Fairies FAIRIES and more Fairies

Things discussed or made frequently between Kylee and her friends or Kylee and me...:)
-Goblin stew
-Rainbow Magic
-Did the fairies leave me something last night?
-Fairy habitats
-Goblin Traps
-Jack Frost
A month or two back, Ky and her good friends on the bus began talking about fairies a ton and anytime they found a little speck of glitter they knew a fairy had been there. I at one point was worried about Ky's imagination and wondered why she always questioned if things were real and got way excited to run with this. Miraculously on the same night "fairies" left some of their fairy dust on each of the girls windowsills. The jaw dropping moment was priceless and watching them all discuss it was awesome. !
She is now often found making goblin stews. This is just one of her nasty concoctions she came up with. All with an attempt to poison those nasty goblins trying to capture the fairies!

Our "Fairy Habitat" and "Goblin Trap" Builders. A current favorite past time in the backyard which has provided hours of entertainment. Anytime things are messed up outside you often here one say, "I bet the goblins or Jack Frost were here"

On one playdate Ky and her friend made these tissue paper flowers and it still sits on her nightstand in hopes that a fairy will visit. Numerous notes to the fairies have been left inside and sometimes those notes remain there for days (oops) I'm trying to be the best fairy possible. One time she was even left these little fairies as apparently Fairy talk has spread to many of the girls in her class and they all mention what they have received...pretty crazy...are we out of control? I'd like to be a little ant listening to some of these conversations and Ky apparently understands that they can't bring HUGE things!!!
This is a sample of some of the notes she has left and is always so quick to say thank you :) When a note is taken or a little something is left behind the pure excitement is just awesome as Sky and I eagerly listen and she explains all that they must have been up to.
Most of this comes from the Rainbow Magic book series and whatever else her and her friends come up with. I can't complain as I enjoy reading to her in the evenings and she thinks it is awesome each time we finish what she calls a "chapter book".
Kylee's fairy collection. The large one and flower were left by the Easter Bunny and the little ones have been left over time by the fairies in her hand made flower.
So the moral of all of this...anytime you see a little sparkle or hint of glitter, there must be a fairy near by. Keep your eye out!!!! Second, let your kids imagination go wild and aren't you all eager to go read RAINBOW MAGIC...you will be surprised at how many fairies there really are and how much the same plot can repeat itself over and over again.
*We are excited to see Tinker Bell and her friends in Disney

"Mom, What JOB can I do today?!"

6 days to go and counting... The girls are in a total count down mode for Disney and my little plan has worked like a charm! It is often like pulling teeth around here to get any help so the girls decorated Disney containers a few weeks ago and we told them they could earn money to buy their own souvenirs at DISNEY! Kylee thought this was awesome and it is now very common on a daily basis to here, "MOM, WHAT JOB CAN I DO TODAY?!" I was the happiest lady around for awhile but now I'm trying to use it to stop whining, arguing and even homework...I guess I've pushed it a little too far. I should just be happy that the dish washer gets unloaded when I ask, laundry gets put away, dishes are cleared, beds are attempted to be made and I'm left trying to come up with little jobs I can give Kylee...may this continue forever!!!!! You'd think our house was spotless but some how it still looks like a pig sty.

We also made a count down chain at the beginning of the month and Kylee thought it was way too long. She has been shocked at how quickly it is coming to and end though and diligently rips one off each morning on her way out the door for school. Alexis is busy naming each one of the princesses and continually talks about how she is going to get hugs and sit on their laps. Kylee is the most excited to see her cousin Easton who she hasn't seen in 2 years and Skylar can't wait to try out every ride possible in the quickest amount of time as he works on mapping out the parks. On the other hand, I am about to approach my week of planning out every little thing everyone is going to need and figuring out the necessary entertainment for our 12 hour car ride. The excitement leading up to it is almost as fun as the trip or at least helps cushion the cost!!!! We've decided to splurge and finally take a real family vacation that is going to cost us some serious cash but know it will be well worth it. No matter what the age DISNEY ALWAYS FEELS SO MAGICAL!!! If any of you have any tips on the order to do things in or stuff to be sure and see in the parks send them our way. We are eagerly anticipating Saturday when we will hit the road.

Easter Weekend ReCap

Better late than never! My parents and sister endured the 6 hour trip down to be with us for the long Easter weekend and we were sure glad they did. I was spoiled seeing them more often when we lived in Hershey and I miss spending time with them.
My Mom joined us for a "Welcome Spring" picnic at Kylee's school and got to see Ky in action with all her friends. We have loved her kindergarten experience and have been spoiled this year as I begin to research stuff in the Virginia Beach area....may I be wrong! We all know how skeptical I was for this year and look how it turned out...oh why do I worry so much.
We have been spoiled with beautiful Spring weather and on Saturday enjoyed the outdoor downtown Charlottesville Mall and sitting outside for lunch finished by a fun ice skating event. Kylee has been taking ice skating lessons and poor Alexis is left being the longing spectator all the time...so we finally go her out on the ice and Ky enjoyed practicing her moves. It was quite the event as my sister Heather showed us her stuff on the ice and even Grandma got out there too. We sure know how to get the most out of our free coupons and both girls were feeling proud. Easter festivities included: coloring eggs of course, a fun Easter egg hunt with the neighbors in the adjoining backyards and with out a doubt an exciting visit from the Easter Bunny. Lexi sure got into hunting for eggs this year and did a great job watching over them. "mom, make sure Ky doesn't touch mine." Hot and cold was always a fun one growing up which grandpa put into practice for Ky this year.

The girls found their Easter baskets in the van at the end of their scavenger hunt and the excitement in their voices, especially Kylee as she pulls out and explains how awesome each item in the basket is is just priceless and sure makes the Easter Bunny feel really good. Highlights were, Lexi's swimming barbie (just like Ky's and now she has her own), fairies with their own flowers, pez, flip-flops and flowers to plant...kept them busy for a little while. Oh and I can't forget a yummy prime rib dinner by my parents and Conference.Before our good-bye Kylee had some great Grand-ma moments as G-ma worked on teaching her how to sew. Kylee has been dying to get the chance to sew on her own and this is just something her Mother CAN'T teach her. It cracks me up that even when she gets a hole in something she will ask me to set it aside till Grandma comes and can fix it!!!!! Ooops.
She was in heaven as she helped Grandma make her a new BIG Silky and one for Lexi too. She caught on quick and had some serious concentration as you can see. I love her proud and amazed facial expressions and really got a kick out of listening to her explain to me what to do as we attempted a little pillow in the morning before Grandma woke up. I gladly let G-ma take over as they got back to work in the morning making a Silky for Elizabeth (her baby doll) and one for Alexis too as she tries hard not to leave her out or knows if she has her own maybe just maybe she will leave her stuff alone...worth a try. Kylee couldn't get enough and wants Grandma to bring her sewing machine back again next time which will be a must anyway since I always have some project for her. This time we even tailored a swimsuit for Ky so it will fit her the way she wants. I loved watching them work together and can't believe how grown up my little girl is getting.
Thanks for a great weekend with tons of memories even seeing DUKE advance to the championship game...what a thrill for all of us except Sky who stayed upstairs for the game. Alexis even got in a few laughs with Aunt Heather and has learned quickly to cherish the fun moments with her when we get them:)

I'm truly thankful for family and over Easter enjoyed reflecting on the resurrection of our Savior and thankful for all he has done for me making it possible for me to be with this family for eternity.