Irresistably Cute!

First Peak of Spring

First Grade Dance Performance

Happy smiles after a successful dance performance.

My daughters have had many wonderful teachers over the past few years, but one of our favorites is Arianna's first grade teacher this year (Selah had her last year).  She is a very organized, skilled, caring, and compassionate teacher, and she also incorporates art, music, and exercise into the class activities, too.  One of the activities she does with her class each year and several times during the school year is a dance and singing performance.  The kids put on a beautiful costumes purchased in Mexico with funds from the Parent Teacher Club and dance traditional Mexican dances.  It is quite amazing to see a while class full of 1st graders dancing these traditional dances with all the right steps and rhythm.  I'm so thankful that my daughters have this opportunity.

A gift from her Abuelo to buy a treat.

 

Beware of Your Shoes

It may seem like a cliché to say that puppies like chewing on shoes and shoe laces, but I can tell you it is not.  I really don't know what the fascination of shoes is for dogs, but I'm starting to think it has something to do with the fact that shoes get smelly very easily.  And, dogs love interesting smells.  Also, the laces are an excellent puppy chew toy for their tiny teeth.  Nonetheless, it is pretty fun and funny to watch. 

Wordless Wednesday 2-20-13

Hanging on Mommy's Bed

The puppies like to jump on Lilah's downstairs dogbed and play on it or snuggle up on it.  The comforting smell of their mama is what they still like at 6 weeks old.  Here is Prince Eric (whose new name is Roczen), snuggling up with his blanket on Lilah's bed.

A Puppy Field Trip

Showing the puppies to the class.

A little hands-on time.

My girls.

My girls are loving the experience of having darling, little puppies around.  They, of course, know that we aren't keeping them, so they wanted to show them off to their friends before the puppies leave our house.  Living in a rural community is great!  The teachers in all the classrooms are open to animals coming in and welcome the opportunity.   The puppies were as good as gold and remained calm during their visits.  Amazingly, they didn't even have any potty accidents while in the classrooms.  All in all, it was quite a success and meaningful to my girls.  Here we are in Arianna's class, showing off the puppies.

Tired out, snoozing in their crate on the way home.