Deja quatre ans...

Four years ago...

and today.

Yesterday was Chloe's birthday ("for the real," as she likes to say. We had a wonderful day! When she awoke, Papa was already at work, and so we saved presents for the evening. We did call Papy and Mamie and opened their lovely princess dress (above) and jewelry (including clip on earrings!). She adores it! The girls and I went to the bookstore, and Chloe picked out a new book of her choice: The Princess and Frog. She is so excited for this new movie to come out in December. We went out for a fun pancake and sausage brunch (some of her favorite foods). Then she napped, and Papa was home. She opened our present--a Melissa and Doug Princess Castle. She loves it! It fits her little princess Polly dolls and figurines perfectly.

After some play time and a special surprise from her best friend Ava (she brought Chloe flowers...so sweet), Grandpa, Grandma, and a few other relatives came. We had a great dinner, a princess cake (decorated by me--that's another story!), and more presents. Chloe got some clothes, barrettes, hat and mittens for winter, a beautiful Barbie doll, a tool set (something she has really wanted for awhile), and some more dress up things (including more earrings--I have never seen clip-on earrings for kids until today).

Today, Chloe is taking a birthday treat at school, and Saturday, she is having six friends over for a princess-themed party, so the festivities continue....

Chloe's first day of school

Chloe started school today, and she did so great! She jumped right in and played at the sand table with a little boy. When I picked her up, she eagerly shared all she did, including reading Five Little Monkeys, which she remembers incredibly well for only having read it once, playing with Play Dough, playing with sand, drawing pictures, and (of course) having a snack. She was so happy to have a paper (her picture) to bring home in her backpack. Overall, it was an incredibly positive experience!

Way to go, Sweet Pea!

Margot marche!

We just spent a wonderful extended weekend up north, and little Miss Margot had a big surprise for us: she finally started walking! After showing signs of readiness for the last two months, she just decided Saturday to get up and start. Now it is the only thing she wants to do. We are all so happy for her!

Tranche de vie

Après avoir peint deux tableaux à l'eau ("La maison de Papi et Mamie" et "Tablier et Serpents"), Chloé a créé sa première image avec le logiciel Paint.

Miró, prends garde à toi.

Tranche de Vie, 06/26/2009

Note: I hope to make "Tranche de Vie" (in English, "Slice of Life") a recurring blog entry detailing the current likes, dislikes, and activities of the girls.

Margot's new word: saying "cheese" when I take a picture

Margot likes: wagon rides and being out and about* (and saying "hiiiiii" to strangers)

Margot dislikes: having her diaper changed without a "boot" (book)

Margot's new skill: climbing furniture (yikes) and standing on her own

Margot's new favorite toy: Duplo blocks; she likes to unpack them and put them away, and work on connecting them

Chloe's new favorite song: The Beatles' "Carry That Weight"

Cute Chloe moment: overhearing her explain to Papa at breakfast today that all of The Beatles are boys even though they sometimes sound like girls

Chloe's looking forward to: making crepes with Mamie in France

Chloe likes: being outside a lot, especially running around in her swimsuit* in the sprinkler*

Chloe dislikes: the dark and monsters

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*to be out and about= etre de sortie (I'm not entirely sure on this one)
*swimsuit=maillot de bain
*sprinkler=arroseur/jet d'eau

Chloe commence la gymnastique

To help the French readers, I have translated some of the more difficult words. Let me know if this helps...


Chloe started her gymnastics class today and, oh-my-goodness, was she so cute in her little leotard.* This class was again just for kids--no parents allowed--and Chloe had no problem saying goodbye and running in with the rest of the kids. She really enjoyed it, especially jumping on the trampoline. She'll be going twice a week up until our French trip.

Also, here is a picture she drew recently that I just love. She called it "Man Sleeping"* and was proud that she drew his eyes closed. The little circle in the sky is the moon.






leotard=collant
Man Sleeping=Bonhomme qui dort

Plus des photos de notre sejours

My dad added his pictures to his flickr page, so here are some of his from our trip up north.

This reminds me that Margot likes to feed herself now using a spoon!

I love this picture. The only thing missing is Jerome.

Chloe with her fishing pole and the fish she caught; naturally (for her), she wore a dress fishing.