Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Kiki this morning. The girls loved spending the weekend with Kiki and I know the feeling was mutual. It was a short visit but so much fun. Thank you for coming to visit us in Washington. We love you!
The girls were a little out of it after the early morning drive to the airport and saying goodbye. It's never fun saying goodbye. 
It's sunny today so we all headed to the farmer's market at the park downtown for lunch. I packed food for the girls and the grown-ups got to snack on Oregon strawberries. Addie and Bella got balloon animals made, ran around in the grass, played on the playground and enjoyed the great fountain. It was a beautiful day to be outside with our family. 
The rain pushed us to the indoor playground in the neighborhood. Last year Addie was much more daring in her play. This year she was more cautious and scared of the slides and other kids. The show was over when she grabbed a woman's hand that she thought was Emily's. The shock she got when she realized it wasn't Emily sent her wailing for home. Bella was the daredevil this time. Last year she slept in her car seat as Addie played. Crazy what a year can do.
It's not a visit to Washington without the rain. We attempted a walk to the playground when it was sprinkling. Soon there was a good rain coming down and we had to race back to Grammy's house. It's a huge fight to get pants on my eldest daughter. I gave up and let her wear long socks. 
Addie digs umbrellas. Especially pink Princess umbrellas. Addie said she didn't want a sweater with a "head coat" (a.k.a. hood). Bella didn't mind her head coat for a little while. Then she pulled it down.
Kiki, Aunt Megan and Aunt Emily have arrived for the long weekend to hang out and play with the girls. It's a full house and Addie and Bella are loving having their Kiki and Aunties as playmates. A kid can't have too many people doting on her right?
Addie wanted to get her ballerina gear on mighty early this morning. Who am I to argue if she wants to get her groove on before breakfast? Addie insisted that Arabella put on a tutu dress as well. Once she had it on, Bella started twirling and clapping right along with her sister. 
Look at these cuties eating their meal at the kiddie table! Note Bella's hand in her oatmeal bowl.
I picked up this awesome purple nail polish for Addie because she loves purple toes. The little girl polish doesn't cut it so she needed some big girl purple. 
Putting the girls to bed separately has proved to be more manageable. Now if only I could get Addie to let me sleep in my own bed. As it does every time we come back to the States, the girls have tummy aches and diarrhea from the milk. My girls drink a ton of milk. We've gone through 3 gallons in 6 days (we drink 10 liters in 6 days back in Manila). When the milk changes drastically from what we get in the Philippines their poor little tummies have a hard time with it. Hopefully it will pass soon. 
