Dance Recitals

This was the week of recitals. MiniM.E. had her recital with the DanceLab on Saturday. It was a huge production with a costumes, make up, a dress rehearsal and enough acts to have two separate events. With all our littles running around and the timing of the recital, we were fortunate that Gram was able to come and help by taking her to the dress rehearsal and to the recital early.

We had to sit way far back in the auditorium, so no photos of the dance, but hopefully we will be getting a video soon!

LittleL.G.'s recital at the Malta Community Center, where both girls started dancing, was much more low key and photo-friendly. Since both girls have wanted us to sit in the front row, we always get there at least an hour early to stand in line for seats, which gave us plenty of time to play outside while Gram helped again by holding our place in line.

LittleL.G. was so cute with her best dance friend.

Baby4 wasn't sure what to make of it all, but SlimJim was thrilled to sit with the big kids up front.

 She was adorable, as always.

Both girls have decided to dance again in the fall. LittleL.G. will try the DanceLab too!

Out and About

Playground play date:

Healthy Living play date:

A walk downtown and the lion:

Baby4

Mr. SlimJim

Our First Lake Day of the Summer

We've been up to Moreau Lake to hunt salamanders in the late spring every year since we moved up this direction. The kids love wading in the freezing water and collecting lots of the slimy lizards. This year, we were a bit late on our first trip of the year up to the lake, and the lifeguards were already working and the beach was already mucked out and roped off, so there weren't any salamanders to be seen. There weren't any beach-goers to be seen either, as it was probably 65, cloudy and breezy when we arrived. 

Yet despite the weather, the kids all went swimming anyway!

And before the day was out, we even found one lonely salamander!

Back In Business!

It's heartbreaking to see one of the kids under the weather, so I was thrilled to see that LittleL.G. was feeling well enough to hit up the playground (and unexpectedly the sprinklers) while MiniM.E. was at Tae Kwon Do tonight. 

SlimJim wasn't quite so brave in the water, but he loved the zipline!

Almost Summer!

We've been enjoying the almost summery weather! Taking walks downtown after music:

Playing at the playground:

Not letting the rain get the best of a powerwheels ride:

Making s'mores at a cookout:

And going to a Memorial Day Parade:

Sadly, LittleL.G. ended up with another stomach bug after the weekend, but at least this time it was short lived and she's on the mend!