Trump-lyn

Brooklyn woke up from a nap and wasn't happy.  Then she showed her face...is she somehow related to Trump?

Virginia Trip - Day 4

The final full day was filled with more of the same fun.  The night time concert became classic when Anna became a full-fledged performer and ended up singing a duet with Logan.  Not to be outdone, Brooklyn sang "So You Had a Bad Day" and had the crowd rolling.  We then had one last hurrah riding the bull.  It was much more of a success than last year - Mae, Anna, and Brooklyn all got on.  Sure they needed escort, but at least they got on and even let it move!  It was a great last day!

Looks like they need a driver

It's too early for swim time, so these cousins are just dipping their feet in

A walk across the bridge

Concert time!

Non-stop entertainment

She has many talents

Mae, microphones, and crowds don't usually mix - we'll take it!

But the next kid?  "Happy Anna" and EVERYTHING seems to mix!

Sister Duet

Duet to "Just the Way You Are" -Bruno Mars

Anna had to get a least one "tickle tickle" in during the performance - she just can't resist tickling poor Logan

 

And then it was Brooklyn's turn

Thankfully her talking voice and her singing voice don't sound anything alike

 

Today was definitely not a bad day!

 

 

Brooklyn didn't know the popular trend of the family was to be scared to get on

She had more fun than this picture depicts

Now THIS was progress!

 

Anna-ther 4 Year Old

Didn't Mae just turn 4?  Oh right - yes, like 20 months ago.  Our sweet Anna turned 4.  She loved her day - presents, swimming, an Oreo pie!  Can't beat it.

Breakfast muffin

Our little curly gift amongst her gift

Bring in the crazy!

Brooklyn - ready to start swiping some toys

Swim time!

 

 

Singing time

 

 

I mean it's not the worst thing that our kids always pick Oreo pie

Does Mae think it's the middle of Winter?

Make a wish

Finally four!

Family Piano Recital

Mae played at a family piano recital.  You could tell she was nervous, but she got through it and did just fine!

 

Solo

Duet with Kylie

 

Baby Schlenk #4

So the videos were too long to post, but we did find out and announce the gender of Baby Schlenk #4.  To the surprise of no one (or at least me) - we'll throw one more girl into the mix in April.  The nurses comments, "I don't remember the last time I've seen a baby THIS active."  Well that's just great. 

 

 

 

Two Peas in a Pod

I've had people tell me how much Anna looks like me.  Well, where does she get that mouth?  Well...

So We Danced Anyway

Even with a bum leg - it didn't slow Mae down from wanting to dance.  Mae and Anna love to dance - they even moreso love to dress-up and dance! -T

High energy!



Sometimes they just keep going and going

Taking a bow - and a curtsy - Anna's curtsy needs a little work

Our Girls

Here's a bunch of pictures of our girls - our girls being our girls. -T

I've seen other babies do this before - actually I think a girl I went to elementary school with did this - I wonder if she still does

Yikers!

That's better Brooklyn!

Bathtime with Alfalfa

She looks like Mae here

So beautiful

Tell us how you really feel about sitting here, Brooklyn

Sitting on the top shelf of a bookcase turned little people bench

Mae reading to Brooklyn

Anna playing independently

Hats - we found hats that are too big

But it won't deter us

And we still look pretty daggon cute in them

Anna taken care of the babies

Can Anna roll her tongue?

Why yes, yes she can

Officially 2

Anna's actual birthday fell on Sunday.  2 years ago, I can still see in my mind the cute little girl with the huge eyes.  I remember telling Lindsey that she reminded me of Bugsy from Bedtime Stories.  She still has the big beautiful eyes but her head has grown into them.  What a first 2 years it's been - from the girl who cried seemingly ALL the time to the girl who loves to laugh and smile.  Happy Birthday, Anna! -T

 

I just figured when you light a candle in a muffin you just put one in for space reasons

Lindsey thought I didn't know how old she was...but I still put in 2.  When she's 10, Lindsey, and I only put 1 candle in it, I won't be thinking she's only 1!

Between events, Mae taught a very powerful scripture lesson to these very lucky stuffed animals

Opening a morning present

With a little help from Mae

A fun church activity for a couple hours from now

 

 

It's my party and I'll where what I want to

Who wouldn't want to wear a dress with a swimsuit over it - not to mention goggles?

She nailed those 2 candles! 

Bring on the presents!

Isn't this part the mom's job?

She might have to grow into them a little bit

I'm feeling a little crowded

Much better effort than when she turned 1

Enjoying the party