Pixar

Evelyn loves these digital shorts. I've never seen her so into a movie Emma was watching. 

C2E2

C2E2, Here we come

Emma and I are going to C2E2.  For those noobs who do not know, it is the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo.  On the Sunday of the convention, they have kids day.  This will be where Emma can come dressed in her favorite super hero outfit and meet Word Girl, screen the latest Super Hero Squad show, and hunt for a new comic (or two).  My sister had emailed me about this event.  Once Kelley said she thought Emma should go, it took no time for Emma's jaw to drop when I asked her if she would like to attend.

Once Emma got into reading, I started taking her to a comic store to pick a comic out about once a week.  Emma loves books and reading and I wanted to keep that enjoyment going.  She liked the comics in the Sunday paper, so I thought the comic store would blow her mind.  There is a box at our comic store filled with comics appropriate for her age.  She started picking out Archie, Betty and Veronica, and Barbi.  She has now graduated to young kid versions of Spider Man, Avengers, Batman, etc.  This tradition started as a fun little thing to do to keep her interested and having fun reading, and now has turned into our own little "thing" we look forward to doing together.

I'll post pictures when we go.  I'm sure it will be filled with adults dressed as Storm Troopers, hobbits, super heroes, etc.  Finally, I'll feel like the coolest person in a group of thousands.

Future Dancer

Looks like Evy is ready to take dance.

Ready for Kindergarten

Emma had her parent/teacher conference today.  Last night we asked Emma what we were going to hear from her teacher.  Emma said, "Your daughter is ready for kindergarten."

She was right.  That is exactly what we heard.  Emma got a good review and excited about starting kindergarten.  At dinner tonight, she said that homework sounded fun.  She'll learn.

Emma's Fancy Nancy Parade

This Fancy Nancy parade came after Emma's Fancy Nancy tea party at a Davenport library.

Evelyn's Bold Look

Millstream

We are now in the Amana colonies for a fun over night stay. Emma and I are at the Millstream Brewery. Emma loves the cream soda.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party

The girls are at a Fancy Nancy tea party at a Davenport library. Evy just woke up to find herself at the tea party.

Sleepover

Sleepover at Noni and Papa's as they watch Sesame Street Top Chef.

New Dress

Noni and Papa got Emma a new fancy dress...and a matching dress for her favorite doll named Courtney.

Pudding

For Valentine's Day, Evelyn got to eat chocolate pudding. She loved it so much, she had to wear it.

Good eater