An Unrighteous Store?

While we were reading the scriptures tonight, P said the words, "idolatry and abominations" and E's eyes raised in alarm, "Dollar Tree?!"

Baby Blankies

M tied two quilts for her new baby boy cousins that were born this month. I think enough time has passed since I mailed them, so I think they've been received and I won't be spoiling anything by sharing them here! As you can guess, one uncle loves dogs, and the other lives near the beach.

She was very enthusiastic about these projects, partly because she loves the blanket that her grandmas made for her, and wanted to pass on some love to these little cousins. Whenever she wraps herself in her "Grandma Blankie," she pretends it's a hug.

Hugs to the newest cousins!!!

Dance Fever

M's school had a luau-themed dance last night. While I apologize for the poor-quality gym lighting, here are some pictures that will make you smile...

Now, That's a Long Time

M just told me she'll love me "Until the emu stretches his wings and flies."

Tea Party

This party happened last month, but I think I might have fixed my picture-orientation glich so I can share them with you now!

E's preschool buddy, Maya, had her fifth birthday party at the Meeker Mansion in Puyallup, where high tea was served. Ooh-la-la, it was very posh! All the girls were given pink hats & gloves with their party invites...



I think this will long be one of my favorite pics of Miss E at this age. It is just SOOOO "her!"



Here's the whole crew...


Here she is w/Maya, after the party. The pose was all their idea. They are two peas in a pod, I tell ya!

Overheard

This morning, the girls woke up early (so annoying, since I have had to wake them up for school all week) and were laying in their beds talking. We overheard this conversation:

"E, as long as you have someone sleeping in your room with you, you're safe from monsters."

"Nuh-uh. Monsters can still get you."

"No, that's why Mom and Dad have us share a room, so we're safe from monsters. And, why do you think that Mom and Dad share a room?!?"

With that logic, E was satisfied, and we had a chuckle (which was good 'cause I was pretty annoyed that they were already awake!)

Meditation

We just came home from taking M to school. E took off her coat and promptly sat down on the floor, criss-cross applesauce, with her elbows on her knees and palms upward. She closed her eyes, too. I said, "What are you doing?"

"Compromising."

"What does compromising have to do with the way you're sitting?"

"It just does."

"Do you mean that you're meditating?"

"Oh, yeah. I could do it alllllllll day."

"Where did you get that idea?"

"I saw it on a show."



Well, I guess she could be imitating worse things that she's seen!