Its Hot Chocolate Darling

Set the Stage

The girls couldn't wait for Elijah to take a nap so that they could put together an uninterrupted "tea party."  They got out some nice linens, table cloth and napkins.  They found a center piece and some candles, as well as a few other of their precious items to display.  Becca got out the nice china and crystal, and Jocelyn prepared the finger foods. 

Both girls found the perfect outfit, put on their makeup and came back downstairs with lifted chins and high manners.  I heard things like, " this is fabulous, darling.  This is such a lovely table.  These are wonderful little foods.  This hot chocolate is delicious."  I was giggling in the back ground, at such sophistication.  My girls are the best and I don't think they will every grow out of dressing up.  If they are anything like their mother...they will find excuses to play and dress up even as adults. :)

 

 

A Proud Day for a Daddy

HOOP TIME
I was very excited that our home has a lovely patio out the back door.  I envisioned getting a furniture set for enjoying the evening summer time warmth.  Josh had other plans....

Took Josh all afternoon to get the hoop set up and Elijah was right along side him at the very end ready for some hoop time.  Elijah has claimed Becca's pink ball for now, maybe one day soon he'll realize the pink ball may not be the one for him.  He can't get enough of dunking!  He wants Josh and me to lift him up so he can dunk then hang on the rim for a bit.  Jocelyn is building arm strength and confidence to finally get the ball high enough to make a shot.  I have to admit, our patio is not the relaxing retreat I was hoping for, but it's probably a lot more fun for everyone.