Happy Five Years!

Mommy and Daddy just celebrated our fifth anniversary this past weekend! To honor that special day, we took Liora and Kaya back to where it all happened, the Inn at Brookevile Farms in Olney, Maryland. We actually went a week early on Father's Day and had a yummy brunch. But before that, we asked the girls to reenact some of our wedding day poses!

Yep, we actually got married right on this spot. Liora has been asking a lot of questions about getting married lately, including "What did you say to Daddy?" and "What does it mean to say vows?" So we have been answering those questions, but we also thought it would be helpful to show her where we got married. Here, the girls said their vows to each other to always take care of each other and work together. :)

Then, we had a nice breakfast, sitting outside.

Pretty good photography on behalf of Liora. Just a little head cutting off.

It was very nice to sit and enjoy then setting. It was much more calming than the last time I was here! By the end of the brunch, the girls were holding hands and walking all around the patio.

Then it was back outside to pose by the flowers.

Kaya took this picture.

And this one!

It was so nice to celebrate our anniversary as a whole family. We hadn't been there since the wedding, and so it was really special to see the place again. It's been a crazy, wonderful five years!

Grasheims Gymnastics

Last fall, Liora started gymnastics at Dynamite. She quickly moved up from her play group to a pre-team track. Kaya also started parent-assisted gymnastics last winter. Then, Daddy started his own gymnastics! So, here's a rundown of how the kids are doing.

Kaya's favorite apparatus is trampoline. Isn't this the cutest jumping you've ever seen?

A couple of weeks ago, Liora had her first showcase! Here she is with her favorite coach, Kayla.

And Kaya with her coach, Ashley.

Here is Liora's routine from the showcase:

 Liora and her bestie got participating trophies, and then had to do some posing with them.

Here is Liora demonstrating her prowess on her favorite apparatus, the beam, a couple of weeks later, with her new coach, Patrick.

Updating - Some spring highlights

While I'm working on the blog, it's a good time to update on some highlights before we started posting again. (More of this to come!)

We had a nice bagel brunch with Saba:

Our girls became even closer friends:

Bath time is a very loving time.

Sliding partners.

A different night, this time hugs.

We visited the zoo, and got some cool panda hats:

(there are some tigers in the background)

This happened: Kaya ate a cupcake without hands or fork. (Gotta love google+ for the gifs it creates from your photos).

Graduation

Liora has one more year of preschool. But last Friday (May 30), the older kids in her class were graduating to kindergarden. The school includes everyone in that celebration. I can't say I exactly agree with that approach, but at least Liora had a rehearsal for next year and had an extra special part to play!

Liora welcomes everyone to graduation.

During the show.

So cute!

Running up to get her "certificate." Other kids got a diploma.

The kids performed many songs for us. This was my personal favorite, mostly due to the dance moves.

Taking a bow after the performances.

A bit blurry in her graduation hat.

Posing under one of her baby photos.