Winter Sculpture

Last week, we put together a Snow-Duck. After shaping it, we decided it needed a bill, then wings, and finally a tail and four (yes, 4) webbed feet. Finally we added a little color. We used icicles for the eyes but they don't show up well on the photo.

Our sculpture is now buried under this weekend's snow storm. Perhaps it is good that our duck is hibernating.

Just Couldn't Help It

This photo is one of my favorites. To me, it highlights the differences between my two girls, and yet how they both are.
Alaura loves babys, dolls, and playing. Sofia loves animals and nurturing. Alaura knows what she wants and demands it. Sofia has an incredible imagination and can bring everyone along in a story.

And yet they both love being around friends and love spending time with people and are a joy.

Mickey Mouse

I drew this picture of Mickey Mouse.

I used a cup and plate to make the circles and added the face, arms, legs, and a hat.

After drawing it, I wanted to share it with everyone, particularly her grandma and gramps so here it is.

Templeton & Charlotte

S loves her new pets. Above is S with Charlotte. Below is all of us girls with Templeton. And for the record, the house is now even... 3 girls and 3 boys.

Merry Christmas Everyone

We all hope everyone enjoyed a very wonderful day.

Not Even a Mouse (but maybe a rat?)

The big Christmas gift this year is going to be a pet. Yes, no kidding, I agreed to get a pet.

I'm surprised by how excited I am about it. I found a breeder online and had to apply to adopt a pair of them, and was quite taken aback by how thrilled I was when I was approved for the adoption.

We just picked up the cage and some bedding. We ordered food from the breeder (for consistency). I think we're ready.

This morning, we added Timeless Romance and Carry That Weight to our family.

Yes, they are rats.

The first thing I will be working on is teaching them to come to their names and training them to use a litter box. We'll see how good I am at it.

Love Ya

I love my sister. I like to have what she has and do what she does. Most of the time, she likes me imitating her.
I love my cousin. I watch very closely as he flips himself over the side of the jungle gym or tries to climb up the steep slide. Someday I'll be tall enough to do the same.

I love babies, both real and pretend. I love waving 'hi' and giving them wet kisses. I recently started wrapping baby dolls in blankets and rocking them (just like my sister).

I love strangers. I am very attentive to everything happening around me. When caught staring, I give a sheepish smile and hide a little. But I love the attention and cooing I generally get.

It is good to be such a happy kid