Somewhere over the rainbow...

Based on the way she posed in her Dorothy dress, I'd say she's got a modeling career in her future, don't you think?

So Jeramy bought a DVD of The Wizard of Oz during the holidays and Natalie loved it. Sure, the flying monkeys are a little scary (scarier than the witch if you ask a 3 year old) but we watched it over and over again. Even Jameson danced during the munchkin songs. 

So when we got wind of the Wizard of Oz sing along at the Tower Theatre, we knew we just had to go. Natalie already had ruby red shoes from her Snow White Halloween costume. And I just happened to have left over blue & white checkered fabric left over from Jameson's birthday party decor (and Grandma Jean's fabric stash). So, I decided the day of to whip up a fabulous dorothy dress for her to wear. And when we learned that her friend Gracie was going to join us, I prayed that there would be enough fabric for a second dress. Voila! Two adorable Dorothy's! 

There goes the poser again... 

Outside the theater; the matching red coats were not planned!

We started our double mommy/Dorothy date with dinner downtown and then walked to the theater. Surprisingly, there weren't as many kids there as there were adults (and we happened to sit in front of the rowdy 20-somethings who were slightly drunk and more than slightly off key). But the girls had a great time and loved looking the part. On our way home that night Natalie kept saying "There's no place like home." I couldn't agree more...

life.

Life is busy. But I really want to share a little glimpse into our daily life these days. I make all of these mental notes in my head like "oooh, I'll have to remember that for the blog", but then it's weeks before I sit down to update it and I've forgotten 75% of the funny stories, sayings and actions these kids have done. 

Natalie's favorite part of baking--licking the beaters!

Jameson steals the stool out of the bathroom to be able to reach things (usually shiny sharp objects) off the counter or in the top drawers. Kitchen utensils, pots, pans, cookie sheets--you name it--his favorite playthings.

Natalie is getting very artistic and has an abstract style going.

Living room fort!

When not in the kitchen, you can usually find Jameson either climbing the stairs or on top of the coffee table.  He likes to stand on anything that he shouldn't! Thrill-seeker!