Hershey Chocolate World

We took the kids to Chocolate World in Hershey last Friday. They had off school for Spring Break. After the tour, we let them pick out some candy. AnaGrace saw these cookies and pressed her face right up to the glass.....Decisions, decisions.
I don't think that I ever saw so much candy in one place....yum. Jeremiah chose Kit-Kat and DaniRae chose Reese's Pieces and Dan bought us a Take Five.
Speaking of Take Five...we took this picture for all of the Aunts and Uncles (and Daddy and Mommy) who can't resist Take Fives.

Sisters

The girls can be really cute together at times. They still seem to be able to know how to really push each other's buttons quite well. But here are a few pictures of the "silver lining."

DaniRae and Molly

DaniRae still enjoys her Molly doll. She especially enjoys dressing up the same as her doll.

Chocolate Covered Toddler

There is nothing more irresistible in our family than fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies. AnaGrace certainly know what cookies are. The chocolate chips make such a yummy gooey mess when they are a little warm. She was enjoying herself. (Actually, this wasn't even that bad....like the time my alter-eg0 Crazy Mom showed up and let the kids finger paint with chocolate pudding...Ugh).

Bubble Machine

Here is the picture of AnaGrace with her bubble machine that she so enjoys.

DaniRae's 6th Birthday

It is hard to believe that DaniRae is a big six years old already. What a fun and interesting six years it has been. We tease her that by the time we heard that very first scream at the hospital (and believe me, it was a screaming, ticked cry), we knew we were in trouble. She has been a delightful bundle of energy that keeps us smiling and laughing (and yes, at times, pulling our hair out). She has a "heart of gold" that would do anything for anyone, and for that we are so grateful. We started off the morning with what is becoming the traditional candle in the pancakes.
She requested a ladybug cake this year which was very easy to accomodate.
She loved opening presents....I mean really, who doesn't? Jeremiah got her this....her response was "What is it? A Bag of water?" After we all laughed, we pointed out the new fish and a snail to clean the sides of the tank. (Yes, Ben, see what you have started.....Me, (the anti-pet person) now has a dog, 2 fish, and a snail). Our new addition's name is Spotty. The snail doesn't officially have a name yet, but I think we may be leaning toward Schneider (after Hermie).
Dan and I got Dani an American Girl doll. She was thrilled. We were commenting later on how much fun it is as parents to do special things for your kids and to bring them so much happiness. We walk a fine line between not spoiling them, but also bringing them joy. It was so much fun to see her face light up at receiving Molly.

AnaGrace's First haircut

These pictures are a couple weeks old by now, but that's okay. Ana got her first haircut ever a couple weeks ago. She did a great job (even though she looks scared). It actually isn't even that noticeable. Just a little bit cut to frame her face and even it up a little bit.