Millennium Falcon chicken tender

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Lunch after Spring Break adventure (trip to doctor's office for dislocated toe).

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Happy St. Patty's Day!

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Merry Christmas

We had a very fun holiday season, including a trip to Disney World (future blog post).  Koopa Hawka (our elf) brought a Lego advent calendar on Dec 1st to start off the season.  We didn't cross everything of our to do list, but we managed to bake cookies, see lights, watch some classic Christmas movies and visit Santa. Danny was bummed about no white Christmas, just a little bit of snow a few days before.  The kids learned some new carols, Maura's favorite is Angels Sing (Hark the Herald Angels Sing), and they rediscovered their love of candy canes.

Decorating the tree

Singing before Christmas Eve mass

Whole family before Christmas Eve mass

Danny got the Millennium Falcon and smelly markers from Santa

Maura got a fluffy unicorn and Elsa dress from Santa.  She wore it the rest of the day, glitter bombing Grandma and Grandpa's house

Opening presents

Candy canes!!

Took four days to build

Happy Halloween from a Jedi and a Witch

Happy Birthday Maura!

Maura is a 3 year old or threenager as Aaron and I have taken to calling it.  She is full of energy and smiles.  Loves playing with her dolls, doing puzzles and riding her balance bike.  Maura really wants to take a dance class this winter, so she can be a ballerina when she grows up (or maybe Wyldstyle).

Breakfast morning doughnut

Maura's birthday dinner - sliders, corn on the cob and watermelon

  

Pouring tea for her guests

Cupcakes!

Go Royals!

Still can't believe the Royals made the playoffs.  In celebration, here are some pictures from the game we went to over Labor Day weekend.  Lots of fun, even if they didn't win that night.

And because I haven't got around to a post about it, here's a picture from Maura's first day of school.

First Day of Kindergarten

Danny's first day of Kindergarten was August 14th.  Danny was a little anxious, especially about pronouncing his teacher's name (Mrs. Helpingstine - Aaron and I still think it might be made up).  Three days in Danny is rocking school, I barely get a good-bye in the morning.  He loves recess and reading time, not so sure about the rest, "Mom I actually have to sit at my desk and work".

Back to school survey:
Favorite movie?  Despicable Me
Favorite song? Ghostbusters
Favorite dinner? Scrambled eggs
Favorite things? Legos, cars and pillow fights
Favorite thing we did this summer? Play and go to the pool