CDS Art Show 2012

For the second year in a row, we have been amazed by the fantastic artwork our girls are making at school, showcased in the annual Art Show. It is always a great way to let the kids show off their creativity and budding talents while getting to meet other parents and even "special guests" such as Mr. Lucas, the guitar-playing music teacher, and Clifford, the Big Red Dog.

Emma had especially been looking forward to seeing Clifford because when he came to school earlier in the week, she had been afraid to sit on his lap and only decided that she wished she had after he had left. The boo boo lip came out in full force until we let her know that he would be at the Art Show, and this time she had no reservations! For her part, Caroline was most excited about the face painting and just being with her friends. Is it just my 3-year-olds or 3-year olds in general that seem to do an awful lot of hugging when a friend has been spotted?? Of course, the fantastic CDS teachers were around to make sure it all went off without a hitch. Thanks to all who helped put on a great event.

Caroline in front of her artwork with teacher Roberta Patterson

Emma in front of her artwork with Ms. Roberta

Finally getting her chance to pose with Clifford

Clifford and Caroline

Emma's "Mariposa"

Caroline's "Easter Egg"











Conge 2012

We had a marathon weekend this past week, with the girls' annual school art show on Saturday (blog post forthcoming), a family wedding Saturday night, and Conge (my high school's annual fair) on Sunday. The pics above come from Conge, where there were horseback rides for the kids among many other games and treats. This was by far the main attraction as far as Emma and Caroline were concerned! While most of the other games cost no more than one ticket, the girls' expensive taste led them to spend four tickets each time they rode the horses- no fewer than 4 times each! Of course, there is always a ton to do at Conge, and the girls also enjoyed dancing to the live music with cousin Mary Elizabeth, playing the sand box and rubber ducky games, and convincing Papa Bill to buy them sweet treats all afternoon long. By 4:00, neither girl had had a nap, but both were still wanting to play games and pretend in the school playhouse. Needless to say, I had a  very quiet car ride home, neither girl making it out of Grand Coteau before they were asleep. It was a beautiful day, and as they say, a good time was had by all.