Three Months of Pictures

My how time flies! We've had a busy, fun-filled first quarter. Both kids are growing so fast - physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Here are pictures to highlight January, February, and March. I tried to put the descriptions next to the corresponding picture, but it doesn't look like Blogspot is going to display it that way. Perhaps the expert will come fix it, but until then, this will have to do. Sorry.

We've gone bowling.

Rachel has started a dance class.

Daniel has had many field trips with school. This one is to the Colorado Livestock Show.

We've had a few snow days. Daniel loves to shovel.

Rachel turned 4. She had a Princess Castle Cake (which Anida had fun making) and a gymnastics party. She is flying high!

We've gone to a hockey game, roller derby bouts, and a parade. This is Daniel looking very handsome at the hockey game.

I'm not sure which part of the parade Daniel loved more: seeing the Storm Troopers and TIE Fighters or Anida skating with the Denver Roller Dolls. Our dear friends that moved to Seattle came for a visit and we met them at the local amusement center for some bumper cars, laser tag, and scrambler action. Rachel loved the scrambler. Anida got scrambled one too many times and was glad some taller girls volunteered to ride along with Rachel instead. Daniel preferred the laser tag and bumper cars.

Rachel does NOT like to get her hair done.

Farmor and Grandpa came for a visit. They took on three days of duty so that Eric and Anida could take a mini-vacation to celebrate their 10 year anniversary (which was nearly 9 months ago). Everyone did great.

Rachel loves her scooter and Daniel loves his bike. We spend a lot of afternoons in the cul de sac doing tricks.

Rachel had her first Beary Special Day at preschool. She did a great job being the center of attention.

Daniel looking tough and showing off his new hair-do. He had two birthday parties to go to on this day. The second of which was a pool party. He almost didn't swim out of fear of messing up his hair. But ultimatley, fun won.

That sums it up. Both kids are just doing great.

Daniel is enjoying school but not so much the homework. He is excelling in both reading and math, getting the highest possible marks on both. He likes to draw and color pictures, ride his bike, pretend play with Rachel, hang out with his friends, read and play the KINECT.

Rachel is doing great in preschool. She can clearly write her name, count to 100 with just a little help, and put the alphabet in order. She is very impressive on her scooter - our stroller days are gone. She likes to dance, swim, do puzzles and worksheets, be read to, and pretend play with anyone who is willing.

We hope all is well with all our blog followers.

Love, EADR