Sophie Mae

This is my little Sophie...a little girlie girl who demands to wear dresses and picks out her own flowers, shoes and nail polish. But the moment she goes out to play the shoes come off, the hair messed up, and she finds the dirties place to play! This girl is so full of personality and knows what she wants-I love it!

Fishing

Sophie fishing-

Sophie's reaction when Andy didn't let her real it in all the way by herself-

Maddie's getting pretty good at casting-

Maddie searching out unique rocks for her collection-

Maddie exploring the area-

Softball Game

Sophie being silly and enjoying cheering for her sister

Maddie actually got on base this time-

I think she's the cutest little softball player ever!

Just some pictures I took of the kids while we were up at the college for Maddie's piano recital

Spring Piano Recital

Maddie did great at her piano recital. She loves her 16 year old teacher Nicole!

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First Softball Game

Maddie had her first Softball game on Tuesday night. She had fun even though I don't think she touched the ball once. The game didn't start till 7:30pm (which is what time my kids go to bed) and it rained, snowed, and blew at different parts of the game. I spent my time trying to keep Garen and Sophie warm or keep them from running up and down the bleachers.
We now have these games every Tuesday and Thursday until the middle of July (Andy works weekday nights) so I hope I can survive softball this season!

Maddie was able to barely fit her jersey over the shirt, sweater, jacket, and winter coat she was wearing-

She picked number 8 for obvious reasons (her 8th birthday is almost here)

Sunday walk

We had a lovely Stake Conference weekend. We took a little window of opportunity between wind and rain and went on a nice Sunday walk. Maddie was ahead the whole time and rarely on the trail (she likes to make her own trails), Sophie tried desperately to catch up and then gave in and rode on Andy's shoulders, and Garen ran down a steep rocky hill faster than I ever thought possible and managed to keep his footing all to get away from a dog.

Sophie Style

Sophie is the funniest, little girliest person. She makes us laugh all the time. I came downstairs and found her with her hat on with a dress (she said her head was cold) and later she added some flip-flops to her outfit.

Also tonight we had one of those America's funniest home video moments. At the dinner table out of nowhere Sophie gave Garen a little push, Garen was in just the right position that he lost his balance and tumble straight to the floor, but not without hitting his cup of milk which splash Maddie right in the face soaking her hair, clothes, and plate of food. All we could do was laugh! (and of course clean it all up).

Garen's Gymnastics Performance

gymnastics has been a really good thing for Garen. He loves it and it helps get some of his energy out and helps him follow directions better.

Sophie's gymnastics performance

Sophie stood on the side and copied what all the gymnasts were doing. She can't wait to start gymnastics, to bad she has to be 3.
Everytime I tried to take pictures of Maddie or Garen, Sophie would step in front of the camera and say "no, picture of me!"

Maddie's Gymnastics Performance

Maddie did great with her beam, floor, bars, and vault. We were a little disappointed because her routines were to easy because she missed the testing day to move up way back in December and they wouldn't move her up. But she still had fun! And she can start the pre-team level next session.

Another Day Brightener

She screamed when I tried to put pants on her this morning. This is the outfit she picked. I love my little princess!

day brightener

Andy surprised me with these flowers yesterday just for fun. Now even though it is cold and windy outside I just look at my flowers and they make me feel more like it's spring.

Practicing for her Gymnastics performance