Nursery Rhyme Parade!

Amelia's kindergarten grade had a great nursery rhyme parade today at school! Each kinderoo picked a nursery rhyme to dress up as, then participated in the parade around the school. They went through the library, cafeteria, office, Galaxy (kidstop) and back to their classroom. Everyone loved it!

When we got back to their room, each kindergartener started their public speaking careers and recited their chosen nursery rhyme for the rest of the class and attending parents. Amelia chose "Hickory Dickory Dock." (We largely chose this one because we had already bought a clown costume, and the clock from this nursery rhyme was the closest thing we could think of where she could get away with wearing the clown costume!).

Here are photos of Amelia in the parade, and a video of her performing her rhyme:

Trick or Treat 2012

It was a fun night in Maple Grove trick or treating through the neighborhood! Mira's friend Kassidy and her parents surprised us and came trick or treating with us. Mira was thrilled to see her friend from school last year!

 My "dementor" and clown!

 Getting candy at my friend Becky's house:

 This house does it up right!

Apple Jack's 2012

As is our autumn tradition, our family of four made our way to a local apple orchard/pumpkin patch. This year was Apple Jack's in Buffalo. The girls enjoyed petting the animals, the pony ride, the wagon ride, and just playing on the hay. Some highlights:

 

Swim Meet/St. Michael/Oct. 20-21, 2012

Mira had her first non-Life Time Fitness swim meet today, so this is the official one! She entered 4 events (50M freestyle, 50M backstroke, 50M breaststroke, 50M butterfly). Today she competed in the freestyle and backstroke. Tomorrow is the breaststroke and butterfly.

Mira did really well! I was so focused on taking photos of the freestyle, that I didn't even note the time or how she placed. Oops!

Mira and her friend Kassidy:

 Getting ready for her first heat:

 Waiting in line for the 50M freestyle race:

 On your mark. Go!

 Last stretch of the freestyle:

 Touching the wall at the finish!

 Race is over. Out of the pool!

 With her ribbon for participating.

 In line for the 50M backstroke:

 Ready to begin the backstroke:

 Her time and place. Mira was in lane 1 for both her races. She placed 3rd in the backstroke!

For the backstroke, Mira had a time of 1:03 and placed 3rd in her heat. She was so proud of herself (and Mom and Dad are super proud too!). We were glad her heats were close to each other (only 35 minutes apart), because there is a lot of waiting around at a swim meet. We were able to leave after her 2nd heat and were home by 10:30. Tomorrow is the same schedule. Looking forward to seeing how she does!

School photos 2012-13

Mira and Amelia's school photos came today!

Amelia in kindergarten:

 Mira in third grade:

Running the bases

Our family was invited to a corporate sponsor brunch at Target Field this past weekend. Because of Chris's work with Park Nicollet and the Twins, we were all able to enjoy seeing the Champions Club inside Target Field! As an added bonus, we were able to go into the Twins dugout and out onto the field! Chris and the girls ran the bases, and the Mira and Amelia were able to get up close and personal with TC, the Twins mascot!

They had a face painter, who both girls got to visit TWICE!

 

 TC stopped by during breakfast. Mira got the biggest kick out of him!

 

 Sitting in the Twins dugout:

 

 Running the bases at Target Field. I'm thinking this won't happen again!

 

 Mira racing Chris home!

 Amelia bringing in a run for her team.

 Loving sisters.

 The family on home plate!