puddles

One of my favorite things:

watching Ains splash in puddles after a thunderstorm.

This vid was from early June - I didn't catch any vids from this afternoon's puddles splashing... which was considerably cuter in green froggie boots and a pink skort. :) But it's still wonderful.

Big Girl Now

Our little sweet pea is heading to the "big school" in the Fall.  She talks about it nearly every single day.  BIG. SCHOOL.  She'll be down the hall, 4 doors from momma. They call it Nursery School. 

last day of nipsy - racing to the door when Daddy arrived to pick her up

Nipsy (fond name for: NPCCC) was such an incredible experience for us all.  We couldn't possibly be more grateful.  The teachers are so loving, devoted, and knowledgeable.  Here are a few snapshots to bring you along on her now-finished daycare journey:

mother's day "tea" - I love having my baby girl near me on a work day!

back in the day -- she started at 10 months.  We used to nurse in the rocking chair at drop-off and pick-up.

little conversation with her dear friend, Lilly, whom she still loves

first birthday

nap time

being a 'work man'

buggy ride! (that's Lilly, again, sitting next to her)

she is widely known now (among the entire NPS community) as a little teacher in the making

loves listening to storytime!

sometimes a little cranky

field trips!

playground

BFF

snack time

Fun Bus!

Good bye, friends!  Here's to summer with mommy and then a whole new chapter of life.

Ballet

Ballet Class at CHAW: capitol hill arts workshop

is one of Ainsley's most FAVORITE things!

here we go!

bye mommy!  kids only!

lots of energy after class

dancin' in the streets - the ENTIRE way home!

 

Billy Elliot - you have competition!

At last! The day of the recital for parents!

look at that turn-out!

"and a nice big curtsy" ~ Ainsley

Her teacher has asked that she join the next level up for the summer. 

 {heart}