Our Tiny Dancers

 

Sisters. Best friends. Duo partners. 
So proud of these two! xo

Snack Violation

"Evidently I'm in violation of having a snack and not offering my sister one!"-Grace

This was the statement that Grace greeted me with when I came into the kitchen before leaving for bootcamp this afternoon. Something about the look on her face (seen here) and what she said just totally cracked me up. This post would be even funnier had I thought to snap of quick picture of Sheriff Emma, complete with officer's badge and notepad in hand, having clearly just written her sister's snack violation! xo

In The Apple Orchard

Since it was finally on the cooler/more autumnal side Tuesday morning we decided to eat a quick breakfast and head to George Hill Orchards to do some apple picking. We had been waiting for the weather to be more seasonal so that we could go (as it just doesn't feel right to us to pick apples in anything other than cozy clothes). We arrived  and other than one small preschool group we basically had the place to ourselves! It was divine! We made our way over to the Cortland section and in no time at all the girls had filled their bags. With filled bags of apples and a bag of cider donuts we made our way back home, with plans to return some time next week to pick some more apples for the express purpose of canning applesauce! Happy autumn, friends! xo

Thank You, Gramma Terri and Grandpa Gene!

This past Christmas my parents gave us a lovely set of luggage for our cruise later this year, and they gave each girl a gift card.  One was a Disney gift card (to use while we are away) and the other was a gift card to Michaels (that they could use now). Along with the gift card they were given they were also given one instruction- they'd need to share them. 

Grace and Emma absolutely love gift cards! They love having their own card and getting to choose what they'd like to use it for. We are always impressed at how they take their time deciding what to use their gift card for rather than rushing out to spend it. Often times, it takes them close to a year to decide what to spend their gift card on. However, when it comes to the Michaels card this year it only took sixteen days for them to decide what they'd spend it on! 

On Monday, after Emma and I dropped Grace off at dance class we decided that we'd go to Michaels to pass some time. We walked in and were instantly in awe of what we saw- a whole new fairy house section! Emma and I spent a good amount of time "oohing and aahhing" over each thing we saw, and it didn't take long before she said: "We have to bring Grace back here! We should use the gift card Gramma and Grandpa gave us for these things!"

And so, on Tuesday, we went back. Grace's reaction was just like ours (as we knew it would be). She was absolutely enchanted by each thing she saw!

They spent about thirty minutes taking it all in and choosing what they would spend their portion of the gift card on. Some things were chosen and decided against. Other things were chosen and kept. Emma ended up choosing a red table and chair and a little set of white dishes. "These will be perfect for my mouse and the house I just made her, mama!"

Grace chose a fairy house, a lamppost (that lights up) and a deer. 

And even better: I had a 50% off  email coupon to use too! 

Inside view of the aforementioned house for Emma's mouse. 

The mouse was given to her by Grandma Joan and Grandpa Ron this past Christmas.

There really couldn't have been anything more perfect for them to choose to spend this gift card on! It's as if my mom knew that this line would be there, waiting, for her fairy and fairy house loving granddaughters! Thanks, mom and dad! It was an absolutely perfect choice of gift for them!

And, it goes without saying, that a few more of these items will be appearing in their Easter baskets this spring! xo

{This Moment} Playing Chess

{This Moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo (or two) -no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same leave a link to your moment in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely weekend! xo

Happiness Is...

a new year of dance classes! xo

Wordless Wednesday::Sisters

{This Moment} Hand In Hand

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{This Moment} Quiet Time

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Star Sisters

"I drew Emma and me as star sisters!" -Grace

Wordless Wednesday

Saturday Afternoon

In which Queen Elsa and Princess Anna stop by Target for a few things. xo

Sunday Morning

In which Queen Elsa and Princess Anna head to church this morning. xo

{This Moment} Sisters

{This Moment} - A Soule Mama Friday ritual. A single  photo - no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely first weekend of November! xo

{This Moment} In The Orchard

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{This Moment} Balloons

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{This Moment} Through The Garden Gate

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Royal Scepters

A couple of dowels and some sparkly pipe cleaners and just like that our own Queen Elsa and Princess Anna created their very own royal scepters! Well done, girls!  xo

{This Moment} To The Library

{This Moment} - A Soule Mama Friday ritual. A single photo- no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely weekend! xo

{This Moment} On The Porch

{This Moment} - A Soule Mama Friday ritual. A single photo- no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a relaxing weekend! xo