Nutcracker ("A long one")

The Girls have taken to dance parties rock n roll style, as well as stage performance ballet.  To prepare for an upcoming enrollment in dance class, they were each given a new leotard and ballet slippers, which pretty much are worn anytime they are at home. 

Spring Break

 The Girls had a rotating set of sitters this week during their school spring break, while Mama y Papa were working.  They made trips to two different Children's Museums, Choo Choo restaurant for lunch, trips to the Park and a hike into the Forest to look for deer (we spotted many!).

Caroline enjoying some mild weather on the rings.  V & C decided to take the baby pool out without water, but gave the effect of higher difficulty!  C held this position longer than one would think :) 

C, V and Nonny at a nearby park.  The Girls enjoyed a picnic and pretty much covered every piece of park equipment two times.

Papa and the Girls went hiking in a nearby Forest Preserve.  The Girls enjoyed lunch on a log and also did some exploring and balance-walking along various fallen trees.  Eventually fatigue struck Caroline "Daddy, my legs are tired!", so she enjoyed a shoulder-ride out of the woods.

The entire clan went back into the woods at dusk to look for deer and we spotted 6-8 meandering through the woods munching on grass and berries.  Upon spotting a deer, Caroline would direct the group to another area to look for another one.  Victoria enjoyed following the deer tracks in the Woods.  After our National Geographic expedition, we hit the local DQ for some ice cream!

V and C setting out on a Sunday afternoon hike.  Wellingtons in tow due to some muddy conditions along the Des Plaines River.

Just like A Walk In The Woods!

Dance Party

The Girls like to host dance parties in Daddy's lounge.  What is supposed to be Papa's retreat has quickly turned into a favorite destination for the Girls.  They enjoy throwing on some tunes and bustin a move.  Usually with lights off and a spotlight, they will take turns struttin' their stuff.  C's favorite move is either the "hoola hoop" or the "rockstar".  V says her favorite is the "ballerina" dance.

Perfect Packing Snow

With the warm up on Sunday, the Girls were able to enjoy a snow ball fight (Papa vs the Girls), a build-a-snowman and  the construction of a snow castle.  Surprisingly, neither one of them destroyed it.

They had such a good time that only after 2 hours of hungry stomachs did they go inside for some lunch that Mama was making.  Meanwhile, their friend Lilly and Rosie (not shown) came over to help out.