Today Mia had a little recital today as a wrap up for her semester. Corey was off from work so we all went. Mia did awesome. They did a little dance then demonstrated different games they play to learn different ballet movements and positions.
Here is Mia jumping over the "pond with an alligator in it".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5sVJi5UePs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mia doing her routine
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Annie - 19 months
Little Annie is growing up so fast. She picks up so much from big sissy it's amazing!! She is just such a pleasure to be with. I seriously tell her everyday how lucky I am to get to spend the entire day with her.
She is saying lots of words. She said "meeeeee ahhh" for the first time yesterday. We went to pick Mia up from school and Annie pointed to the building saying Mia's name. So cute! She is saying mama, dada, cheese, teeth, bosck (bosco), bye, more, please, yea. There is more I'm forgetting. Loves doing woof woof for dogs and ho ho ho for Santa. When something funny happens or falls she does "awwww!" that is super cute!
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She is saying lots of words. She said "meeeeee ahhh" for the first time yesterday. We went to pick Mia up from school and Annie pointed to the building saying Mia's name. So cute! She is saying mama, dada, cheese, teeth, bosck (bosco), bye, more, please, yea. There is more I'm forgetting. Loves doing woof woof for dogs and ho ho ho for Santa. When something funny happens or falls she does "awwww!" that is super cute!
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Santa and Walnut Room
Last Tuesday Grandma, Mia, Annie and I went to visit Santa at Macy's on State Street. Mia was so brave, went right up and sat on Santa's lap. Annie opted to wait next to me but afterwards went up next to Mia to see Santa. Mia told Santa she wants "barbies and books that I don't have". Afterwards we had lunch in the famous Walnut Room. The girls each were visited by the princess fairies too and made wishes and were sprinkled with Fairy Dust! Since it was nice out we walked over to Daley Plaza to see the Christkindle Market and the nativity scene and Christmas tree. It was a fun afternoon and a fun tradition. We went so early in the season because last year it was insanely crowded. We took the girls before school let out! It makes me sad that Marshall Field's is now Macy's but the Walnut Room hasn't changed and it's a great tradition that the girls will enjoy each Christmas.
fun weekend
We had a really Christmasy weekend. Friday night was our town's tree lighting. We went and took the trolley rides around town. At the Dance Studio in town they had ballerinas dancing in the window and Mia loved it! The weather was perfect and we enjoyed seeing all the Christmas lights in town.
Saturday we got up early and took a hike in Izzac Walton - Dad walked with the girls and I took a nice trail run. Then the girls and I went to Mia's friend's Sophie's birthday party. Then we went to another tree lighting and our traditional Christmas kickoff dinner at the Flossmoor Brewery.
Sunday we officially became members of our church. It was nice to be welcomed by everyone and the girls did great when we had to get in front of the congregation! It was nice.
Mia has been so into the Nativity story (and playing with her Nativity playset) that on Sunday night we walked to a local church that does a live Nativity scene each year - they had real camels, sheep, a horse to carry Mary and told the story of Christmas. We waited in line for awhile but afterwards they had treats and crafts. It was so much fun and a lot of families we know in town where there. The girls had three late nights in a row but it was worth it.
Mia and her friend Jonah at Iron Oaks this week, we had a playdate there
Dad and the girls walking the trails at Izaac Walton
Mia watching the ballerinas
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Saturday we got up early and took a hike in Izzac Walton - Dad walked with the girls and I took a nice trail run. Then the girls and I went to Mia's friend's Sophie's birthday party. Then we went to another tree lighting and our traditional Christmas kickoff dinner at the Flossmoor Brewery.
Sunday we officially became members of our church. It was nice to be welcomed by everyone and the girls did great when we had to get in front of the congregation! It was nice.
Mia has been so into the Nativity story (and playing with her Nativity playset) that on Sunday night we walked to a local church that does a live Nativity scene each year - they had real camels, sheep, a horse to carry Mary and told the story of Christmas. We waited in line for awhile but afterwards they had treats and crafts. It was so much fun and a lot of families we know in town where there. The girls had three late nights in a row but it was worth it.
Dad and the girls walking the trails at Izaac Walton
Mia watching the ballerinas
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! The girls and I went to Grandma's on Thursday to celebrate with my side of the family. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed seeing their great aunts, uncles, Grandma and Papo. We took a walk on the riverfront afterwards and feed the ducks. Mia made chocolate covered pretzels with cranberries on top that were a hit!
Friday we took the girls to Green Garden farms to chop down our Christmas tree. We took the hayride out to the fields then found our perfect tree. Dad chopped it down then the girls had fun pulling the tree in the cart! We went to the warming house for hot cocoa and cookies then visited the ponies and ducks. We brought the beagles with and they enjoyed walking around too - it was their first ride in our van! It was so nice to have the extra room for them to come with.
Saturday we got up early and went to the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K. Beverly is a neighborhood in Chicago very rich in the Irish culture, really cute older home and HILLY streets! It was a perfect day for running. They had bounce houses and a nice playground so the girls really enjoyed that. Dad pushed the double stroller again and I ran alone. I ran my fastest 5k so far - 25:47. Still not the fastest but considering my first race this year was 31:10, much improved!! The course was really great, lots of downhills and lots of up but overall a nice run. Later we made our big pork and cranberry, mashed potato, broccoli and stuffing dinner and dad's pumpkin pie for dessert. We also made cookies (in honor of my dad) and after Annie was asleep decorated our tree (we started to in the afternoon but after Annie started to take off most ornaments, decided to finish after she was in bed) and watched our traditional Charlie Brown Christmas. Mia stayed up and had hot cocoa too.
Mia putting the first ornament on the tree - her new ornament of the year. Annie's new ornament is a green duck :)
Mia and dad set up the Nativity set today. Mia LOVES it and seriously played with it all day long! She went up in front at church today and helped put real hay in the manger for the first week of Advent.
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Friday we took the girls to Green Garden farms to chop down our Christmas tree. We took the hayride out to the fields then found our perfect tree. Dad chopped it down then the girls had fun pulling the tree in the cart! We went to the warming house for hot cocoa and cookies then visited the ponies and ducks. We brought the beagles with and they enjoyed walking around too - it was their first ride in our van! It was so nice to have the extra room for them to come with.
Saturday we got up early and went to the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K. Beverly is a neighborhood in Chicago very rich in the Irish culture, really cute older home and HILLY streets! It was a perfect day for running. They had bounce houses and a nice playground so the girls really enjoyed that. Dad pushed the double stroller again and I ran alone. I ran my fastest 5k so far - 25:47. Still not the fastest but considering my first race this year was 31:10, much improved!! The course was really great, lots of downhills and lots of up but overall a nice run. Later we made our big pork and cranberry, mashed potato, broccoli and stuffing dinner and dad's pumpkin pie for dessert. We also made cookies (in honor of my dad) and after Annie was asleep decorated our tree (we started to in the afternoon but after Annie started to take off most ornaments, decided to finish after she was in bed) and watched our traditional Charlie Brown Christmas. Mia stayed up and had hot cocoa too.
Mia putting the first ornament on the tree - her new ornament of the year. Annie's new ornament is a green duck :)
Mia and dad set up the Nativity set today. Mia LOVES it and seriously played with it all day long! She went up in front at church today and helped put real hay in the manger for the first week of Advent.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Mia's report card
Mia received a great progress report from her teachers today. I meet with them this morning for her first conference. Dad and I are very proud of her!
Some highlights from her report:
*friends with everyone. Very caring. Jonah and Jacob one day were fighting over to sit next to her at snack, so she took her chair and moved in between them.
*focused and detailed, has a purpose in her play and a plan.
*strong fine motor skills
*plays in all centers, will play with the cars, sensory stations, etc but does favor dramatic/imaginary play
*very confident, not afraid of adults, is the first to seek help for her hurt friends
Mia also has started to blend short vowel words (at home with mom and dad). She is really doing great and slowing moving from pre-reading into initial reading. She is recognizing sight words too. She has an amazing memory and recalls stories in sequential order.
Mia is doing good in ballet too. I really like the studio she is at as she is learning classic ballet and a lot of movements.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Symphony
We did our annual trip to the children's show at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this Saturday with Grandma. The story this year was "The Ugly Duckling". It was great! The girls loved it. First there where small groups that taught the girls songs and movements. Then we went to the concert. It was very well done and really held the kids attention. Then grandma took us out for lunch. It was a great afternoon and other reason we love living in a great city.
Mia petting the ugly duckling
At lunch
During the small group
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