First week of Summer Fun!

Just a few pictures from our first week.  Lots of swimming and lots of fun.  Yesterday we went to the pool and then grilled out and Gabe took the girls to Sonic for dessert.  Today after church Sadie said, "Yesterday sure was a fun day!"  I agree.  

 The pool we go to has a lazy river and the girls love it.  We all just float around.  It's so great!  Check out Claire's hair.  I have no idea how that happened, but I bet Daddy had something to do with it. 

It's Summertime...Finally!

Welcome to Summer!!!!!!!!  We are so excited at the Gillespie house!  We've already been to the pool three times and I am actually blogging on a Sunday because I don't have to get up for school tomorrow!  We have some fun stuff planned and are looking forward to all being together.  Here's some pictures from our trips to the pool.  They are all from snack time.  I haven't gotten the camera out while we're swimming.  Hopefully,  I'll remember to do that soon.  

 Sadie enjoying a snack...One of their favorite parts of swimming. 

 Here's Claire, livin the life!  Les is sitting with her on the chair and is feeding her Cheetos and a Capri Sun.  I told hm all we needed was a fan to fan her as he fed her and she would be all set.  She LOVES Les so much! (And I think she's pretty special to him too!)

 On the way to the pool!  So excited. 

Ready to swim!

Eenie, meenie

So I am doing a really quick post to remember something sweet that Sadie was saying. I know if I don't put it in now, I will not get to it and it will be lost.

Sadie has been saying the little Eenie, Meenie, Mienie, Moe saying with a few 4 year old changes that Claire has picked up on too. They say,
"Eenie, Meenie, Ketchup, Moe
I dee Tiger I dee toe
If he alla, let he o,
Eenie, Meenie, Ketchup Moe. "

Just tonight she started saying, "Eenie, Meenie, Mienie, Moe" and it made me sad. I'm not doing so well with her growing up.

Let the recitals begin...

We had the first of the Spring recitals this afternoon. Violin was first, with a school program and ballet to follow in the next couple weeks. Sadie did great! She has progressed to playing her first Twinkle variation. Since she is learning the Suzuki method, she learns different rhythms and then puts them together. (Actually, I could say that we are all learning the Suzuki method with the practicing and practicing that we do.) We have several different rhythms that we practice and Claire has even learned a few songs. (Singing, not playing.) Anyway, Sadie will learn different variations of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star before she learns it the way we all know it. This variation is with the rhythm "I'm A Big Red A-pple" or "Pea-nut-Bu-tter-jel-ly." Just thought I would include that so you can sing along with the video if you want. We've been singing it for weeks at our house!

Easter with Nana and Big Daddy

I can't believe it has been a month since I have blogged. Time is flying and the girls are growing. We had a great Easter weekend last weekend and loved having Nana and Big Daddy here to visit. We did a lot of relaxing and the girls played and played. We were able to take a few pictures after lunch. Thanks again Nana for cute, cute dresses.

Not wanting to look up at the sun, and the girls were ready for naps, but we still snapped a picture.

Claire once again was attached to Big Daddy.

A few pictures in the front yard.

More candy, please!!!!!!!!

The perfect Claire face. So much going on in her little head.

Sadie saying, "Cheese!" Like I said, they are growing up.

Spring Break

Spring Break is off and going and we have had a great time. We told the girls we were going to have a Staycation and do fun stuff for a week. It is perfect for them because they love being at home. I don't think that is going to last much longer. Here are a few pictures from the week so far. I figured I should blog while I have time. As Sadie says, "Stay-da-daytions" are so fun!!! (shhhhh! We even took the girls to daycare one day so we could both really have a day off. It was great! I watched the entire Today show without interruptions!)

We started out the week with some ice cream. The girls shared Cake Batter ice cream with sprinkles. Perfect for them.

Claire quickly did not want to share anymore. Check out that block. We're working on that!

We celebrated Gabe's birthday on Tuesday. Here's his steak dinner. Yes, he cooked it himself. I know that sounds bad, but he really wanted to cook it himself. He sure didn't want me cooking it. I promise!

I love this one of Claire and Gabe. Spending some time outside.

Silly Sadie. She is getting so big.

We even attempted to fly some kites one day. The Lubbock wind was a little much for our little kites, but the girls had fun running around.

Claire pointing at the kites.

And the week wouldn't be complete without a box from Nana and Big Daddy. Claire is having one (actually I think it was her 3rd peep.) That's Gabe's "Oh great, more candy from Nana" face. The girls loved it! Send the candy any time Nana.

Sneak Peak

The Gillespie Garden is beginning again... Everyone is getting in on the digging and dirt. Notice that Sadie wants to help, but still wants to be Repunzel and Claire is way into the dirt, but not interested in worms. She says, "No bite!" when she finds one and drops it quickly! Much more from the garden to come...