She had fallen from her nest way up high in our Magnolia tree. I know not to touch a baby bird, but she was walking straight into the street. We knew she's get hit by a car if we didn't move her back. The momma bird (btw, they are Blue Jays) was flying all around trying to check out her baby. Emma was so distressed (see her face in the pic above), worrying about the little bird. 
This little one seemed pretty strong. I'd like to think it was able to survive. We haven't seen it anymore in the yard. It was special for all of us to get to see a beautiful little creature like this up close.
Each year at the end of dance we always have such a hard time choosing gifts for each of the teachers. This year we had four teachers. I like the idea of getting them something they can truly use instead of just a dust catcher. 
My sweet Gracie just unfolds on the stage. She was always such a shy child-until it came to performing. She practices almost daily at home. When recital comes, she's in her element. She feels the music and moves so gracefully to it. I'm in awe of her and this gift God has given her.
Little Emma-what can I say? This child was born wanting to dance-not just at home, but on the "big stage". She will readily admit that she wasn't scared or nervous about recital-just excited. She smiled the whole time. I look forward to watching her blossom just as her sisters are.
Emma and Grace were in the mood to bake this evening. We decided on one of my old favorites-peanut butter cookies. We try to eat healthy but don't always measure up. Today, though, I tried my best to make the recipe a little better for us. The result was a cookie that was just as tasty and hopefully not as bad for us as the others. 
She always wants to get her way and says some of the cutest things. Yesterday when I woke her up she wanted to tell me about her dream. She said she was at Peter Rabbit's house and danced with a horse. How sweet is that?
These are simple enough to put together without instructions, but if you need them you can find them here.
While we were shopping that day I went ahead and bought ribbon and buttons to make a matching hair bow. Emma just loves all her butterflies!
(The inside of Emma's bag)
Emma's polka dots looked so pretty, we decided to use them to make her friend Olivia a purse for her birthday. This happens to be the same fabric Olivia has for her bedding and curtains in her room. I also made her a crayon roll and we included a coloring book. Olivia is getting ready to go to England to visit family. Hopefully this will make the long plane ride easier.
(Olivia's purse and crayon roll)
