Summer 2015

I guess since the weather has cooled off and the leaves have started changing color it's time for a Summer 2015 photo roundup

Arlie at golf camp.

Andi at yoga class.

Fishing.

Arlie trying on a (why can't I think of the word?!) coat to show her how long her arms would be in proportion to her body if she was (the animal who's name I can't remember!!)

Andi making wishes.

Kit pondering hers.

Andi in a fairytale land.

Kit dancing with bubbles at the Solstice Festival.

Arlie and Andi hiking to Gold Cord Lake.

Andrew and Kit at Echo Bend.

Andi and Kit playing in the Eagle River at Echo Bend.

Andi found her Murphy McNoodle costume.

Arlie playing with her pinwheel at Mt. Baldy.

I tried on one shirt. ONE.

Andi's 5th Birthday

Andi had a fun birthday day of yoga class and playing outside in the rain. She picked out a very beautiful cake and had a lot of fun opening gifts.

Andi loves to go hiking with her friends Sam and Jackson, well, and just hiking in general. She says "rubba" instead of "rubber" which sounds so hilarious we don't correct her. Rubba ball. Rubba ducky. She also refers to people as "humans". A sample of conversations at our house:

Andrew: Who gave you this book?
Andi: A human at the parade.

Andi: (in the backseat) Mommy, are there going to be humans there?

She's very funny and as snuggly as ever. She's really excited to start Kindergarten. Andi is still our mischievous ringleader, as evidenced by the stitches she currently has in her arm.

And here's her birthday interview:

1. What is your favorite color?  Yellow.

 2. What is your favorite toy?  Magnifying glass.

3. What is your favorite tv show or movie? Flushed Away.

4. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Candy.

5. What is your favorite game? Spiderman.

6. What is your favorite snack?  Crackers.

7. What is your favorite animal?  Lion.

8. What is your favorite song? "Uptown Funk"

9. What is your favorite book? Spiderman

10. Who is your best friend?  Hannah.

11. What is your favorite cereal? Lucky Charms.

 12. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Catch bugs.

 13. What is your favorite drink? Juice.

 14. What is your favorite holiday? Birthday.

15. What do you want to be when you grow up? A stuffed animal.

16. I am very proud because…  I love you.

17. If I were President I would… play games.

18. I am afraid of ... heights.

 19. Name one thing you do really well? Being the boss of my cake.

 20. Describe what it means to be a good friend. Share.

 21. What is your favorite time of day? Sunset.

 22. Describe your best day ever? Having a birthday.

 24. What makes you feel sad? That my best friend flew away.

  25. What makes you feel happy? Having my bugs back.

26. Pretend that you can fly wherever you wanted. Where would you go? To the zoo.

 27. If I could choose a different name, I would choose…Carli.

28. Where do you want to go on vacation? Holiday.

 29. What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy and Daddy? Playing games.

You can find Andi's answers last year here.

One more Andi picture:

Bear Paw Festival

It was a girls day at the Bear Paw Parade and Festival. We were super lucky and my secret parking lot is still apparently a secret because we scored a spot close to the festivities. Yay!

First up was the parade. The Festival's website suggests bringing bags but I forgot, and boy you really do need them. Arlie ended up holding my purse out on behalf of all three of them. They made a haul in candy, toys, and even a children's book for each of them! They loved seeing the horses in the parade and the garbage truck was a highlight as well. :)

After the parade we went to the festival. The girls got to pick two rides to go on (I was praying that they wouldn't pick anything too crazy, the rides are usually Andrew's job heh) and we went on some spinning apples and then Arlie and Andi chose an obstacle course. Then it was some games where each of them won a toy and had a lot of fun. To finish our day we shared a funnel cake.

We had so much fun together and the girls are already talking about next year's parade.

Gone Fishing

We didn't catch any fish and we got caught in a downpour but we sure had a lot of fun!

Girls

Now that Arlie is out of school for the summer and all three of them aren't as covered up I've been focusing on getting some more portrait-style photos of them. They're growing up so fast!

Happy Birthday Monks! (A Late Birthday Interview)

Arlie is seven! Her two front teeth are growing in and it seems she's always working on a loose tooth. She loves to read and has even started reading chapter books! Hiking is one of her favorite activities and she can't wait for summer so she can go to golf camp again. Without further ado, here's her answers to the birthday quiz! (Her answers for last years interview can be found here).

 1. What is your favorite color?  Pink and purple.

 2. What is your favorite toy?  Remote control race car.

3. What is your favorite tv show or movie? Flushed Away.

4. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Corn.

5. What is your favorite game? Hi Ho Cherry-O.

6. What is your favorite snack?  An apple.

7. What is your favorite animal?  A monkey.

8. What is your favorite song? "Santa's Toy Shop"

9. What is your favorite book? No Daven (ETA: Found it!).

10. Who is your best friend?  Isabella.

11. What is your favorite cereal? Tutti Fruttis.

 12. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play tennis.

 13. What is your favorite drink? Apple cider.

 14. What is your favorite holiday? Easter.

15. What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor.

16. I am very proud because…  I have lots of friends.

17. If I were President I would… do speeches.

18. I am afraid to ... sing and dance in front of a crowd.

 19. Name one thing you do really well? Jump roping.

 20. Describe what it means to be a good friend. To treat someone nice.

 21. What is your favorite time of day? Noon.

 22. Describe your best day ever? Riding my scooter.

 23. Describe your favorite hobby. Riding my bike.

 24. What makes you feel sad? That people don't share.

 25. What makes you feel happy? That people do share.

26. Pretend that you can fly wherever you wanted. Where would you go? To Hawaii.

 27. If I could choose a different name, I would choose…Daniella.

28. Where do you want to go on vacation? Africa.

 29. What is your favorite thing to do with Mom and Dad? Do art crafts.

Random Hiking Photos

I didn't want to keep bogging down this blog with hikes but I do have some cute pictures of Andi and Kit from hikes that I wanted to share. We can't wait for summer so Arlie can join us on more Hike It Baby hikes!

Cottonwood Creek

I really like the Palmer Hayflats. It's exactly what it sounds like, just a lot marshier. This trail was a chance to overlook the whole area. The bald eagles and lake were a bonus. The picture where Arlie is pointing at the tree? She burst out laughing and turned around to tell us, "This tree looks like a bicep!" Funny girl! And the photo where Kit is kneeling on the side of the trail? Totally pouting because she had to stay out of the mud. :)