few minutes and then we raced to the car to get Sam back to the hospital before he got in super big trouble.

 Her little buddies in her Friday morning dance class. She is the outcast in the group. All the rest of the girls are neighborhood/church friends.

Such a cute little dancer. She was so happy to be just like Aunt Rachel and Dana. 

Pizza Night

Since it was like the third or fourth night in a row that Daddy wasn't home for dinner (who counts anymore?) we went for a super easy frozen pizza and carrots. It was a hit.

They had a big fight over the back pack right before dinner. Bails was upset because the zipper on hers broke, so she wanted Hazel. Hazel was not about to give it up and thus refused to take it off the remainder of the night (except when she wanted to put something in it or take something out).

And Bails has chapped lips. She wont stop licking them. So intermittently through dinner she would let out a loud shriek and then cry because her mouth hurt. I am surprised my ear drums still work after all the screaming that goes on in our house.

Morning Snack

Who would have thought pirate booty could make two people so happy? They cheered when I brought them their bowls.

Animal Party...

Little Girls

Hazel came out in her glasses, looking like an old grandma, which made me laugh. 

 Then Bails ran over and told me to watch her dance.

Goof Balls!

Baby Miko's Blessing Day!

Today we decided to bless our little Emiko Jane. After church we all gathered in our living room and blessed her. It was so nice to be at home. Sam did such a good job. He didn't change her name last minute, despite the constant teasing since I filled out the paperwork in the hospital. Hazel got sent to the back room with Aunt Eden and Issac so we could have some peace and quiet. Too bad we didn't send Bails too. As soon as Sam started she turned to me and kept saying "Mom, Mom." As soon as I would shoosh her she would immediately tell me to stop shooshing her so I missed a solid portion of what was actually said. I made Sam write down what he could remember. He did his best, but I guess this will just be a video I have to go back and watch in heaven.

Grandma Pam was nice enough to make the trip down from Boise.

 And Honey, Papa & Rachel postponed their trip back to California so they could stay. Miko is very lucky to have such great grandparents.

 

 I attempted to find her cute white head band bow so she could at least wear it for the pictures. But like everything else in this house, it never presents itself when you need it. The next day Hazel was caught playing dress up with it, which means it was probably in some little nook hiding place she discovered. Oh well, such is the life of the third child.

 

 Bails needed to get in on the action; Cheetos face and all. I guess the hygiene of the first two goes out the window a little bit as well once the children outnumber the parents.

 And the lowly middle child is left crying because once again she didn't get what she wanted; the expensive digital camera. Wah wah.

Happy blessing day Miko. You are loved so much by your family. You are a blessing to us all. Thanks so much to all the family who came: Grandma Pam, Honey, Papa, Rachel, Robby, Aleesha, Quinn, Eden and baby Isaac.