Getting into a routine

Our routine is getting into full swing. Swim on Tuesdays, dance on Thursdays, and lots of exercising the other nights.

I surprised Addie with her fancy skirt, which looked so super cute.

They worked on actual dance moves, sort of. You judge for yourself. :)

She is really having a good time.

In non-dance news: Ben is an expert back floater in swim lessons. Addie is much more nervous about it, but she did come home on Tuesday night and float on her back in the bath tub, so we'll see if she can continue that.

They both have had several zingers that have come out of their mouths recently. Anything from "you're killing me!" to "I only have two hands" to "something's fishy." Never a dull moment in our house.

Best. Gift. Ever.

Ok, if only my blog readers could understand MY excitement with this. Please, just try, to imagine. I am soooo stoked. The package was opened within 30 seconds of us being home from dance lessons. And in use within 10 minutes after that (the Pop Rocks had to be eaten first, of course!) Thanks to LouLou, Bub, and Kate!!

I know it's hard to see, but Ben got in on the action.

Total bohemian look, and so stinking cute!!

A little attitude about being photographed just after her hair was done.

Laughing Addie during ballet

It takes a while for Addie's turn, but watch and listen to her belly laughing afterwards. All of the parents cracked up.

Ballet and Tap lessons

Not surprisingly, Addie chose to wear all pink for her first lessons.

Ben was excited to watch his sister take her first lessons.

Salvation Army Christmas Eve bell ringing

Just wanted to post that I got word today from the Salvation Army that for those 3.5 hours on Christmas Eve that we rang the bell at the kettle, we collected
$471.99

Pretty awesome, huh?

My three favorite people!