Always Busy, Even When We're Not...

The weeks following the Daddy Daughter Dance were slow; Macie and I spent our days at school and at soccer.  Even though we didn't have much going on, Mom made sure to capture everything through pictures.

Here I am dressed and ready for soccer practice one afternoon.  I am not sure why Mom didn't find this appropriate; doesn't everyone wear lipstick and headbands on the field???

 There are some moments when she fears that I am growing up too fast.

Then there are moments when I remind her that I am still a little girl playing dress up...

 Either way, she still insists that time is flying by way too fast.  Maybe that's why she takes SO many pictures.

 I'm sure it is apparent, but I really don't mind the time in front of the camera.

 Macie doesn't shy away from the camera either.  In fact, there are some mornings when we are running behind, when she insists Mom stops and takes her picture before we rush off to school.

 

 Presley still has some kinks to work out- she can't quite seem to get the poses right, but she sure gives it her all!

She is becoming quite the ham...

 Every now and again Mom manages to get Nixon looking at the camera.  He just doesn't seem to have the time to stand still... 

For every 100 pictures taken Mom is able to get about 10 usable shots, but boy are those shots keepers!!!

 At the end of the month our school celebrated reading week.  Mom signed up to decorate Macie's classroom and, in true Mom fashion, she went overboard.  The theme was Star Wars, but despite her lack of knowledge surrounding the movie, she was able to create some incredible decorations.

The sign above the door not only had blinking lights to mimic stars in space, but there was a speaker that played the Star Wars theme on repeat!

Here are some of the characters that she created by hand:

Storm Trooper (made out of plastic plates and poster board)

C3P0 (made out of gift bags)

BB8

R2D2 (more gift bags)

Luke (yarn and fabric)

Leia (yarn and fabric)

Chewbacca (yarn, pipe cleaners, and a teddy bear- yes she skinned one to get his fur)

Yoda (a St.Patty's Day top hat with cotton balls and fabric)

Macie's class LOVED their decorations, and Mom was glad all the Star Wars fans approved!

The last day of reading week was Star Wars dress up day.  Macie and I were thrilled!  Two days before, we sprung our outfit choices on Mom, and she didn't have much time to put costumes together.  Thank goodness she is crafty and has a garage FULL of fabric, because we both went to school ecstatic!

Here I am dressed up as Rey:

Here is Macie dressed as Princess Leia- she really got into character...

After reading week we took a break from school to make a quick trip to Disneyland.  Check back soon to see and hear all about it!

Our FAVORITE event of the year: The Daddy Daughter Dance!

A few days before the Daddy Daughter Dance, Mom took us to Lifetime for some haircuts and pampering.

While I was getting my hair cut and straightened, Macie got a spa pedicure.  When I finished, Nixon got his hair trimmed while I started on my toes, and Macie did her nails!

We had a fun afternoon at the spa!

Before school the next day we took some pictures because we felt so fancy with our new hair, toes, and nails!

Though Presley and Nixon were still in their jammies, they wanted in on some photo action...

Mom was still busy working away on our dresses for the dance, so she was extremely grateful that Grandma Judy was visiting and could play with Presley and Nixon! The three of them had all sorts of fun riding bikes, taking walks, etc.

When Saturday finally arrived, Macie, Presley, and I all counted down the minutes until we could start getting ready.  The dance didn't start until 6, so Mom made us wait until 5 to get the process started.  Getting 3 girls ready was a lot of work for poor Mom, but 30 minutes later we were all dressed and ready for some pictures.

Macie went first, and said she felt like a fancy princess in her couture gown.

Mom chose a more grown up silhouette for me this year, but couldn't believed how much I looked like a pre teen...

Mom made Presley a princess ballgown like Macie, and Presley was over the moon excited that she was dressed up.  She ran through the yard smiling and giggling.  Mom couldn't help but feel sorry for the boy that takes her to the prom- Presley can often be described by a line Taylor Swift sings "I'm your worst nightmare dressed like a daydream"...

We took a few more pictures together while Dad was getting dressed to impress his dates.

It didn't take long for Macie to lose the "pretty" poses...

Mom insisted that we take a few more pictures with our handsome Dad before leaving.

Dad didn't oppose at all.  He sure felt special standing there with all this little girls.

Dressed in our furs, we walked to our chariot and took off to the dance.

At the dance we were greeted at the door and given princess crowns and gloves!

Inside we did crafts and met different Star Wars characters.

 After working up an appetite, we hit the buffet and loaded up on mac & cheese and chicken.  Mom loved how Riley help her glass with her pinky out!!!

After gorging on some cupcakes (Presley had 3), it was time to hit the dance floor!

We danced, and danced, and danced...

Dad was impressed with our sweet dance moves...

After a few songs, Dad took 5 so that he could take some priceless videos for Mom to see.  From those videos, Mom learned two things:

1). That Macie really like lyrical dance,

2). Riley dances EXACTLY like Elaine from Seinfeld...

After closing down the party, we came home exhausted from an evening full of fun with our awesome Dad!  

The rest of our month is going to be BUSY.  With school events, soccer, and a trip to Disneyland, we will have lots to share in the coming weeks.