Big Bugs = Big Fun!

The title says it all!

Farming, Sculptures and Mini Golf

We went to Jia's favorite place this morning - Gale Woods Farm. The girls were excited to collect eggs, climb trees, pick veggies and most of all pet tons and tons of lambs! 

Then we went to Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden. 

We enjoyed the golf, but the girls especially loved feeding the goats there. Willa now has grand plans for the farm she'll have when she grows up!

Field Day

Love these pics of Willa having fun during Field Day!

Piano Recital

Jia did a terrific job at her piano recital today! She practiced so hard and the song was beautiful. She played Symphony No. 94 by Haydn.

 

Performances

We had two school concerts during the day. Jia's grade performed at school at 8:30 am and Willa's was at 12:30 am. Willa was an announcer and did so well! Later, the art teacher told us she cried after Willa's announcement because "my baby did such a good job!" They have such wonderful teachers.

That night, to celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week, the girls stayed up late tonight to see Takao Run, a group that mixes contemporary pop and traditional Taiwanese music.

A fun time!

Mother's Day

What a wonderful Mother's Day. We first had brunch with family at Pizza Luce. Then we did a long bike ride along Minnehaha Creek. We stopped to play at a park, and Jia sat on my lap on the swings. I love that she can still do this. Finally, we trained Peanut on her backyard obstacle course! 

Happy Mother's Day!

Locks of Love

Jia has always been reluctant to trim her hair, so we are especially proud of her decision to cut it off for Locks of Love! She said it makes her feel good inside and she is thrilled with her new cut!

Spirit Week

The girls had Spirit Week at school this week!

Monday - Pajama Day



Tuesday - Career Day (A horse trainer and a marine biologist carrying a sick manatee.)

 

Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day

  



Thursday - Fave Book Character Day

Festival of Nations

Jia and Willa were honored to dance on behalf of the country of Taiwan at the Festival of Nations today! They wore a beautiful costume made of Hakka fabric, which is extra special because Willa is Hakka. They practiced for months, made some terrific new friends, and did a fantastic job! We could not be more proud of them!

We had a great time eating and shopping afterward at the Festival as well!

Glasses

Jia has a new look! She says everything is brighter and clearer. We are thankful for school screenings!