Claire's first horseback riding lesson

Claire's first lesson on Scooter!

I love watching the girls learn how to ride! 

2nd grade history poster presentations

Ellie and Claire prepared their History Poster Presentations. 

So thankful for Ting who loaned us the perfect costumes. 

Claire presented Hagar & Ishmael.

Ellie presented Joesph as a Slave. 

Both girls did such a great job and were so articulate and poised while presenting. 

Love these two and watching them thrive at school. 

E&C's LIttle House in the Big Woods Party

The Girls read Little House in the Big Woods in their class and then celebrated with a party before heading off to break! 

Ellie and Hannah all dressed up for the party! 

I love this class picture! 

Claire making butter.

line dancing

Was so much fun watching them with their classmates. 

E&C Ear Piercing!!!

For their birthday - Ellie and Claire were given the opportunity to get their ears pierced. We did it right before Spring Break.

Claire signing at Silver Safari. 

Ellie checking out earrings. 

Ellie ready to go! She was so brave and willing to go first. 

getting a little nervous - they use 2 people and they use disposable ear piercers so nothing is re used. 

done! she was instantly happy and NO tears! 

Love this!! she was so happy. 

claire was assessing the earrings and she was definitely thinking again about if she wanted piercing. 

before going - I asked Claire if she wanted to skip it. She told me she wanted to do it. 

she was sad after but didn't cry.

she was done and was still not sure. 

still unsure. 

it sunk in!!! Claire is finally happy! 

after a fun dinner at Prossers - kids all in a row watching a movie. Lots of evenings spent with these families. 

The next day - Bill gave the girls the Jade earrings we purchased for them when we were in New Zealand. I have a matching pair.