Frozen

Sage went to a Frozen Dance Camp a few weeks ago.  She was so excited for the camp and had so much fun!  It was at the dance studio that she took her dance class at earlier this year.  The theme was Frozen and they did crafts, had snack, danced and sang all about Frozen.  They even put on a little show for the parents at the end of the day.  She keeps asking to go back - but it was only for one day. 

 All the girls in the class sitting with Elsa. 

 

She made her Frozen crown.  

Library time

Sage had library/stroytime last week.  She had fun and so did Quinn and I!   Got a quick pictureof us waiting for Sage.  Note that Quinn is wearing a bib in the picture.  That girl is going through bib after bib each day from drooling - I hope these teeth pop up soon. 

Outside

We love being outside and it was beautiful here last week.  We were outside relaxing, Sage was pretending to read to Quinn.  They were loving it!  I hope they always love each other as much as they do now!

Strawberries

Quinn tried strawberries for the first time last week and she wasn't so sure about them.   I had Reese grab my phone to get it on video.  This is the first food she hasn't liked.  The next day I tried strawberries again and she refused to eat them.  A first for this girl - she has eaten everything we have given her.  I took some apples and added them to the strawberries and she was good to go!

Never happens!

We were on our way to a graduation party last weekend and I turned around and saw this!  Sage never sleeps in the car so I was amazed to see that 20 minutes into a 30 minute car ride she was asleep.  I figured she would be a crabby mess when she woke up.  But she woke up so nice and was ready to go have fun at the party. 

Lovie

Quinn needed just one more little nap to get through the day.  She looked so cute sleeping in the swing with the lovie right by her face I had to get a picture.  She loves to hold onto the lovie.  I bet she would love it if I put one in the crib with he r- not quite yet!

Happy Birthday Reese!

It is a special day in our house today -  it is Reese's birthday!  Our plans for the day include: church, relaxing at home, having a yummy breakfast and an early dinner/date night!   We hope you have a wonderful birthday!   Such a great Daddy and Husband we are truly blessed to have you with us each day.  Love you!

 

Homemade crackers

Sage and I made some homemade crackers last week.  They were supposed to turn out like goldfish crackers.  Lets just say - I have a little bit of work to do to get them to look or taste like goldfish crackers.  She had lots of fun making them and so did I.  I need to get the dough a little thinner next time and a small cookie cutter would help.  We used a shamrock and then cut it into five smaller pieces.  I did get to use my rolling pin that was my Grandma K's.  I don't use the rolling pin very often but when I do it makes me smile.  The good thing was that Sage liked the crackers!

Secrets!

Sage said she had to tell Quinn a secret!   It was so cute - Quinn listened intently to what Sage was saying.  She loves her big sister!

Tired Girl!

We were out shopping at Sam's this weekend and I thought I could make it through the store and get Quinn home to nap.  Well Quinn had other plans - here she is as we were checking out.  She just couldn't make it she was so tired.

Doughnuts

A few weeks ago it was National Doughnut Day.  When I saw this I knew Sage would be up for a trip to Dunkin Donuts!  She was more than happy to go celebrate the day with a doughnut!

No doughnut for this one! 

Window Art

Sage found some window crayons that we have had for a few months.  I figured they would be a big mess and just hadn't brought them out.  Well, I should have brought them out months ago.  Sage LOVED them!   She had so much fun drawing on our sliding glass door.  And it was pretty easy to clean it off.   She is getting to be one very creative little girl!

Dressed up as a princess makes it even more fun!

Giggles

I love when these two interact - it is so much fun to watch.  I makes my heart just smile when I see how much fun these two have together.  I hope the fun continues!   Sage was making Quinn giggle and I had to get it on video.

Night out!

Here is a picture from our Girls Night Out when Sarah G. was in town.  It was so much fun to see Sarah and to catch up.  We miss her!

Stephanie, Me, Sarah A., Sarah G., Bev and Megan

New Outfit!

Sarah G. was in town a few weeks ago for a conference and we got to have a fun girls night out to see her!   So good to see her!   She brought this cute outfit for Quinn.  Quinn was very serious that afternoon and wouldn't smile for me.

Soccer

Sage played soccer for the first time.  She said she liked it but she likes dance better.  Because in dance you get to wear sparkly costumes.  She was pretty timid out on the field.  She scored one goal this season.  At this age the coach is out on the field with them and it was usually 4 vs 4, and they don't keep score.  She did have fun and that was the goal!   Reese was the Assistant Coach for her team.  I am not sure if he had as much fun as Sage did!   On the last day of games they all got a trophy.  I don't remember always getting a trophy - but now they do.  She said her favorite part of soccer was getting her trophy and the badges they handed out each week. 

 This was pretty much how it was most of the season.  Kind of close to the action but not that close.   

 Getting her trophy

Her whole team!

Bears

We went to the zoo a few weeks ago and stopped to check out the bears.  The zoo now has two bears and they were moving all over the exhibit.  Sage took a seat right by the glass to watch them. 

How cute is she?

Month by Month 1 - 5

To be honest I haven't really compared the girls baby pictures.  Been busy!   But I thought it would be fun to look at the girls at each month so here are the first 5 months!  What do you think - do they look alike?

Sage - 1 Month

Quinn - 1 Month

 

 Sage - 2 Months

Quinn - 2 Months

Sage - 3 Months

Quinn - 3 Months

Sage - 4 Months

Quinn - 4 Months

Sage - 5 months

 Quinn - 5 Months

Memorial Day

We had a good Memorial weekend - lots of family time.  We were able to go out to dinner with Kelly and Jason who were in town visiting.  So good to see them.  Then on Monday Sage and I went to the store and bought some flowers.  Then as a family we all went to our local WWII Memorial Park.  Sage put the flowers at the base of the statue.  Somebody else had left flowers and she wanted to put hers right next to them.  We tired to explain the importance of Memorial day to her and I think she got it.  She knew we were putting the flowers there in remembrance of all the soldiers that have given the ulitmate sacrifice.  

First Day vs. Last Day

Look how big our girl has gotten this year!  These pictures are from the first day and last day of school.  Sage looks so big to me!  Love this girl so much!

 

 First day of school - August 2013

Last day of school - May 2014

  First day of school - August 2013

 Last day of school - May 2014

Last Day of School Celebration

Sage was so excited for her last day of school - a little bit more excited than this Momma!   I will miss my few hours break with just Quinn.  But it will be nice to have Sage around all the time again.  She had so much fun at school this year and has changed lots during this year.  Sage's class put on a little program for us on the last day.  They sang us some songs and each student got a certificate.  Then cookies and lemonade were served to end the celebration. 

How did she get so big!

 

 Sage and Allison before their performance.

 Getting ready to sing their first song.

 

Miss Pam, Sage, and Miss Heather - 

we both really liked her teachers.

 

A celebration at Orange Leaf for a great school year!

Sippy Cup

I got out a sippy cup for Quinn to try a few weeks ago and she loved it!   I think she liked it more for the fact that it helped her gums feel better instead of the water that was coming out. 

 Love this little cutie!

I think she was trying to look at Sage across the table. 

Indoor Playground

We went to a new indoor playground and Sage loved it!   It is at a church and it is free to the public.  It was about 30 minutes from our house.  The place was huge!   Sage had so much fun running around and exploring.  I loved how nice it was but didn't like that the kids could basically disappear into the play structure.   I see lots of visits to this playground for us!