puppy dawg

On our recent trip to the beach, Vivian insisted on bringing her "Puppy Dawg" everywhere.  We aren't even sure how she acquired this tiny Dalmatian figurine, but she is in LOVE.  If you look closely, you can spot the little guy in every single picture below.  Puppy Dawg had the time of his life!

He was definitely ready for his first visit to the resort pool.

He had a ball splashing in the buckets!

He was included during snack time!

He loved digging on the beach!

He waited patiently for his feet to be rinsed.

He took a boat ride during bath time!

He even snuggled up for pajama time!

(Although I didn't get a picture, 

Vivi DID sleep with him every night!)

He explored old forts in St. Augustine...

and checked out the inside of a real live cannon!

He was willing to go to the beach again...even in the rain!

He ventured out on his own this time...

but not for long!

We're pretty sure Vivian and Puppy Dawg will have many more adventures together!

fun with firsts

The Street girls have experienced several "firsts" these past two weeks.

Vivian attended preschool Open House to meet her Parents' Morning Out teachers.  She will be going to "sissy's school" just one morning a week.

Emma Jane also attended the Open House to meet her 4K teachers.  She made cards for them and insisted on attaching a lollipop to each one!

Emma Jane's first official day of 4K...she was SO proud to pose with the sign she made!

Vivian's first official day of preschool...can you tell she's excited?!?

Big sis was willing to lead the way!

Vivi was a little intimidated at first.

Ready to go in!

Emma Jane was READY for soccer to start this week, but her first practice was cancelled due to rain.  

Our little ballerina-in-training DID have her first day of dance class.  She couldn't wait to try out those tap shoes!

Emma Jane also received her first autograph at a performance of "Pinkalicious".

This was Emma Jane's first play, but she was more excited about socializing with her friends and eating popcorn during the show.

Our girls are making some wonderful memories AND having lots of FUN in the process!

summer playdates

We have been so busy this summer that I have had little time to blog.  I wanted to share a few playdate pics in this post.  After all, friends are what make these otherwise slow summer months fly by in a flash!

fluttering into four!

Our Emma Jane is officially a four-year-old!  She was so excited to celebrate her special day with friends.  Emma Jane has been planning this party for MONTHS!  She chose a butterfly theme and helped pick out many of the decorations and goody bag contents.  Our little artist also hand-stamped butterflies on the goody bags and painted the butterfly clips we used for one of the party treats.  Having a pool party was a MUST for this little fish and she had a ball!  Although the day started out with rain, we were lucky to have clear skies for the party.  Thank you to all of our wonderful friends who were able to attend and make this day so perfect for our birthday girl.    

Happy Birthday, Emma Jane!

We love you!