My school's dance team hosted a dance clinic for girls pre-school up to about 14. I couldn't pass up the opportunity for Anya. It was right during when her nap time is so she fell asleep in the car on the way and was really grumpy when we first got there. She didn't want to do anything. Luckily a patient teenaged girl sat with her until she warmed up to the idea. Then, oh boy, she was ready to dance! They danced, had a snack, made a pretty headband and then performed the dance they learned. I just thought that the dance team was going to perform, but all of the groups got up and did their routine. That was a fun surprise. My camera was not on the best setting so I don't have very many pictures, but Anya was doing the moves and you know...socializing a little bit.
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Finn was Superman for Halloween this year. It was fitting as Dan was superman when he was a little boy too. I love this picture of Finn flying.
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Anya was a princess, mostly because she has about a zillion princess outfits at her disposal.
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How long do you think this wig lasted?
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After Finn went to bed, I took Anya out trick-or-treating for the first time. She had so much fun and ran to each house giggling all the way. Hardly anyone comes to our block, so Anya got handfuls of candy from our neighbors.
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Carving pumpkins and making home made pizzas with Kristin, Gabriel, and Hannah.
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Anya continues to amaze us with her vocabulary and the funny things she says. The other day she told me to fold my hands for prayer and then said "Thank you God for this wonderful day. I like to watch over you because....I think I like to watch over you." She LOVES the music to The Lion King and belts out "I Just Can't Wait to be King!" She drew her first stick person today and is really good at tracing and writing letters. She can write A,G,T,O,P,and C
Finn is running all around, still loves to eat and go to bed early. He gives kisses and hugs now. he can say momma, dada, anya, bye bye, no, allright, I did it, ... He is a happy boy and is having a good time at school.
Dan and I are doing good, pretty busy with school stuff and my class at the U of MN. The kids definitely keep us on our toes and entertained.