Sisters Together 2015

And here is a more up-to-date sisters post, starting from now and going back to January 2015

Waiting out the rain in the car (from Monday).

From Liora's class trip to the Air & Space museum on 5/30.

Dancing together at the farmer's market (5/17). 

Playing in the street mud. Ew.

More farmer's market! (5/3)

Waiting for a ride on opening day of the carousel at Glen Echo. (5/2)

Magician time at Glen Echo.

Bedtime cuddles. (4/12)

Superheroes - Supergirl and Butterfly girl! (4/13)

Princess dress-up and hair color fun. (2/28)

Sledding adventures (2/17)

More snowy day dress up! (2/14)

Playground antics. (2/8)

Watching TV. (2/6)

Did I mention that we do a lot of dressing up at our house? (1/31)

Pulling sister in the snow (1/6)

So love theses girls! (1/5)

Throwback Thursday - Sister Edition

Sometimes I do a post that celebrates sisterly love, and this is one of them. So, no special occasion here, just sisters being sisters (from more than a year ago)! 

Floating practice

Counting "bugs"

Sunglass hugs

I think Kaya was telling Liora to eat her lunch here.

And here she was "feeding" Liora.

Strawberry Princesses 2015

Last weekend, we went on our annual strawberry picking adventures with the Strollo family--who just happen to have two little girls who are good friends with our ladies. It was a hot last day of May, but we had a great time.

Waiting in line for the ride to the fields.

The girls had a great time picking to their heart's content in the fields.

We were at Butler's orchard, so we visited their playground and other fun opportunities.

Back at home, the girls put on a show.

And helped make strawberry cake.

Gymnastics 2015

Liora's adventures in gymnastics continue. She is still a mini-missile, the first step on the team track at Dynamite Gymnastics.

She's had a great year, increasing her strength and flexibility. We're currently considering if she's ready for the next step up, which means more commitment and work.

In the meantime, here are two cool accomplishments:

Liora got to the top of the rope! This is no joke--it's pretty tough to get up there. In the photo below, you can see her at the top, and compare her height to her coach underneath.

When you get to the top, you're supposed to put your nametag on the ceiling. She was a little afraid to reach up there with one hand, but she tried. The nametag stuck to the rope instead!

We were cheering her on from the gallery.

She had a fantastic second-ever show! Last year's show was adorable. This year was still cute, and the big difference was there were no mistakes. She completed the routine wonderfully!

Little sis was there to cheer her on.

Getting ready for the show.

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Kaya's Ballet

Kaya has been wanting to try ballet for a while--and this spring, she finally got her first chance to participate in a kid-only (no mommy or daddy) class. Last week was observation week, and so I got the chance to get some adorable videos and photos.

 Their show was "Jack and the Beanstalk," thus their costumes. How cute are they!?!

Happy Third Birthday, Kaya!

Two weeks ago, we celebrated Kaya's third birthday!

First was cake on her actual birthday.

Then, a Sofia the First (her favorite show) inspired princess tea party.

Besties with the Strollo girls.

Everyone painted their own teacup.

Then, we enjoyed tea sandwiches for our picnic in the TV room. It was too chilly to go outside.

Here was her personalized cake.

And isn't she the cutest birthday girl ever!

Then, we returned to the TV room for cake...

Followed by dancing with balloons for an hour+. These girls know how to party!