The gloves are coming off

After many days of observing me washing the dishes, Melissa was brave enough to don a pair of gloves.


I must say I am looking forward to our new place having a dishwasher...
it has been 10 years of hand-washing the dishes. 4 more days until the move... and then the gloves are coming off!

Wonderland

This morning we joined Celeste & family at Wonderland. We thought it would be fun for the girls to ride their children's amusement rides.

Celeste was quite thrilled by the rides,

while Melissa preferred not.

Celeste got right in there with the Harley!

Both girls enjoyed the Skeet Ball game,


and Melissa had her first go at bowling!

Retro Barrettes

I found these 'Goody' barrettes (the same as I used to wear as a kid) at Walmart the other day. Melissa is a big fan of them... and it seems she feels 'less is more' doesn't pertain to hair decor.


And I had to wear them too :)



This video shows how Melissa goes all out to pose for the camera! Here she thinks I'm going to take her picture, rather than video her, and she is posing... saying "click".

Musik Class

Melissa just can't get enough of her weekly session at Kindermusik class.


Shake, shake, shake...


dust, dust, dust... (learning house-cleaning skills, what a bonus!)


and smiles all around... there's no doubts here if she is enjoying herself!

Practicing Poise

Melissa practiced walking around the house in my boots today. Not bad for her first time in heels.

Little Gamer

Nana got Melissa her very own little computer with keyboard & mouse. Melissa loves it... not that she really knows what she's doing (yet). I'm sure it won't be long!

Doll House

Today it was time for Melissa to get her first doll house - "Dora's Talking House". Boy it has been a hit!

Stomp your feet

Since Melissa was very small we have read her this book "Barnyard Dance" by Sandra Boynton. We always have kept rhythm with our foot, now the book can't be read without full participation from Melissa!

Make A Wish

It's been a just shy of a year since I purchased this little fairy "get-up" for Melissa, and she finally is at the stage of enjoying it!




Here is her 1 year picture which I bought the props for
(the crown didn't go over too well!)


It's near time for her 2 year pics :)