Faughter Daughter Dance

Reagan's school had a Father Daughter dance. She was SO excited about it. Dad came home from work and they picked up dinner to eat at school and then danced for a bit.

Abby's First Ride

Abby couldn't wait to get on her bike and didn't have to wait long to give it a try.

Abby's first time out surely frustrated her but she kept trying She's having a hard time getting the pedals all the way around without getting stuck. She doesn't give up easily though and I'm sure she'll get it shortly. Especially when trying to keep up with big sister who we discovered had pretty much outgrown her bike. We've told her once she loses the training wheels she can get a new one. We'll see!

Christmas at Home

We got back home from Florida around 5pm. We decided to stop and eat dinner on the way home because we knew once we walked in the door the girls wouldn't sit down to eat. And look, Santa made his way to our house while we were gone!

 Abby's favorite gift I think. Though she was in pure shock/joy at everything all evening. 

 Yes, she stopped opening gifts to read the book. 

 And they stopped to dance to one of the toys that sang songs. 

Reagan Reading

Part of Reagan's weekly homework includes a book that is sent home. She has to read the book 3 times/night for 3 nights a week. Slowly but surely she is getting less frustrated and and reading more smoothly. I've always been a big reader so it's really excited to watch and I can't wait to watch her move into chapter books and explore what is out there.

Christmas in Florida - Part 3

We spent a day at the Lion Country Safari. First we drove through the safari where you can see that the animals were quite close to the car. After the Safari there was a park to play in.

 Wild Ass - Seriously

 Look how close to the car!

 Reagan & Matthew liked the goats while Abby lasted only a couple of seconds in there.

 Found a drum!

Abby & Uncle Craig had quite the connection.

 We fed giraffes.

 Reagan was the only kiddo tall enough to go down the slide so Uncle Craig joined her.

The kids had a blast on the ferris wheel!

Christmas in Florida - Part 2

We went on an air boat ride in the Everglades.

 Abby liked going fast.

 Reagan wasn't too sure of the alligators being so close.

 This bird's name was "Pretty" and flew right onto the boat when called.

 Christmas Morning

 We pause the gift opening for a moment of silly faces.