Monday, August 24, 2009

Bobbing in July


I guess Shayla wanted to practice for fall. She wanted to bob for apples. Maybe because she didn't have any loose teeth or because her front teeth have grown in enough. She got one!

Potty Training

These are pictures still from July:

Here is Riana learning to use the potty.

BFF's together again

Shayla had a best friend in school since Kindergarten.
At the end of 1st grade Shayla came home in tears to tell me that Kaylee was moving to California.
Months later, out of the blue, we get a phone call from Kaylee. Come to find out she isn't in CA but still here in CT only 20 minutes away in Stratford! They talked occasionally on the phone for a few minutes every few months.
This summer her mother and I talked and set up a play date. It was a surprise for both of them. Shayla didn't recognize her at first and was very shy in the beginning. The kids started to play and best friends were returned. Kaylee had bought Shayla an ankle bracket that had the broken hearts with "best friends" written on it. Kaylee lost her half at the end of the play date. Her mom said they would find something better.
Trinity wanted to be part of the "best friends" but hopefully she will make her own this year in Kindergarten. Kaylee did bring her younger brother to play but he was a boy and not readily excepted. Kaylee and Shayla would need some time by themselves to catch up and re-bond. (That would happen at a sleepover on a later date.)

Trinity, Shayla, Kaylee
I really like this one. I had to crop Trin out but she doesn't know.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Playdate for Girls

All the little Irish Girls
We tried to get everyone together from the mom's group but summer was just too busy. We were able to get together with Siobhan and her 2 girls at the playground one afternoon. As it turns out they were only girls. No boys. Girl Power!!Trinity, Morgan, McKenna, Shayla, Riana
Myself, Siobhan and Morgan.

My little performers


The kids invited us to watch a "show" that they were putting on in the back yard. No scripts. It was mostly dancing. But we loved it. Uncle Jimmy had gotten a written invitation in his mail box. As it was time for the show, The thunder clouds started to roll in. But they had fun and finished before the rain got here. I do turn the camera durning the show. sorry.