Enjoying the hot summer

4th of July

We spent the day at home this year and played on the slip n’ slide and in the inflatable pool. 

John and Eliana have been watching old clips of their Uncle Steven from his break dancing days and they love trying out some of his sweet moves.

Funny

She fell asleep with a sucker in her mouth and every time I tried to take it out she woke up, but then fell right back asleep.

 

Cars 2 at the drive-in

 

Eliana’s 1st Ballet Recital

Friday night rehearsal. John was on a plane from Seattle to Reno, so little John and Isabela had to sit through a very long rehearsal. Isabela finally decided to lay down on the floor of the auditorium.

Saturday night performance. A little nap on the way.

After about an hour and a half, Isabela was done, so we wandered the halls for the rest of the evening.

Then we went to PF Changs for dinner. Eliana’s favorite was the tiny chocolate mousse.

Sunday afternoon, final performance. Isabela and I stayed home this time while John, Uncle Steven, and little John went with Eliana. I tried to snap a few pictures of her before they left, and I had a slightly hard time getting her to smile.

Hair cut

Eliana has been asking me to cut her hair like John’s for the last couple of weeks. She is a very girly-girl and I don’t think she would like looking in the mirror and seeing herself with a faded buzz cut and a faux hawk. So I told her I would trim it.

After trimming 4 + inches…..

…..she looks in the mirror and asks me if I’m going to cut her hair. Maybe she DOES want it all buzzed off.

Smiles

 

Bubbles!

It was warm today (mid 70s), and thanks to the Dollar Spot at Target…the kids had a blast with bubbles.

Any Time, Any Place

Eliana will sleep just about anywhere.

The car seat.

 

The dining table.

In the entryway to her brother’s room (this spot is actually less than 10 feet from her own bed).

Holding her sister’s hand.

In between her bedroom door and her brother’s bedroom door.

On my bathroom floor (she woke up when I took this picture).

On the kitchen floor.

With her feet in her brother’s face.

On the back patio after running through the sprinkler.

While coloring.

Hugging her sister.

After applying lip gloss.

Wearing a crown.

On the stairs.

Curled up on her uncle.

Living room floor.

Sitting up on the couch.

And finally……

 

In her own bed.