Future ballerina, Little Miss Madison!

Meka had her first dance recital on Tuesday, May 19th. She did a wonderful job. She had said earlier in the day that she didn't know how she would do on a stage because she had never been on one before but just let me tell you that she was great! She never missed a beat. When she turned 5 in January she said that she wanted to take dance. I told her it was either dance or gymnastic, she couldn't do both. She wanted dance. I wanted her to stay in gymnastics but I do believe that she has a natural talent for dance. She was very confident during the recital and actually won an award for Leader of the Class. She said that she felt like a star later that evening after the show. Too cute. We are soooo proud of her!!

Meka was in the children's musical, just one song. However, she loved being a part of it and can't wait to big in the big kid's choir.

After the performance, Madison had to try the butterfly wings out for size. She was so cute running around the front lawn of the church.

I can't believe that it has been over two weeks since I have posted anything. Time sure does fly! I know that I have taken enough pictures though. We have been to the botanical garden, celebrated Resurrection Day, and we went to the zoo. So I have probably taken one thousand pictures, no joking. Anyway, I won't bore you with all of them but I thought I would post a few. It will be hard to pick just a few but I will try.

We had wonderful and beautiful days for each event. The girls had great times too. Madison really enjoyed seeing the Zebras at the zoo. She also had a blast hunting eggs at cousin Selina's house. At the botanical gardens, there was a beautiful water fountain that Meka loved playing in the water. I think she would have stayed there all day! She also found a ladybug that she played and played with. She loves to play with and watch bugs.

Selina's daughter, Olivia, has a horse that Meka and Maddie took a ride on. They loved every minute of that! They hunted eggs, ate a lot of chocolate cake, play in Olivia's playhouse, and just had a big ole time at everything!

This is Meka with her cousin, Olivia.

Madison's favorite animal at the zoo was the zebra. I think she just likes saying zebra! My dad's

favorite animal is the gorilla. I guess my favorite this trip to the zoo was the baby panda! It sure was cute! The girls loved the petting zoo, carousel, and the train. They wanted to ride the carousel over and over and over!

The girls were "cutting a rug" yesterday evening to some HeeHaw yodeling music. It was so much fun. They wanted to play the same YouTube video over and over and then would break out dancing to it. They thoroughly enjoyed it. We did too.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I thought it was hilarious. When the girls start complaining or whining sometimes I will break out into "Gloom, Despair, Agony on Me!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt1fBjCm49g

One evening as we were watching a little movie and enjoying some popcorn, I noticed that Madison was getting a piece of popcorn, letting Molly have a bite and then eating it! I know it is gross but it was kinda cute too! Doggie germs weren't bothering her one bit! I am just glad that I wasn't sharing a bowl with them!!

We spent last week in WV. We didn't get any photos other than a few shoots of a lamb of my brother's. All of the lambs were so cute! This little guy was a twin and just not developing as well as the other. I hope he makes it. He was two days old.

Swings and Mudcakes

Yesterday afternoon was beautiful. The weather was great. The girls were able to play outside for a while as I sat in the swing and watched and took pictures! Madison loves to twist the swing and then let it unwind. I probably did such a thing as a kid but now the thoughts of it makes it sick to the stomach. She has great fun and will do that over and over and over.
Meka had great fun making mudpies.

Michael had great fun checking out all his plants and trees.We finished the great evening by making Coffee Cup Cakes. I let the girls put in all the ingredients etc. for their cakes. They had such fun making their own cakes. They enjoyed eating them pretty well too. I have to say though, I tried a bite and it wasn't all that (you microwave them) but the girls loved it.

I can't believe I haven't posted anything since last Wednesday. I guess we just don't lead very exciting lives.

No much has been going on. Just the usual. Meka had horseback riding lessons yesterday and ballet. It was a beautiful day for horseback riding and she loved it, of course. I'll post some pictures that I took back in the fall of her riding (since I haven't taken any since then:).

I have been up since 4 am with Madison (I didn't go to bed until after 1 am so I am not a happy camper). For some reason if she doesn't get a nap in the afternoon and falls asleep the lest bit earlier than her normal bed time (I am talking 30 minutes earlier) then she gets up at 4 am. I don't know why but you can bank on it! The thing is, if she does get a nap then she is up until at least 11 pm! I don't know, I thought children needed more sleep than that! Anyway, she is still cute as a bug and my baby. Like my niece used to say "I'm the baby, gotta love me!"

These pictures are just cute. They also are from the fall. I need to get the camera out. I haven't taken a picture of the girls in over a week!