Wednesday, August 31, 2011

For the Love of Music!

2 is such a fun age (minus the horrendous tantrums). I don't even really consider Anslee a toddler any more. She is a child. A pre-schooler. A little girl who is capable of all types of learning. She seriously blows my mind daily by the things she comes up with, what she says, and how much she understands.

I knew Kindermusik would be a perfect program to introduce her too. I am always trying to find new and creative ways to facilitate learning. This is fun for her, but she will reap so many benefits from the concepts that she will pick up every Tuesday at Kindermusik class!



learning rhythm by tapping two wooden sticks together!






Working together with the big tarp and singing Ring Around the Rosey.



Holding hands in a circle, still singing!



Moving their bodies to the music!


The lessons that they learn in this program are lessons every parent wants their kids to master. They are not only being introduced to music, but in doing so, they must follow directions, take turns, and stay on task.

When those school years come around, all those lessons will come in super handy!

Above all, my Anslee had fun and I got to be there firsthand to see her smile and hear her squeals of delight!

We had such a fun time, and clearly are itching for Tuesday to come back around so we can sing and dance to our hearts desire!

Thanks Sam, Andrew, Aiden, Ella, Emerson, Kevic, and Carter! We had so much fun singing and dancing with all of you!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Crawling!

Kensington turns 7 months old today, and celebrated by becoming a crawler! Look at her go!


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Saturday, August 13, 2011

The first snip.



Besides going to Kindergarten, We have no more "Firsts" left with our sweet Anslee girl. She has pretty much done it all now.

I waited 2 years 6 months and 19 days to let her get her precious locks trimmed. I waited all that time on purpose. It seemed like it took FOREVER to grow in, so I was going to put this first off as long as I possibly could.

It was certainly time though. She needed it and did so well!

We headed over to Nathanas here in Brownwood. Its clearly the cutest little salon and they took such great care of us!





We made a great big deal about what a great big girl she was. Going and getting her haircut just like mommy does. She was excited.



Sister was there to cheer her on!



Her daddy was such a sport. He even put on a pink cape for his girls big day!



{disclaimer: Daddy did not get his haircut at Nathanas. He did his own. Thats all I am going to say about that}


Look who got bangs :)



I mean, bangs totally brought her straight out of toddlerhood and right into childhood. Stop. I can't handle that.

She was so good. Totally could have pulled off being 4. Maybe 5. Definitely older than 2.



You know the hottest thing right now for girls is feathers. Who would have thought? Couldn't pass up on that for my big girl. She won't leave a trend behind.



This one started to fuss a little.



Don't worry, Kensington. Your time will come, but right now you are still my baby and I am keeping your little budding locks on you as long as I can :)

Such a sweet day!