Growing up to fast.

I try to teach my kids Independence and allow them to so things that are a bit of a stretch for kids their age. I like them to pour their own drinks (if the pitcher isn't to full) I let them make their own snacks. I have them make their own beds (and I don't go in and fix them when they are done.) Today Allie asked if she could have a carrot. I told her that she could help herself. Now mind you that I'm not really a big fan of the baby carrots. If I have my choice I will always choose the regular ones. Well after she asked me, while I was putting Ethan down for a nap, this is what I found.

Okay, again ignore the stuff on the counter, I'm still finding a home for everything, but look at how big she is. Not one carrot skin was left on the counter, and no fingers were injured. Some times I look at her and wonder where the time has gone. She is almost 4 and growing up to be so big. Time sure does fly!

Dancing Allie

Allie takes dance at a great studio run by one of my friends. This past weekend was their dance recital so I snapped a few pictures of Allie before we left for the recital.

Um, don't mind the box of pictures in the back ground. We moved everything out of the Draper house Saturday because the buys are closing this week and I didn't have time to put it all away before the recital.

Some days I look at her and just can't get over how darling she is. I just love this picture of her.

It was a great recital. She did a great job too!

Animal report and end of year program

Okay, it has been awhile, but we have been having a blast the past few weeks. First of all, Sheldon did his very first report for school. He chose to do it on giraffes. We had a chance to go up and watch his report and he did a really great job.

Sheldon being crazy!

On Tuesday Allie had her year end program. It was darling! I love New Castle School and will be sad next year when she doesn't go there anymore. They sang a ton of songs and had props and musical instruments. It was awesome!

Here she is waving at the camera!


Isn't she cute?

I just love how excited she was for this day!

All and all we have been pretty busy. Next on our list is the Princess Festival with Nana, then a dance recital, Sheldon has his school field trip to the Zoo and his year end program. So watch for some great posts. Plus I will be posting pictures of the wonderful things that are happening in the garden!