Stylish

Paloma has been really enjoying dressing herself in the morning. Sometimes we help choose, sometimes Imogen helps choose, and sometimes she does it all on her own.
This morning, she went to school with her shirt on backwards and her pants on backwards. She claims it makes it much easier to put things in the pockets. I suggested that she should walk backwards, but she didn't go for that.
Last weekend, we went to Charlotte's birthday party so Paloma grabbed the opportunity to really dress up.

You may notice that she is wearing not one, but two skirts. They were both so pretty and she couldn't resist combining them.

You may also notice that she is wearing not one, but two pairs of pants. She put on her black leggings with stars then decided that they needed to sparkle more, so put on her sparkly tights over the top. Gorgeous.
The next week, I pulled out some clothes for her to wear to school and then she finished off the look.

Skirt, leggings, black boots and a chunky jumper (= sweater). Howard and Paloma were giggling when I came out to see her all dressed, and then Paloma gleefully said, "I look like Mama!!"

What a clever little girl.

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Jumping castle

Last weekend, we went to ABQ Jump to celebrate Mia's fifth birthday. Happy birthday Mia! I can't believe our little friend is such a big girl already.

Anyways.... While we were there, our girls had a great time.

They were totally transfixed by the games (they probably have never seen anything like this before).





With a little help from Papa, they came home with AMAZING new necklaces and clip-on earrings. Paloma was joyous.

We also played on the slides. And when I say "we," i really mean all of us. Howard and I were the only grown-ups that went on the slides. Several times. Many times.

And here is Paloma (climbing in the pink pants).



And down she goes!!!



At the end of all the excitement, there was cake! And hats!



Imogen took it all in....




I'm happy to report that we all slept well that night.

How many fish?

Paloma and Imogen were in the bath tonight, and Paloma was singing about playing with the fish. Howard asked her if all the fish were the same species. After a pause, she replied that, yes, they were all the sames species.

"Good," said Howard. "Because then you can say fish. If there were lots of different species, you would have to call them fishes."

Snowman

Paloma brought home some new art tonight. Howard and I both admired her snowman, then commented on the big lips.



According to Paloma, the snowman has some of "that stuff, you know the stuff that makes your lips big."

I was a little confused, but Howard figured it out: Botox.

Yep, that's exactly what she meant.....



(For some reason, we had discussed cosmetic surgery a couple of weeks ago. I guess it stuck,)

A weekend detour

Semilla has been escaping from the yard a lot lately. This has given us a great opportunity to get to know a lot of our neighbors, which may or may not be a good thing. So, last weekend, we planned a mission to figure out exactly how she was escaping. How does a dog jump over a six foot wall?!??

The plan was for all of us to leave the house so that she would think that she was home alone. Then Howard could sneak back and watch her...

But I had to find something to do with the girls.... Paloma didn't like the idea of the art museum and voted for the aquarium instead.


Paloma was happy to introduce Imogen to the rays.


And the fish! Lots of fish kisses xxxxx


And then it was off to Lowes to pick up supplies to reinforce the yard wall. Howard had outwitted Semilla and figured out her escape point.

Paloma doesn't look very pleased about driving, but she did really love it.

And Semilla has safely stayed in the yard and we all live happily ever after....







***** update: Howard has reported that Semilla has escaped the yard again. I think this dog may have superhuman powers (super dog powers?).

Hello 2014!

Here are some of my favorite moments from the post-Christmas break...

Imogen is ready to take on the new year with GUSTO!

Paloma thought that Semilla should put a hat on before going out in the cold.

Santa surprised us with face paints for the girls. Paloma surprised us with a request to be a butterfly princess. And then made squinty eyes for the photo.

Peace at last....