Fun at the parade and fair

Sweet girls loving all the parade activity.

We enjoyed the Orange parade and fair on Thursday night with our sweet friends, the Heffners. The girls were beyond excited and they loved every minute of the parade! Then it was off to the fair for games and rides. Many thanks to Hunt and Lorae for helping out with my little ones during all the festivities! I think Sophia could have stayed at the fair all night and she was not too thrilled to leave but it was way past bedtime. The fair ended up being a little too exciting for Henry...he wasn't feeling well and got sick when we got home. Poor little guy. Yesterday Henry made a full recovery and G and P took Sophia back for another round at the fair! She won two prizes and rode eight different rides! I think we are going back for round three tonight...

Blueberries for Sophia

This girl can pick some berries...

Sophia has always loved the book, Blueberries for Sal (thanks, Aunt Annie!), so she jumped at the chance to go blueberry picking the other day. It was a cool morning and the bushes were full of berries. We look forward to heading back for more picking (and eating) very soon!

Popsicles, anyone?

Sweet friends

Everyone enjoying their frozen treats.

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This is what summer is all about...

Sweet summertime!

Run through a sprinkler. Check!

Our summer officially started the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend so the kids and I headed down to Rhoadesville to celebrate! Sophia and Henry splashed around in the baby pool and our girl was able to run through the sprinkler! Henry loved riding in the little car and Sophia was happy to help her brother out by pushing him around the yard a little bit.

As much as we are enjoying a slower pace this summer, we are missing Daddy while he is on his annual trip to Nicaragua with his Spanish students. To keep up with Raph during his travels around Central America you can check out his blog here - wfscasa.blogspot.com

Sophia's first dance recital

With my tiny dancer on our way to dress rehearsal.

Ready to dance!

Practicing "Let's Go Fly A Kite"

Aunt Kate was able to watch Sophia's dress rehearsal! It was the best surprise seeing her come around the corner!

Dancers must refuel! Sophia and I having a pizza picnic at the theater.

On recital day with Grammy and Pop.

With my babies.

My dancing girl.

Almost showtime! Getting on her dancing shoes!

Post dance and ready for her final bow.

Sierra ready for the finale.

Harper ready to take her bow.

Listening to instructions.

Sophia with her very proud Daddy.

With our sweet Arlene. Sophia loves the Barbie she gave her.

So happy that Granny Herndon was there to watch the performance!

Our girl.

Watching Sophia dance in her first recital was such a pleasure! It is so wonderful sharing a love of dance with my daughter. Sophia performed "Let's Go Fly a Kite" and during her exit she blew kisses for about two minutes straight! We are proud of our little performer and hope this will be the first of many dance recitals to come.