Candy, Pancakes and Nuggets

Noah and Sophie had some pictures taken this weekend.  They were so good, we got to go to the candy store after as a treat.  This is just a sampling.  Wait til you see them!

A 2 ft long gummy SNAKE!  Ahhhh!

There was a street party in Media last week.  Look at Noah twirling a plate on a stick.  Next to him on his left is Kyra, and then Molly.  

Everybody got water ice.  Even mommy and Kathy.

And Sophie's Makin' Music friends had a tent area set up.  Sophie was so excited.  She got right in there and started singing and dancing. 

Meals are a challenge these days.  Sophie and Noah have been helping each other.  Sophie doesn't like to sit in her own chair very long.

"Hmmmm, where did all the M&Ms go?  Should I eat it, throw it, mush it?"

A little guitar music.

This picture is indeed "worth a thousand words".  Kathy was home with Sophie.  Sophie was playing in the family room.  Kathy walked out to the garage to empty some trash.  She came back and found that in the minute she was gone, Sophie went into the cookie drawer, took out the box of ores, brought them back to the family room and was getting herself a snack.  She is a little cookie monster.

Sophie, helping Noah with his chicken nuggets.  

Eat another one, Noah!

Purple Belt

Noah has been an Orange Belt in Karate, and has been working really hard.  He took his test 2 weeks ago for his purple belt!

Before Noah could test for his Purple Belt, he needed a good physical exam of course.

And then it was "show time".  These are some of the kids in his Karate class also taking a test.

This video is just one part of the test.  Check it out.  

 Noah passed with flying colors.  We were really proud of him. He has worked pretty hard and this is his 5th belt rank.

Congratulations Noah.  We're all proud of you!

July 4 Fun

We had a fun July 4.  There was a party at Radnor Valley with games and swimming.  Noah played this cool game where you had to pass a hula hoop without letting go of the other people's hands.  He won a prize for this one.

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And of course Sophie didn't want to be left out!  This hoop was a little big for her.

Look out Sophie!  Here comes the Noah-shark.

Then on to the pool.  Anyone see Noah?

So this little monkey now will climb on anything.  She pulled  the sit and spin over  to the couch, climbed up and over the couch.  

The next day we set up the water slide and had some back yard fun.

Noah invited his friend Asher over in the morning to play.

Hi cutie.

Friends.

We also had some time to play in the tree house.

And finally to cap off July 4th, a fireworks party in our own backyard!  Noah, Kira, and Molly loved it!

Summer has been fun.  More fun pictures coming soon!

Dutch Wonderland July 2012

Summer is full of treats, including ice cream sundaes! Kathy took the kids one morning to the Please Touch Museum.  They both had a treat with lunch.   Noah was staying his ice cream.  Sophie studied, then ate the cherry.  

Then last weekend we all went to Dutch Wonderland.  Can't wait!

Big slide racing......

Mommy won this race.  It was 2 out of 3, so no worries!

Noah took Sophie for a buggy ride.

Then some time in the school house.

Hey guys....school's out!

Noah is a great pilot.

Then on to the water park.   There were a bunch of Sophie-sized slides

And lots of splashing water for the bigger kids

Hey...who locked you up??

Look who's coming down the slide.

Riding the fish.........

And the Pony!  In fact this was Sophie's first real Pony ride.  Giddy up!

Smile!

Noah and Grampy had some time for Spin Art.

And chugging down the track.  There was a time Noah needed pushing.  Now he was so fast, we couldn't get out of his way!

And even Sophie liked the little trains.

Back at the water park, just checking things out. 

And yes, it does look like she's doing a pole dance!

More to come soon!

Working Outs, dancing, and more

Sophie has been going to Keller's Gym for Tumble Class.  This was her last day and she got a trophy!  Can you see her at the far end of the podium peeking out?  She was actually very excited to get her trophy, and loved tumble.

Congratulations Sophie!

Back at home it was time for a snack. Little pigtails! (almost)

Now that the weather is warm, we have been having fun riding in the convertible.  Early Sunday morning (in PJs still) we were out for donuts.  Sophie and Noah put their hands up in the wind and yell Wheeeee!

This movie is great.  Check out our rock star and his fan club! (he is really playing (sort of)--it's a real guitar that you can control the music.

Noah's T Ball league had a banquet last week.  There were lots of fun things to do there including this huge slide.  That's Noah up there on the right side.

And Sophie loved the moon bounce.  We couldn't get her out.

But this was the best part.  There was a dancing contest (they had a DJ).  And guess who got up right in front of the line (we didn't bring her over...she just walked over all by herself and started dancing with the bigger kids). 

Dance Sophie, Dance.

And watch these little movies for real dancing action.  Sophie is not shy, and she is a great little dancer.  She just gets right up in front.  Both Sophie and Noah can do a great dance to "YMCA"