St Patrick's day!

St. Patrick's day is a fun day in our home. We celebrate by making leprechaun traps! They have been doing this for years and continue to try to improve their traps. This year the girls decided not to use a box. They've used boxes forever and the leprechauns always find a way out. They surmised that perhaps the box would warn him of a trap. 

This year they decided on a big picture with pots of gold. The gold was wet paint. They hoped the leprechaun would get stuck. 

Connor had homework to do. I guess he's outgrown the trap making.

The girls left out their trap. 

In the morning the girls were thrilled to find glitter everywhere. 

The leprechaun made a mess for sure!

He seems to have left his hat behind!

And he left some goodies for the kids! 

The leprechaun also turned water on the house green, and the kids wore green accessories to school. All in all a good day. :)

Super Siobhan!

Siobhan went to a super hero party today with her fellow Girl Scout. She had a blast.  So many fun activities. 

First, of course, she needed her superhero costume (which she decorated herself). She also picked a super power (flying) and a superhero name (bluebird). 

Next there was practice in web throwing. 

Snack eating of course. 

They had a search for their cube of power. 

Cupcakes were eaten. :)

Photo booth pictures were taken. :)

A great super hero birthday for a great girl. Happy birthday!! 

A week with Connor....

“There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?” 
― Erin Hanson

On Wednesday you worked from 8:00 until 9:00 pm to finalize your first solo of the year. It wasn't done In your mind, it was rushed and last minute and... And... And...

On Thursday you were filled FILLED with fear, self doubt, and fear.  You cried and almost broke... considered giving up. 

On Friday you decided you could do it, thanks to a quote you heard in school.  

"You must do the things that you think you cannot do" -Eleanor Roosevelt 

On Saturday you did it. You. Did. It. 

You're amazing. Don't ever doubt yourself. 

I love you so much and cannot describe how proud I am of you. Amazing things are in store for you. Just go with it. 

In search of adventure

Al and Connor were off at the dance competition today so the girls and I were off in search of adventure. We found ourselves at the American girl store for lunch.

First step: buckle in the dolls for safety!

They were a little excited to be there. :)

With lunch came tiny cups for the dolls.....

and the girls. 

Kisses for her special doll....

 

Kisses..... or face licking!

 

Dessert was amazing!! (And huge!)

We did a little browsing after out meal. The girls were very excited about the spa set! 

We had such a great day! I love hanging out with these special girls! 

2015 science fair

Siobhan had her science fair tonight. Although we certainly threw it together at the last minute siobhan did a great job! She used her Goldie blox sets to present about simple machines. She demostrated how a wheel and axle can be used to help pull heavy things. I was so impressed with her and how well she did talking to both the judges as well as  other students who came by to check out her presentation. She was strong and brave and did a wonderful job. 

Siobhan talking to the judge. 

Showing off her participation ribbon. 

A proud family shot. 

Siobhan and her awesome godmother who came to see her. 

Siobhan explaining her project to a peer who visited the table. 

Proud parents.