Around Here (v. 2012.2)

We Love Homewood Day Parade

Adair has always loved parades and successfully taught Emalyn how much fun they can be at the We Love Homewood Day parade.  I'm convinced Adair's favorite part is gathering the candy, but she also loves the band and the pom poms the cheerleaders carry.  This was Emalyn's first parade and she had so much fun following her big sister and gathering the candy and goodies that were thrown.  Her little pink cast didn't slow her down or deter her in the least.

On our way to watch the parade.

Daddy, Emalyn and Adair-excited for the parade.

Waiting anxiously for the first piece of candy to be thrown.

Painting

This craft session began as a card and picture making session for Nona and Mimi's Mother's Day gifts, but quickly turned into a freestyle session.  Both girls love to paint and it's neat to watch them create.

A Big Girl Day at the Zoo

My mom has been an amazing help during the transition from one daughter to two to three.  She came to keep Myla Grant so that I could spend some quality time with my big girls.  We had a fun day a the zoo, just the three of us.

These drums may be a favorite over the animals!

Riding the carousel is one of Adair's favorite things.  She's never met a carousel she didn't like and loved getting to share the fun with Emalyn.

First carousel ride.  She wasn't really sure about all the movement...around and around, and up and down...but I think she had fun and I was proud of her for trying something new.

Pinterest is such a great source of activities for kids!  I found this zoo scavenger hunt there and Adair had a blast checking off all of the animals that we saw.  I think it brought a newness to the zoo we visit so often.  She loved having the goal to see and check off everything in the pictures.

Cast Bath

Emalyn likes taking a bath now and we are convinced that bathtime is a huge reason she sleeps so well at night, so there was no skipping bathtime just because she had her cast on.  They were quick and sometimes the cast got a little damp from her splashing, but it was worth it to have a clean, happy and rested baby girl.

Ice Cream You Scream

These girls love ice cream and there will be no leaving the "milk" behind at our house!

Mother's Day with Nona

The big girls had so much fun making Mother's Day gifts for Nona and Mimi.  Nona has been such a special help during these last few months.  All of the girls adore her and we appreciate her more than words can say.  She's a great playmate, she enjoys helping with household chores and volunteers to give us rest.  She retired right after Myla Grant was born and we couldn't be more greatful to get to spend so much time with her.  The girls were very excited to give her their picture they were so proud of this Mother's Day.