Dariya's School Picture

We just got Dariya's School Picture. I was worried but they really did a good job.

Dariya and the Bike

Here is Dariya with her "2-wheeler" as she calls it

New Dance classes

Dariya getting ready for Dance.

Sarai going to dance for the first time.

Sarai in class. She did very well for never seeing these moves before.

The girls practicing before class. They both love to dance.

Dariya's first test

Today Dariya came home with her first test grades. We're very proud of her.

First Day of School

Wednesday was Dariya's First Day of School. She did decide to take the bus.

I was more scared then she was but she made it okay.

She even came home at the right time on the right bus, I was so relieved when i saw her.

So far she likes it and the new friends she is making.

Sarai is missing her but doing really well on her own. I am also excited about that.

Family pictures

Here's the recent family pictures we've all been waiting for.
It's only been two and a half years and the girls have changed so much.
They are so beautiful and take such wonderful pictures.
We also have a lot of fun. Thank you Bruce for taking them for us.
(sorry some are sideways)

a lost tooth, literally

A few weeks ago Dariya lost her tooth. She showed me her wiggly tooth during the day and by evening it fell out while she was playing outside. She lost the tooth in the grass and she was so sad. Our neighbor told her that the same thing happened to her and she wrote a note to the toothfairy. So... here's her note and a few pictures.

!KITTIES!

Yeah for Kitties!

We fostered kittens for the Maricopa County Control

until they were old enough to be adopted.

The girls loved them, even when they got scratched.

Which is funny that they don't like dogs... Sillly girlies

Dariya's Dance

Madeleine, Dariya, Ahna, Arden, Rachell

She did wonderful. We were very proud of her.

She is enthusiastic and her technique is advanced for a 5 year old.

She seemed to really have fun on stage.

Grandpa's new house

My dad just bought a new house and we were able to go help check it out.

After the girls thorough inspection, the cabinets are deemed worthy; for playing at least.

Water fun

Tempe marketplace has a water area that the kids can play on and beautiful outdoor furniture for the adults. They had a blast while i relaxed. It was fun for all.

Yeah for crashing afterwards.

Hiking at South Mountain

My mom and I love to go hiking once a week. The girls seem to enjoy it too.