Last Day @ Small Voices

It is our last day at Small Voices, the day before Holly's BirthdayDeanne was kind enough to put out the swing during open play which is one of Holly's favoriteAfter it was circle time, we sang songs and Holly mostly stayed in her seatDuring choice time there was play dough to be played withThey also had an area with dolls and doctor kitsOma and Opa watched on while Holly played pretend and took care of the sick babyHere are Citlali, and Jimmy, and Olivia three of Holly's Classmates playing with her.Holly's Teacher's made a Birthday Card for her as wellAnd since it was her last day she got a little candle she could blow out while we all sung Happy BirthdayI brought in some special treats for the class to shareAfter snack time Holly played one last time while waiting for everyone to go outsideI tried to explain it was her last day and next week we would be going to "New School"At the time I am not sure she understands, but now when we drive by she points and says old school.Here is Danika and the other kids playing in the outside courtyardHolly said goodbye to all of the teacher's and aids, but for weeks she asked for themWe recently started Speech Therapy with Deanne, so we were able to visit and she really liked thatWe see Citlali on Friday's and recently had a Play date with Alyssa and Thomas who didn't make it to say goodbye on her last day.She definitely missed her friends and teachers but now after about 6 weeks she likes "New School" tooGood Bye Small Voices, you will always have a fond place in our memories, Holly grew so much during her time there. You will be missed.

Swinging on the Trapeze

While Oma and Opa were visiting we took Holly to Head Over HeelsI think my mom in particular loved watching and helping Holly thereIt reminded her of my Oma, and Holly's Circus BloodShe was a little monkey jumping and running all aroundShe flew on the trampoline and twirled with the Hoola HoopBut the crowning moment was when she swung on the big Trapeze all the way from the matUntil she dropped down right into the Foam PitWe tried it several times, and she finally did it just for Oma, who was thrilled to be witness to her first time.It was a fun and exciting outing.

Alameda Playgroup with Oma

On Wednesday Afternoon we go to a Developmental PlaygroupIt is a wonderful little program in Alameda at the Parks and Recreation CenterFunded by California First Five. The program is 90 minutes and run very much like Small Voices wasLike a Mini-Preschool with various developmental activities and stations set upAnd art project each week and a theme where all the games are focusedThere is also circle time and snackOur friends Nathan and Tyler are in the program with us, and we are making new friends tooHolly gets to paint and use glue and do puzzles and tons of sensory activitiesThe center has a ton of different toys which Holly loves to rummage through and even a dress up areaHere she is with Oma washing hands after painting.I think she had a lot of fun showing Oma around and having her play the games with her.Here is a nature station and Holly is listening for the Ocean in a sea shellAt the end we have parachute Time and sing some songsHolly loves to ride around in circles as we sing Ring Around the RoseyAnd then we go underneath to sing London BridgeWe always have a wonderful time it has been a really great program and a welcome part of our mid week activities.

Picking Up Oma & Opa

Here is Holly sitting at the Train Station waiting for Oma and OpaAnd then they arrived, After several days on Amtrak, they were so happy to arriveHolly was dressed up as a little train conductorShe was so proud of her outfit, and very excited about seeing OpaAnd Oma too. This dress-up outfit was a Christmas gift from Oma and Opa too.Poor Opa was sick and he needed to rest so we headed home for a bitLater though after some sleep Opa came out to playBefore long he felt well enough to go out to eat even. It was the start of a wonderful visit.We had several adventures during Holly's Birthday week, more to follow soon.