Watch out China!

So, i know they are a little old to get their start in gymnastics, and they may end up being twice as tall as most gymnasts, but our girls had their first real lesson today. I wasnt able to attend, but I heard they were no other kids in class. Laurin took one and 'Miss Heather' took the good one. I got the girls (with Laurins help) to reenact what they learned in class. Why Sanna decided to lay on the hardwood floor and tuck herself in under the rug I will never know. I think they hit all the highlights in the video. Walking up the wall is still my favorite. On a fun note, Sanna has taken over as our biter. Riley hasnt bitten in months, but Sanna is full steam ahead. Diva!!!

Pretty Pretty Princesses

State Fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, its official. Our girls can call themselves Hoosiers. They have been to the Indiana State Fair. We got there bright and early, which means we got a prime parking spot and avoided the crowds. It also meant that I couldnt get a fried turkey leg right when I walked in. Apparently the food doesnt really open until 10am despite the fair opening at 8. We also gambled by not taking a stroller, which may seem idiotic knowing that the fair is a mile or so in length. We got to pet pigs, goats, llamas, ponies, and cows. We also got to wash our hands multiple times. The girls were true to form. Riley stayed right with us and was upbeat all day. Sanna dragged her feet and layed down a few times. Nobody had a meltdown, which was good. The best was the little farming station they had. The girls followed a path where they participated in multiple farm activities (getting eggs from chickens, picking vegetables, feeding animals, etc.). The kids were supposed to take one thing from each station to put in their basket. Sanna tried to fill her basket at the first station. She also didnt understand the concept of brining her products to the market for sale at the end. She reached into the buckets of fake vegetables and tried to fill up some more. They did give the girls fake money at the end which allowed them to 'buy' a juice box. Also, the girls each got their own orders of fried butter (this years special treat). Sanna ate hers in about 30 seconds, while Riley was a little unsure about the wad of caloric gold.

Lazy Sunday

A trip to the Iannucci's backyard results in an impromptu photo shoot. As Laurin was getting 21 bug bites I went through almost a whole roll of film. Even Max got some love.



When Riley saw this picture this morning she said 'Erin has the coolest shoes ever'. She forget that those were her shoes before the became Erin's. We bought them in her rapid foot growth phase and she only got to wear them a couple times. This is my favorite Erin photo yet.

This video is Riley's directorial debut. She has a very unique eye. I think she got it from me.

Goats are fun.

This isnt their wildest potty-jumping session but it was a pretty good time. No injuries yet.