Just because. . .

Because sometimes I just want to blog, and not FB. Because sometimes I don't want to open a program to edit photos. Because sometimes I just love to see how much Gracyn has grown. Because she's turning 5 soon. Because I'm so far behind on blogging. Because I love her! And because. . .my goodness, she is so beautiful and posting here is far better than storing a jpg on my computer waiting for the perfect post.

 

 

 

 

Little Sister Steals Tutu (5.12.11)

So there are benefits of having two girls. Plain and simply, you get double the use out of everything you buy. But, more importantly, as a girly mama who still has her own tutus, the greatest benefit of two girls is that it took the baby no time at all to actually put a tutu on. . .Gracyn took two years. Addi. . .two seconds. In fact she stole it from her sister before and after the "show". . .

 

 

 

 

She also steals lens caps. . .

 

She steals my heart with her silliness. . .

 

She steals everyone's shoes - including Daddy's. . .

 

And last but not least, she steals a kiss. . .from herself!

 

What's wrong Addi??

 

Stinky shoes. I think she's headed for my heels now!

 

My Ballerina (5.12.11)

Gracyn has been taken dance at school and she loves it!! I was so bummed to learn that we'd be missing their year-end demonstration, but luckily her teacher allowed her to wear her costume and we all got to watch her do her stuff!

While this isn't a dance studio and it lacks the full blown recitals I yearn to watch, she is gaining a lot from it. Coordination, confidence, and she's all about tutus. . .FINALLY.

 

 

 

 

Addi's Tale of the Hunt

This morning while we were getting ready for church, Mommy spent an awful long time doing Jie Jie's hair. Wish I could have had mine curled. I guess it's because Jie Jie was singing at church. Isn't she cute?

 

Mommy told Buh-Buh get up on stage and test the mic. We have one of these at home. I've been waiting for my turn, but the big kids never want to share.

 

And now I understand why all week long mom's been singing Open the Eyes of My Heart with us. And here's my Buh-Buh's line from Jesus You Are. . .He spoke so clearly - "You willingly gave your life. . ."

 

After we had lunch, we had to hurry outside. Here's my big brother and sister waiting to go on the Hunt! Still not sure what this is all about.

 

I got to go first because I'm the smallest. . .Still not sure why.

 

Here's my sister. Not sure if she's getting ready to hike this thing or what. Not too "GRACE-ful" GRACyn!

 

My brother is on a mission. I think Mommy had a hard time trying to find all of us running around!

 

My brother means business!

 

Thank you Daddy! I needed some help and the lady I call Mommy is chasing me with a camera.

 

Like this??? Pick it up and put it in, right?

 

Whoa - needed to wear a hat today, my hair is going to blow away! Can't lose any of that. . .I barely have enough to keep my head warm.

 

I think I'm getting the hang of this. . .

 

This is kinda fun!

 

Man, I missed out last year!

 

Um, excuse me. . .that's MY basket you two are fighting over.

 

Thanks Jie Jie! Put it in here. . .I promise I'll share.

 

Hmmmm. . .wonder what's inside these things???

 

If I show you, can I keep it?

 

Hey guys, how much candy did we get?

 

Daddy, you better help. . .there's a lot here!

 

Jie Jie looks for the candy!

 

Buh-Buh looks for the money!

 

And, Buh-Buh likes to keep track of the loot.

 

So, let me see if I've this down. . .You put these things in the basket.

 

And then you pour them all out and crack them open?

 

Very interesting game here. . .

 

By golly, I think I've got it. It's all about the EGGS! So, that's why it's called an Easter EGG Hunt. Still not sure how that's tied to Jesus, but I'll just accept it for what it is.

 

Hopefully next year I'll be able to get my hair curled like Jie Jie's and get up on stage and sing. And that's my story of the Hunt.

Signing Off,
Addi
(Second Easter, First hunt, Some hair, Not enough to curl.)