Water Painting

We've been participating in Michael's Passport To Fun activities each week. If you haven't tried it, I would really encourage you to do so! It doesn't end until July 30th. The girls have really enjoyed making crafts from the different countries and I love that they can make a mess there and I don't have to clean it up (I know, that is probably wrong to say, but it is so true!).

During our last trip, we stumbled on this really neat painting booklet for just a buck! Not sure how many total pages (since, they've completed several already), but I would guess at least 20. It's great...add water and paint with no mess...fantastic!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

I'm a huge Eric Carle fan. I absolutely adore his books. We own many of them and I read them to the girls frequently, so there's no surprise that many of his books have become their favorites too! At the moment, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is Izzie's favorite bedtime story. During the day, I've caught her playing caterpillar. She'll wiggle around on her belly (she's a caterpillar, of course!) and munch everything in site. Then, she'll crawl under our big fuzzy brown blanket (her cocoon) and wait, wait, wait...then, she'll burst out of her cocoon and spread her arms (wings) and fly around the house, chanting, "I'm a beautiful butterfly!" Repeat. And, repeat. And, repeat.

So, to jazz up the day and to let her rest her wings, we decided to create butterflies!

Decorating a coffee filter with Dot Markers.

Place a pipe cleaner in the center to complete the beautiful butterfly!

Wordless Wednesday

Cooling off at the spray park!

Lazy Summer Days!

I'm completely enjoying our lazy summer days! We've spent several mornings at our local children's museum. It's such a nice relaxing time for me and the girls always enjoy themselves!

Happy 4th Of July!

Happy Fourth Of July!

Three years ago on July 5th, my husband's Grandmother became an American citizen!

Her Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello in Virginia.