a day for mom

Since Paul had to work on Mothers' Day this year, he and the girls took me on a picnic at the capitol the day before. We enjoyed a yummy lunch and had a "ball" exploring the grounds. Emma Jane loves to climb the trees on the capitol grounds and Paul took some great pictures of the girls with their mama! We stopped for icecream on the way home. I've never seen little Vivian so excited! She impatiently boo-hooed while waiting at the table for her icecream, but as soon as she spotted her daddy coming towards her with it, those tears turned into giggles and bounces of pure joy!

grooving girls

We have been going to the Rhythm and Blooms concerts since we moved to Columbia.  The concerts are held at the botanical gardens every Thursday night in the month of May.  Last Thursday we met some good friends for another night of music and fun.  This was the first time we attended a concert that was actually held in the outdoor amphitheater they have in the gardens.  Emma Jane and Vivian had a ball dancing with their friends.  Vivian danced her little heart out ALL night long.  It's hilarious to watch her groove to the music! 

 

this little pigtail

Vivian proudly wore her first pigtails earlier this week...

Say cheese!

Pat your knees!

Touch your toes!

Off she goes!

 

Out and about to show everyone her new do!

pink pup

   While researching dogs a few weeks before Loula joined our family, Emma Jane told us she wanted a pink puppy.  Of course, we told her that this request just wasn't possible.  Little did we know, her wish would come true!  Emma Jane's pink chalk drawings were obviously very interesting to our curious pup.  Loula came over to check them out, rolled all over them (which did NOT make Emma Jane very happy!), and instantly became a pink lab puppy!  The centipede crawling along the sidewalk also became victim to the pink dust.  Little Miss Pink Princess was thrilled! 

sticking together

A walk in the park is always nice with your sister by your side.

Sisters who swing together...stay together!

Snack time!

zoo date

While Emma Jane is in preschool, Vivian usually gets dragged along on the errands that are easier to manage with one child in tow.  I'm trying to take Viv to do something special that is just for her at least once a week.  On this day, we had a date at the zoo!

First stop...the birds in tuxedos!

Waddle like a penguin!

She was very intrigued by all of the birds...

It's much more fun to push this thing!

This little monkey...

liked watching the monkeys!

Who's in here?

There you are!

It was safe to pet the lion cub statues,

but she was scared of the mama lion!

Oh, how I love these cheeks!

Our sweetpea is growing up way too fast!