...The End Result...

Here are their aprons. I'm glad you can't see any mistakes from this view. They love playing "kitchen"or "restaurant" and now they can be real chefs!

Learning to Sew

I got a sewing machine for Christmas and have been taking a couple lessons from Mom G. I made an apron for myself and then was sent home with "homework"...making aprons for the girls to play with their kitchen.

Some New Things

We broke out the "saucer" today and Greta loves it! She loves jumping and standing in it!

And the highchair...we are beginning the cereal tonight! Claire loves talking on the phone too.

What is Beachbums Island??

Some friends of ours, along with a few others, started a restaurant in Overland Park, KS. They are hoping to start a franchise of this "kids' pizza joint." It's an ocean theme with huge screen TV's playing these cute cartoons while you eat. It also has a room with games, arcade, and a ride or two, as well as a "live character" walking around. (we missed that part) The girls had a blast at Beachbums Island! Thanks, Jim, for inviting us out! We'll be back...
Beachbums Island is opening March 1. For more information you can go to www.beachbumsisland.com

It's Schooltime!

Each morning the girls participate in "school time". We are going through the alphabet with Jill and she is learning to write one letter a week and practice writing 1-10. We mix up the flash cards of all the letters and numbers she has learned so far and she says them to me. Claire is mainly just working through her colors and shapes...she HAS TO sit at the table with Jill, though. Hopefully Claire is picking up on some things too. ("A" says a-a-a as an apple..)

Playtime

When I ran downstairs for a few minutes, I asked Claire and Jill to "keep an eye" on Greta sitting there. When I returned, this is how they took care of her. Claire had given her anything and everything she could. Now...if only they could share this well as they grow older and play together. Needless to say, it made Greta happy!

Jill loves setting up her doll house, school bus, playground, and all sorts of miss-match people and animals together for loads of fun

Learning to Sit Up

We worked on sitting up some. She's seems to have a stong enough back now, but her fat thighs get in the way of keeping her legs out. Greta's enjoying looking at lots of her toys now. What fun babies are!

She's Stylin'

Today, Greta posed for a picture on the couch with her new outfit she got from Grana and Papa at Christmas! Also, she's wearing one of the adorable bows Aunt Holly (Godshall) made. She's getting so big...almost 6 months

Meet Pops!

Meet our newest member of the family. Yes, "Pops" joined us at Christmas. We thought he could help out at Bible time and sing songs with the girls.
Pops posed for a couple pictures by himself. His voice normally resembles an old-man's voice done by Adam, but even Jill and Claire have practiced speaking their "Pop's voice."

Lately, Pops favorite thing to say during "song-time" is "BEWARE." We sing "Jonah," the Patch the Pirate one, and he loves that verse.

A Package Came...

Grana and Papa - these pictures are for you:
The girls were so excited to find their package in the mail the other day. They love the purses and "heart straws" and have been going shopping with them. The candy inside the purses was a big highlight as well. Thanks!
Greta even got in on the excitement!!

Brush Those Teeth!

Jill and Claire love this part of the day...."Say ahh; say cheese!" We try to do this at least twice a day now. :)

Jill had her first trip to Dr. Childer's office, our dentist and friend. She surprised me by how she kept her mouth opened wide and didn't cry! We learned a few tips and are trying to keep those teeth cavity-free. She has also enjoyed trying out the new "floss-picks" we bought for her. So - brushing teeth IS a highlight in the Godshall family. Thanks, Doc!

Fun Days...Everyday!

Greta loves swinging and laughing at her sisters who often run wild around her.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I'm 5 month's old now!
She's learning to play by herself, too!

Our Little Valentines

For the most part, our girls did a great job taking pictures. Jill and Claire had more fun playing in the little play area with dolls, and were not as anxious to actually take pictures.

Greta's Recent Photo Shoot

Greta is "debuting" her new jumper outfit from Aunt Valarie!
The photographer managed to capture Greta's wet chin of drool. (But - that's the way she often looks right now)

And, ohhh the bows!!!