New Chair

This is what Adam got me for my birthday this year. A nice relaxing back patio swing/chair.  And if you can get to one of the chairs before Tora, count yourself lucky!  She thinks she needs to be in one, at all times.

And this ensemble, Tora managed all by herself.  Diaper and snow boots complete with a tinkerbell hat.  Probably only in Idaho is this outfit weather appropriate.  

The Wanderer

A couple weeks ago, we moved Tora from the crib to a toddler bed, in hopes she would be used to it by the time the new baby arrives.

Despite what this next picture may suggest, she does enjoy her new bed and the freedom that comes with it.  And yep, now the three girls are sharing one room.  Getting them all settled down for bedtime can sometimes be infuriating interesting.

However, Tora is such a wanderer!  A couple times I have found her in Mieley's bed, tucked up next to Mieley, sound asleep.  (They are the best of friends when they're sleeping. . .not so much when they're awake).  But lately, I have found Tora here:

I guess that looks comfortable.  She does fit perfectly between the stair and wall, but I do have my safety concerns here.  I found her there the other night around 2 am and again this morning around 6 am.  What to do?  This morning I left her while I went into shower, and about mid shower I heard her go tumbling down the stairs.  Maybe that scare will help her stay in bed???

Air Bound

Last Saturday was Adalyn and Mieley's gymnastic recital.  They both did really well and we're signed up again for another round next year.

Here's before the recital began:

The theme of this year was "Party in the USA!"  Mieley's class was a Tea Party.

Followed by some somersaults and cartwheels.

Adalyn's class was Mardi Gras.

One handed cartwheels.

And now Adalyn can do assisted backhand springs.  Pretty cool.

Here's after the recital with their medals and props.

Great job girls!  Can't wait to see what they can do by this time next year.

**One quick side story.  I had to take the girls in a half an hour early before the recital began and since Adam wasn't home from work yet, he just decided to meet us there.  So I got all three girls loaded into the car and drove to the high school auditorium.  We went in, and I was busy trying to find where the girls were supposed to meet their coaches.  I found the right classroom, took a "before" picture, gave them hugs and kisses and good luck wishes, when I suddenly realized that Tora wasn't beside me and she was no where in sight.  I had no recollection of even the last time I saw her.  I panicked!  The coaches started looking around the hallways, and I ran into the auditorium (which was pretty full by then) and started asking anyone and everyone if they had seen a little blond 2 year old girl wandering around.  No one had seen her.  I ran out of the auditorium and my heart was pounding.  I thought for sure Tora probably went back outside and into the road.  There were cars and people everywhere that night due to a few different activities that were happening.  I've never been so scared.  Seriously, never.  I was about 10 seconds away from running up on stage, grabbing the microphone and making a plea for everyone to help me.  Finally, I went through some doors, and there was little Tora in a corner playing.  I don't think she had even noticed that I had been gone.  Relief flooded through me.  I was so grateful she was okay.  And trust me, she didn't leave my sight again the rest of the night!!