Disney on Ice

Last Thursday, I took the older two on a date to see Disney on Ice.  I was unsure if they would enjoy the show since we haven't seen many of the Disney movies, but thanks to Disney mass marketing of their princesses and Pixar movies, C & F knew all the characters (except Pinocchio).  They had a blast.  Here are some before and after pictures.  PS - I didn't take my camera into the show in fear of it being confiscated.

This is what I get when I ask Charles to "smile"

 

A little better

 And...we're done

 These two fellas had a nice little home date.

Introducing Minnie!

 And Buzz Lightyear!

3.5 months

Visit from the Fire Department

Last Wednesday, C and F's school had a visit from the fire department to help learn about community helpers.  W and I ventured up to there to check it out and snap some pics.

Teaching the kiddos not to be scared of this guy in a fire.

 Waiting in line to use the water hose.  How much do I love those little red boots?!

 C's turn!

 Now Fran's

Mr. Fireman posing for a picture

C's teacher makes them walk everywhere with a "bubble" in their mouth so they won't be loud.  I think it looks pretty silly, but it works.  With 8 boys and 4 girls, she runs a tight ship.

Wordless Wednesday

Citadel Parade

We made our way downtown to see the weekly Citadel Parade, and it was a sight to be enjoyed.  I absolutely love taking the kids to see this tradition.  Jacob went with us last year (my pics from last year were better, see here, but I did have an extra little bundle to keep me occupied).  This year he was working hard in the cath lab so he couldn't make it.  Instead, we met up with our fun playgroup, and they kids had a blast. 

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Not fond of the cannons

More cannons

Girl Talk

Checking out something interesting

 Cuteness

Pushups after the parade

Grandparents Day at School

Since both sets of grandparents live out of town, we had to improvise with the parentals.  It was so fun to see the children at their school, in their classrooms, with their friends.  Here are some sweet pictures.