A Day of Performances

Today was a really big day for Paigey.  She has been so excited and looking forward to this day all week.  Paige woke up with great anticipation this morning for all that the day had in store. 

First of all, Paige got to be the snack helper at preschool (her favorite job), then she got to go back to preschool at 1:00 to perform in the Christmas program, then to make the day even sweeter, Paige had her dance recital in Jeff City at 5:30.  Then, we ended the evening at El Espolon for some tasty Mexican dinner with friends and family.

You can see the excitement and pure joy on Paige's face as she took the stage for the Christmas program. She was so happy to sing and perform, and she knew every word of her songs.  The preschool classes  sang The Little Drummer Boy and Jingle Bells.

 So proud of our little performer, Paige!

 At the dance recital, waiting to tap dance with good friend, Kacey!

Paige's whole class.

 Taking positions to perform on stage-

there is Paige with her excited smile again!

 Proud of our little performer, yet again!  I said to Paige, "You did such a wonderful job dancing tonight, Paige. I really enjoyed watching you!"  Paige replied, "I did the best I could do, Mommy."  "That is all anyone can ask for Paigey, and you really did a great job!" I proudly said.

Paige with her friends- Addy, Macey, and Kacey!

 We even managed to get a shot of the sisters!  Woohoo! 

(Although Paige is pretty tired of pictures by now...

can ya tell?)

 

More Teeth

Chloe has yet to get her top right tooth, so her Grandpa Loethen calls her his Arkansas girl (having a hillbilly- like smile with three teeth).  I know that is not very nice, but that is some kind of joke that native Missourians think is funny.  Sorry. 

Anyway, Chloe had two more teeth erupt last night, and it is pretty hilarious because they are both on the left side.  One is on the bottom and one is on the top.  So, now Chloe will have four teeth on the left and one on the bottom right.  Poor kid!  She looks pretty cute, though...I would take her with her Arkansas smile any day!

Eye

While laying in bed with me this morning, Chloe pointed right to my left eye and said, "eye."  So proud of her!

Such a Sweet Sound

Today I awoke to the sweet sound of Chloe's voice.  Usually, Chloe wakes up crying for someone to come and get her out of bed.  Today was pleasantly different.  She was calling out to us to come get her with the clear words of  'Mama' and 'Dada.'  She kept saying it over and over and it was so adorable.  She is really getting big so fast!