Last night Aliya and Kiahna got new DORA umbrellas from Mimi. Kiahna doesn't understand what umbrellas are for--she is just happy that it's a DORA toy! She keeps saying, "Dora! Dora! Dora!"
Aliya understands that umbrellas are for the rain, so she was very happy today to discover that it was raining! It could not have been timed more perfectly. She also does not limit herself just to the rain--she still loves to play with the umbrella INSIDE! I tried to take a good picture of them together at Niah's school, but they were too excited to stop and pose for a picture.
We joined Niah's class for her field trip today. We went to Harn's Homestead to celebrate the 100th birthday of Oklahoma. It could not have been a more gorgeous day! It wasn't too hot or too cold, and there was a nice breeze to keep the bugs away.
They learned how to make rope, they learned what items they would need to bring on their wagon, and they pitched a tent!
Kiahna loved every minute of it. Besides all the activities, there were lots of young girls in Niah's class who wanted to hold her and walk with her. She definitely got a lot of attention! Finally, enough was enough...she had to take a break! She took about an hour nap before waking up for more fun!
These faces sure look familiar...I know I have seen those bandits somewhere before! I better keep my eye out for them...sure would be nice to have the reward!
The girls had to make their own stake and flag for the land run. At high noon, hundreds of kids lined up to wait for the signal to "stake their land"! Aliya waited in line for several minutes, but quit after hearing the first gun shot go off. Aliya was happy to "hang out by the wagon" and eat snacks. Niah raced to stake her claim, but had trouble finding "the perfect home".
One of Niah's classmates has a little brother the same age as Aliya. Aliya tells everyone that he is her boyfriend. They love to play and run around. Actually, she loves to chase him--he is not always so interested.
Only those in my family will appreciate the next picture...IT'S THE JEAN SKIRT--the skirt that never dies! There is a hilarious story behind the jean skirt, but I will not expand upon it at this time.
We had a great day, but we were tired by the time it was over. We went straight home and took a nap!
Kiahna turned 18 months on April 14, 2007. She is growing up so fast! There are only a few traces of a baby left--the rest is big girl! She has to do everything like her big sisters! She understands most everything you tell her, and now she is wanting to tell you all that is on her mind--most of which is DORA!!! She gets SOOOO excited anytime she sees or hears Dora. I don't know if I can handle another 3 years of intense Dora admiration--it might push me over the edge! Aliya's love for Dora has cooled down--now we love other things like princesses, Clifford the Big Red Dog, ballerinas, etc.
