Disney Princess Classics on Ice

We got to go to see the Princesses on Ice today in Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Center.  We were pretty high up so pictures didn't really come out very good,  but the girl's had fun anyways.  That's all that really matters.  Abby especially enjoyed the show because she is very much into all the princesses. What was pretty funny was that even though she was so into the show, all she did was ask questions a lot of the time. Questions like," how are those shapes on the floor", and "where are all those lights coming from", and "how is that carpet flying through the air", etc.  One question after another.  She is very inquisitive and needs to know everything and thrives on information.  She's going to be so much fun to keep up with when she starts homeschooling.  Maria on the other hand just acted like a typical 4 year old, watching the show, sitting on her daddy's lap and enjoying the attention.  She has no fear of anything, and a couple times, I thought for sure she was going to go right over the balcony. I think this kid needs gymnastics. She especially liked getting to see Tinker Bell. 

Ballet

It was watch night again at Abby's dance class on Tuesday.  As you can see, she is very happy to be there.  I am glad she has something she loves to do and looks forward to every week.  I think this is definitely something she will be doing long term.  Most of the little girls complain about coming every week but all Abby does is count down the days of the week until the next class.  Most of them seem to prefer 1 type of dance over the other, but Abby claims to like both of them equally.  She does pretty good in both ballet and tap, but I think by watching her, she seems to like and do better in ballet.  It is such a joy watching her dance and seeing the way she just sparkles when you talk about dancing.  The little girls all seem to concentrate really hard on learning their steps.  It will be fun watching the dance recital at the end of the year that they have worked so hard on.

Valentine's Day

Daddy got each of the girl's a rose for Valentine's Day.  They also got a stuffed animal from him.  Abby got a pink bear she named Lily, and Maria got a pink dog that she named Rose.  They just love getting presents from their daddy.

Homemade Chicken Stock

I forgot to post a picture of my 1st attempt at making chicken stock back around the beginning of February.  It smelled really yummy all day as I was cooking it, not sure what it tastes like though.  I haven't cooked with any yet.  It sure does look pretty in the jars though.

Christmas Day Pics 2010

Christmas Eve 2010

Kraynaks Christmasland

Fancy Hair Day :)

 We had to go to Lynn's today for my hair appointment and the girls always look forward to going, first of  all because they really like Lynn and John, and because Lynn always does something to their hair.  It's always the start of a big dress up day.  Maria got her hair trimmed and Abby got her hair all curled in long ringlets.  She just loved it.  Abby's hair always curls really well and you could tell Maria was really jealous.  So Lynn went ahead and curled Maria's hair also.  She loved it as well, even though it kind of stuck out a little funny since its so short.  It didn't matter to her though, she thought it was beautiful.  Lynn had also gathered up 3 baggies full of barrettes, clips and soft rubber band thingies and they were thrilled.
They have been playing with their hair for over an hour already.
It doesn't take much to make the girls happy and even 3 bags
full of used hair items will do it.  Thanks Lynn.

Unbelievable!

                                           Will it ever end?

Yuck!!!

Even though I hate snow, the girls still love snow.  Here they are outside playing this evening in about 12 inches we have gotten so far. More snow expected. :(