The Zoo

A few pictures of the zoo. We went during spring break.  It was a perfect day, sunny and so warm for an Edmontonian spring day. I made the older girls little "Zoo Journals" out of paper and cardboard covered in pretty paper and attached a pen on a string. They were really into it for a little while and it kept the older two busy and not too bored.

 A teeny tiny frog.

 

Writing information about frogs.

A group picture, the only one that turned out semi-ok.



Love, love, love!

Happy Birthday Vienna!

So Vienna had her birthday more than a month ago, but better late than never. So without further ado here is her Tiana themed bithday.

I should say "very loosly based on" instead. I pretty much just used green as the theme.

Her usual picture taking face. Ha ha. Trying to show four fingers.

Yes there are only three candles, the middle one has a 4 on it.

I forgot to take a picture of them but in the background you can see the little party favors we made.
(I may add a picture of the guests but I haven't asked permission yet.)

Vienna
Some things about you right now:

Favorite Color: pink or green
Favorite Food: pepperoni pizza
You think you can keep up with your sisters and get so frustrated when fall behind.
You talk non-stop at home but are quiet as a mouse at school.
You love preschool and always ask if it is school day.
Sometimes you go upstairs in the afternoon for some self imposed quiet time while Naomi is sleeping.
You refuse to pray outloud, I just don't know why.
Best Friend: Annie at church and Elodie at school
Favorite thing to do: play on the iPad

Love you to pieces Sweet Pea!

Silver

Just a few pics of stuff from my silversmithing class. I love it so much I signed up for another session.

A bracelet for Jeff.

That is a cursive "J" in case you were wondering. (I didn't make the chain)

My very first project was a simple ring, but I think it is my favorite piece I have made so far.

I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring since I was pregnant with the girls 8 years ago, I know I should have just gotten it sized but I was convinced I would lose weight, anyway, I just made myself a new one. It is not nearly as fancy but it matches Jeff's perfectly.

I have made a bunch of other stuff but just haven't gotten around to taking pictures.


Have a great day!

Where did that come from???!!!!

The other day Vienna came up to me and said,

"You want a piece o' me, Mama?!"



I seriously wish I could somehow portray her inflection and demenor, so hilarious! I could not stop laughing, I kept trying to get her to say it again. I don't know where she got it from though.

Loooooooong Hair

The girls (Chloe and Eve) finally convinced me to straighten their hair.





This is a huge deal for me.  Not only because it takes a long time but because I have very strong feelings about natural hair. 

When they were much younger I didn't really know anything about taking care of hair like theirs and made quite a few mistakes. I started researching on line how to take care of mixed- ethnicity hair and the more I read the more I realised " I don't want my girls to be ashamed of or hate their hair!". There are such mixed feelings and controversy out there in the world and a lot of people think that "good hair" is straight hair. And I vehemently oppose that school of thought.

I feel like I have fought a hard fight and possibly a loosing battle with the world in defense of my beautiful girls and their beautiful hair.  I want them to love themselves no matter what they look like or dress like. And I want them to be loved for their gentle hearts and kind spirits, not what they look like or if they have the right hair.

If I could instill in them anything it would be to love their Father in Heaven, love others, and love themselves.  And so if they want straight hair "just once" I will give it to them, because I love them that much.

Just trying something new...

I have been trying to figure our how to post from my iPad so here goes trial number one.




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Bubbly Fun

Something we did over the Christmas holidays to pass the time. I made some bubble solution but it wasn't working very well, but the girls figured out how to make it work. They had so much fun, and made a big mess. Worth every giggling, squealing minute though.

Please excuse the mess.... (actually, why am I always excusing myself, this is my blog right?)