Thursday, June 25, 2015

Avika at Ten Months

This little monkey has been home ten months!
Not a lot of new things to report.  We are enjoying summer, trying to stay cool and entertained.  The heat and the sun don't seem to affect Avika, which doesn't surprise me one bit.  New Delhi is probably not the hottest place on the planet, but it sure felt that way when we were there, so she manages the heat very well.  She is great at entertaining herself getting into trouble every single second of every day.  I'd love to say that she is so cute that all of her mischief just makes us laugh, but that's not the case!  It's especially hard since some recent health issues have left me really fatigued and it's hard to keep up with her.  I remind myself daily that three-year-olds grow into four-year-olds and that this is (hopefully!) a phase.  This is her I-am-not-amused face when mommy is disciplining her...
 
Showing off her dress!  At least she let's me dress her in whatever I like.  We are working on her dressing/undressing on her own and potty training.  It is slow going but she really loves learning new things. 


Playing in the sprinkler in the front yard.  The kids filled up the winter sleds to make mini splash pools.  Avika loves to get wet!
 

 Jumping on the trampoline- a favorite!  Avika loves being outside at all times.  Coming inside always results in a major fit- fortunately we have had beautiful weather lately and the kids have been playing outside a lot.

 
She is growing so fast!  Love this beautiful smile!


Friday, June 05, 2015

Last Day of School '15

School's out for summer!  Isaac and Delia finished up this week and Miles finished a couple of weeks ago.  The kids are thrilled (can you tell?) - I am scared and a little excited to have the whole summer together.

Miles Kindergarten Grad

We finished up our seventh year at New Horizons as Miles "graduated" from kindergarten.  What a handsome grad!


Avika at Nine Months

Avika has been home nine months!


Miles reading a book to Avika.  I'm glad these two has so much time together this school year with Isaac and Delia gone most days.  Avika has the most sibling rivalry with Miles, so any time with just the two of them is good.

Avika can be pretty dramatic- she is pouting about something here, giving me her so, so, so sad eyes.


The girls wanted matching hairstyles this day. These sisters have the most fun!
 


Working on feeding herself and sitting in a big chair instead of the high chair. 

Playing on the scooter at Miles' preschool.  Miles is off to kindergarten in the fall and Avika will start at New Horizons so it will be her school soon.

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

The Yard that You Mow

 Hooray!  Isaac is old enough to learn how to use the lawn mower.