Computer doctor

hopefully my computer is being looked at by the California Apple minions as we speak. My macbook was making a random popping noise, which is never a good sign, especially in reference to computers. I have apple care for it, so may as well have is sent off for a diagnosis right? I told Claire we were going to the computer doctor when I took her to the the Genius Bar appointment with me. She was pretty impressed with the apple store...“Can we have this?” And “maybe this one mom?”. 

But the best part by far was when we were walking back to the car and Claire says “we’re best friends, right mom?” Heart melted. “It’s fun going shopping together mom, we should do it again” :)

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Parent/Teacher Conference

Here's some feedback Ross and I got during parent/teacher conferences for both girls today:

*Claire is getting more cunning and sneaky. She pushes the limits when she perceives the teacher isn't looking (YEP!)
*Claire and Paige have a lot of similar traits but Claire is more outgoing and extraverted in a group of people, whereas Paige takes some time to warm up to others
*Both nuggets are challenged with "using listening ears" at times
*C is learning how to work out her problems with friends without always running to the teacher to resolve
*They're encouraging Paige to talk and discover new words
*C knows simple addition! 1+1 up to 1+5 :)
*P tries to avoid her veggies at school too
*P no longer uses pull-ups at nap time.
*C is always looking out for P at school

They are going to be a different schools in 2019, waaaaaaaa!

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First show!

I took Claire on a date to see “beauty and the beast” at the Hobby center. She behaved so well and asked lots of good questions afterwards.

"Mom is that the REAL beast?"

Claire was so excited to dress fancy and kept telling me not to tell Paige we were going.

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Running Errands

Claire was insistent on putting on her workout clothes Saturday morning. I agree Claire Bear, you never know when an impromptu workout opportunity might present itself. But, in this case it was pouring outside? when I asked her again why she wanted to wear athletic clothes Claire says, "So we can run to errands mom"

She took "Gotta Run Errands" literally. We do have some hard-to-explain sayings in the English language, don't we?!

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Driving Around

We got a side-by-side for the ranch a few years ago, but I was in the midst of having babies, so I haven't gotten to enjoy it much. But now that we have a house (a toilet!!!) all that changes :)

I took these little nuggets on a "Dora mystery adventure" around the ranch while Aunt D and Granna snuck a little siesta and while the boys handled the deer meat. We had a great time!

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Full Moon

Check out the colors of this full moon, as seen from the ranch. No light pollution out in the middle of nowhere!

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Exterior of Ranch House

Here are some exterior pictures of the ranch house. Hint, it's GREEN! :)

The house is built up on a hill overlooking the property. The porch may be my favorite part. There wasa pretty big drop off (couple feet) but the builder brought out dirt to create a gradual incline/decline rather than putting up a railing.. After all it's all about the unobstructed views (and the safety of 4 little girls).

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