Sleepover Take 1, 2, and 3

The girls have been begging to have a sleepover in Delaney's room and, since it's summer, we decided to oblige them.  

Take 1

The first night, Monday,  they crashed pretty easily because neither of them had a good nap that day.  However, at about 2 am they both ended up in our bed because of some thunder.  

Take 2

I told them they could try again Tuesday night, but they never made it to sleep.  They were too giggly and couldn't settle.  Finally, at 9:48 pm, I made Harper go into her room.  

Take 3

Wednesday was their third and final chance. When I brought in Harper's pink blankies and piggy she said, "I don't need them, Mom, I will just snuggle with Delaney."  Cute!  They both fell asleep within about 15 minutes and no bad weather was in the forecast, so I figured it would be smooth sailing for whole night.  Nope.  At 12:20 am, Allan and I were awakened by two crying girls.  Apparently, Harper had a bad dream and was crying, but Delaney was not feeling sympathetic.  In fact, as soon as we walked in her room she demanded, "Get her out of here!  I don't want to hear her!"  Don't mess with Delaney and her sleep!  Lucky Harper got to come sleep in our bed.  This morning, when I asked Delaney about it, she did not remember anything at all.  

No more sleepovers for a while.  We will try again next month.

Monday - settling in for the night

Allan and I thought it was cute how Harper had her fist on Delaney's face and Delaney didn't even notice.

Sleeping kids are too cute!

 Night 3 - before the bad dream

Harper loves to snuggle!

Interview with the Girls

I'm copying this idea from a friend whose blog I follow.  I've been meaning to do it for a while now.

Delaney, Age 5  
Harper, Age 3


What is your favorite color?
D:  green
H: pink


What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
D: a dolphin
H: a dolphin


What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy?
D: play games with my family
H: play George game


What is a food you do not like?
D: french fries, cauliflower, and spaghetti
H: tomatoes


What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy?
D: play games with him outside
H: playing the George game


If you were a Mom, what would you do?
D: I would always swim
H: cook


What is your favorite thing to do with Mama and Papa?
D: play at their house
H: play the cookie game at their house


What is your favorite thing to do in the summertime?
D: swim!!
H: swim


What is your favorite movie:
D: Barbie Fashion Fairy Tale
H: Barbie Get Your Sparkle On


If you had all the money in the world, what would you buy?
D: everything that I wanted to, a lot of coloring stuff
H: everything that I wanted like cream cheese, bagels, and macaroni and cheese


What is your favorite thing to do with your sister?
D: play anything with her
H: be nice


What is something you are scared of?
D: storms
H: thunder


What does your room look like?
D: green with polka dots
H: pink and white polka dots


What do you want to be when you grow up?
D: I wanna be a vet
H: a vet who takes care of animals


If you could drive, where would you go?
D: Red Robin
H: Red Robin and school


What is your favorite food?
D: Red Robin mac and cheese
H: Mac and cheese and bagel with cream cheese


Where is your favorite place to eat?
D: Red Robin (notice a theme here?), and Arby's
H: Red Robin and Wendy's


What is your favorite room in the house?
D: my bedroom
H: my bedroom


What is your favorite toy?
D: Barbies
H: Barbies and George game and I don't know


What is your favor thing to do with Honey and Grandpa Ed?
D: Have sleepovers with them
H: Have a sleepover


What could you do if you were bigger?
D: I could ride my bike everyday and I couldn't tell my Mom and Dad what I was doing because I would be on my own.
H: drive you guys to school

Holiday World 2012

We made our second annual trek with the Rudds to Santa Claus, IN to go to Holiday World.  This year, we had the added bonus of the Jones family!  I was selfish and did not want to carry my big camera through the park and my phone camera isn't working, so all photo credits go to Krista.  Unlike last year, the weather was a scorching 96 degrees with no clouds in the sky!  However, we never really felt it because there was always a breeze created by the rides and, of course, it was a water park!  It was considerably more crowded in the pools than last year, but overall we had a fantastic time.  The kids were really well behaved and obedient with just one little incident with Harper at lunch time.  Every year it gets easier as the kids become older and can ride more rides and be more independent.  We were able to take turns and have the guys watch the kids while the moms rode an adult ride and vice versa.  Unfortunately we learned that we are all getting a little too old for the jerky wooden roller coasters!  Can't wait to do it again next year - put it on the calendar now if you want to join us!

I copied all of the pictures from Krista's Walgreens file, so they are in no particular order and some of them are super tiny.  I'm too lazy to get them all sorted out.

Laney and Claire

The Mommies on Liberty Launch.  I screamed like a little girl!

Allan helps Lucas down the baby waterside.

Crazy kids!

Why didn't someone tell me to suck my gut in?!?

This picture was taken right before Harper stood up in the boat and almost got ejected from the ride!

The Daddies

We planned it just right and left the park around 7:30 pm.  Harper was asleep literally before we were out of the parking lot and Delaney was not far behind, leaving us with a peaceful ride home.  

Pre K Graduation

Tonight was Delaney's Pre K graduation ceremony.  This years theme was The 50's and they asked all of the graduates to dress up in 50's garb.  Honey made Delaney's adorable poodle skirt.  Personally, I was very ready to get the ceremony over with so that I could stop dwelling on the sadness of leaving Pre K and start focusing on the excitement of starting kindergarten!  All of the students worked very hard to learn their songs and motions for the night's program.  Delaney did a great job of keeping all the songs a secret from us until the big night!

This is my favorite

Delaney and Peyton

Delaney and Tyler

Moreah, Peyton, Delaney, and Jude looking all grown up!

They were flashing pictures of the kids on the big screen while waiting for the show to start.

Harper and Lucas devoured a whole bag of goldfish-type penguins before the program.

We were so excited that Boo, Grams, Jon, and Kathy could come!  Uncle Kenny had to work.

Delaney and Hallie

Delaney with Mommy and Daddy

Daddy's girl

The whole Fan Club, including Honey and Grandpa, and Mama and Papa

Delaney was on the top row of the risers.

Tyler on the screen

Harper dancing in the aisles.

Delaney's class song was a medley of "I Feel Good" and "Soul Man"- cute!

Love the shades and the saxophone props!

Her whole class

Delaney and her buddy Nick

Harper kept herself occupied during the reading of the graduate's names by sitting on Mama's lap and playing games on my phone.

Congratulations Delaney!  (with Mrs. Kellie and Ms. Ashley)

The final song was called "God Has a Plan for Us".  I am proud to say that this was the only point in the evening during which I teared up!

Afterwards we all went to Bobby's for some frozen custard (along with half of the school :))

School's Out!

Yay for the last day of school!  Most of the time I love this day, but I have been dreading it all week because it is Delaney's last day ever of preschool.  I was a little bit of a mess dropping her off and picking her up, but kept it together as best I could.  Both of my girls had such a great experience at school this year!

Harper loved her teachers, Mrs. Christal and Mrs. Mary, and had fun with her friends, Lanie, Lana, Bri, Anna and Joey.  She loved going to school every Tuesday and Thursday and was sad when Delaney got to go on Wednesdays without her.  The only thing Harper didn't love about school was nap time - go figure!

Delaney grew so much this year - physically, academically, and spiritually - thanks to the guidance of Mrs. Kellie and Ms. Ashley.  She is so ready for kindergarten!  Her closest friends were Addison, Taylor, Peyton, Moreah, Hallie, and Nick.

Here's a quick look back:

Harper - May 2012

Harper - September 2011 - first day this year

       Delaney - May 2012

Delaney - September 2011 - first day this year

Delaney - September 2008 - first day ever of Kids First - what a baby she was!!

Delaney - September 2008 - second day of Kids First - her backpack was so big for her!

Both girls on the last day this year.

Both girls on the first day this year.

Both girls on the last day - I think Delaney's legs grew 12 inches!!

Both girls on the first day.

After the noon dismissal, a big group of moms and kids went to Drost Park to have a picnic and celebrate.

Taylor, Peyton, and Delaney

Harper and Delaney at the park