Brave!!!

Ella and I went to see the new Disney Brave movie today. We had so much fun and loved the movie! Ella laughed a lot during it and watched the entire movie without so much as a bathroom break! :-)

New Haircut

This is my new haircut. I decided I needed something shorter and more styled with the heat and humidity that comes with summer out here. I'm really happy with it. It's pretty easy to maintain and I can still pull it back into a small pony tail when needed.

Nutmeg

This was a very exciting day for Ella. She's been asking for a Guinea Pig for over a year. We decided that she's ready for one now and we have the space for it.

Ella is so gentle and kind with animals. She's learned a lot from our three cats.
  

His name is Nutmeg and he's super cute. 

 Here's his cage in our Learning Room.

They're so smitten with each other already. Nutmeg loves to sit in Ella's lap and talk quietly.

And this is why we knew she was ready for a Guinea Pig! :-)

Father's Day Gift

Here's what the girls made for daddy for Father's Day among a couple of other gifts. Ella chose Nutella French Toast for daddy's "breakfast in bed". 

Oak Island Beach

Yesterday we drove to Oak Island Beach. Long drive (3 hours), but a beautiful beach. The girls love playing with the soft sand and the water is so much warmer than the Pacific.

Scenery Shots

We loved Oak Island, but may have to wait for Emma to drop her naps before going again because she doesn't sleep well in the car anymore.

On the Lake

Sead and Ella went out for some one-on-one time today. Ever since Ella saw Bass Lake she's been asking to go out on a boat on it. So, that's what they did today.

End of Year Show at The Little Gym

Ella had her dance and gymnastic End of Year Show at The Little Gym Friday evening. She loves her class there and will be continuing in the fall. This summer she'll be going to their 3 hour day camp once a week.

Emma loves to watch her big sister perform!

Ready for the tap dance

Receiving her medal!