We got school photos back today and I have to actually admit that this is a decent one. Last year...it was a bit of a disaster...completely out of focus. This year however, I actually love it. Just don't hate me for the pony pompoms, she insisted we get them and hey, you're only four once right!
Forgive the craptacular photos, I just couldn't resist this one...Piper loves the swings(I still can't get Paisley in one), and before Paisley took her tumble, shewas having a grand time on the swings at the playground. I'd love a swingset at home, but we can't justify the expense just yet. Maybe in a few years.
Short story...little one falls four feet from slide at playground...lands directly on head. Parental units have heart attacks, take little Snowflower to urgent care, she gets the thumbs up but parents still in shock. If there was just a way to cover our kids in bubble wrap for the rest of their lives...we'd be good. The graze isn't bad, but it is a reminder of things to come.
For the first time ever, Paisley actually wanted to ride her 'red' bike today! Since it was so lovely out we took advantage and set the kids up in the Cul de sac. Paisley actually agreed to wear her helmet, which is HUGE progress...perhaps yesterdays tumble gave her some food for thought? More on the tumble later...for now...some cute bike photos! Obviously the bell was the highlight, the pedals were deemed...highly inconvenient. Daddy gave out some last minute tips on not texting, uh I mean bell ringing while riding!
well, like a really really slow rocket that hasn't been ignited.
Still, she seemed quite pleased with herself.
Big sista kept a careful watch on her...just in case.
I expected there to be a few children in attendance but it turned out it was just Piper and she was in her ELEMENT!
She had such a blast and all the photographers and stylists were wonderful. The shoot turned out to be a 'bedroom scene', how cool is that! 
She got to wear jammies and eat rainbow colored cereal and pb&j in BED!
Her favorite part of the job was the jumping! She was so excited she screamed out
"oh-my-gosh-mummy-can-i-really-jump-on-the-bed?!!"
and she did...with exuberance!
It was a really nice experience for her and will lead to more work. The Director and Photographers couldn't believe how well mannered she was and how well she follows directions (uhem, that doesn't happen at home so go figure!).
