Smudge

So the puppy is an 8 week old puggle.  Amelia decided to name him Smudge.  He is quite a good little dog so far.  He is very relaxed.  He loves Buddy.  The cat HATES him and hasn't even been in the house since Smudge arrived.  Amelia is very excited to teach him tricks.  Nina is just happy to see him playing.  Smudge really likes stuffed animals and has a collection of them from the dollar store now.  In just one day he has brought a lot of joy to our family. 

Puppy Day

I know that I am several, several months behind in posting and I will catch up but here is the most exciting thing that has ever happened to Amelia.  SANTA BROUGHT HER A PUPPY!  He had to bring him early though so he didn't get squashed by the presents in the sleigh.  Nina and I woke up from nap on Friday and there was Smudge sitting in the living room.  Amelia sure was surprised when she got home from school. 

Someone Found a Marker

First Day of First Grade

My First Grader

She is big now, you know.

Lining up outside the classroom

Nina was so sad to leave her sister.

She was sobbing and yelling "sister!"  She was pretty pathetic actually.

While we were driving to school Amelia told me "Mom, time sure does go fast."  Truer words have never been spoken!

Dentist

Amelia had a dentist appointment before school started and the dentist was nice enough to squeeze Nina in at the same time.  It was Nina's first appointment.  She started out very apprehensive but then the hygenist got her to taste the cookie flavored toothpaste and she was much more agreeable to the process after that.  She made the poor lady brush her teeth for like 20 minutes while we waited for the dentist.  Both girls are cavity free! 

The Zoo

Feeding the giraffes

Nina on the carousel

Amelia on the carousel

My not-so-little-anymore Amelia

Ent has their company picnic at the zoo every year.  We love it.  The animals are so active in the evening and the girls get to ride the carousel as many times as they want. 

Nina Turns 2

Nina always scratches the trees like a little bear cub

Party picnic

Nina and the pinata.  She expected everyone to cheer for her every time she hit it.

Blowing out the candles.

The boucer

I know this post is 3 weeks late.  But, in fact, Nina did turn 2.  We had a great party with lots of fun, food, and friends.  Nina loved blowing out the candles (but not before she took a big bite out of it before it was lit.)  What can I say about little Nina?  She is my fiesty little monster and I wouldn't have it any other way.