Let's Play Music

Sophie participated in a music program called Let's Play Music this past year.  It's a three year program where the kids are taught how to read and hear music and by the end of the third year they are playing the piano.  I loved it and thought Sophie learned a lot this past year.  Here are some pictures from her year end recital.

Sophie's teacher Miss Annika is amazing and Sophie loves her!

Sophie playing in the recital. 

She played "Bill Grogan's Goat" on the autoharp and "I am Learning How to Skip" on the tone bells.  She did such an amazing job!  She is excited to start playing on the piano in the fall.

Catching Up

Here are some random pictures that highlight the past few months...

Cuddling on the couch

In January, Sophie received the Principal's Pride Award at school.

Lily and Tyler being silly

Lily and Zoe hanging out on Zoe's bed

Passing time coloring on butcher paper.

Lily's hang out spot for a couple of months.  Zoe was never too happy about it.

Getting the most out of a visit from Grandma Cheryl, got to get those cuddles in before she goes home!

Getting some energy out of our systems with the bouncy house from Aunt Natalie.

"Success!!!  I can finally climb onto Sophie's bed and get at all her treasures!"

"Now no place is safe, all is within my reach!"

As you can see we had a fun couple of months. Let's just say I have been ALOT busier since Lily learned to climb.  And believe me when I say she can get to pretty much everything now!

Zoe's 4th Birthday

Zoe turned 4 this past March.  I can't believe how fast time has flown with this little bug.  She is truly a joy and is my little sunshine!  She has a smile that is contagious and big puppy dog eyes that will melt your heart.  I just can't get mad at this girl, at least not for very long.

Here are some pictures from Zoe's birthday that pretty much sums up her personality:

This girl loves to color and play on her own. Some days she will slip into her room and play without any one even knowing.

This girl LOVES dresses and skirts.  If she doesn't have any clean it results in tears and me finally digging one out of the dirty clothes.

Zoe also hate anything scary.  So as you can imagine our movie viewing options are very limited.  As you can see from the picture, Veggie Tales are about all we watch lately.  That or tears ensue and she will retreat to the other room during the non Veggie Tale movie.

Zoe LOVES chocolate and grandpa Danny knows it and uses it to his advantage.  A king size chocolate bar for her birthday, an occasional one left on the front door, pockets being stuffed full when we visit...

For those of you not familiar with Veggie Tales, this is Junior Asparagus.  Her favorite Veggie Tale movie is Lyle the Kindly Viking.

Stickers...all over. On her arms, legs, clothing, me, and her sisters.  She just can't get enough of them.

Happy Birthday Zoebugs!  We love you!