Window Ballerinas

Miss Lena Bean loves dancing and she loves painting. So over the summer we combined the two loves together to make these dreamy Window Ballerinas.

I cut out the body silhouettes and used coffee filters to make the snowflake style tutus. 

(I did those two parts while Lena was sleeping so she could help with the colorful, messy, and scissors-free part when she woke up. ;)

We used diluted watercolors and pipettes (yeah, really, that's what they're called) to do the painting.

Lena absolutely loved it!! Until I told her it was time to clean up...

(I'm such an evil mom. I have about 30 pictures of her crying like this and they make me laugh so much! They were taken in a matter of seconds and she really was completely fine. And quite happy as soon as I offered a bubble bath.)

Letting the tutus dry before putting them on their ballerinas.

A little piece of tape to hold the tutus in place and voila! 

 Window Ballerinas!

They have faded a little over time, but are still so pretty when the light is shining on them.

These little dancers make our windows happy and bright. :)

Seattle

Autumn is here and summer is gone, yet I still have so many pictures from this summer to share.

Way back in August, on our way to Alaska, Lena and I were able to spend two warm and beautiful days in Seattle. It was a special treat from my Mom. Some time for us, three generations, to just relax and enjoy one another.

Lena is always such a trooper. She did great flying; smiling and making friends with everyone. 

She was so excited when we got to Seattle and started exploring the city. 

People to smile at, fish to talk to at the market, and ALL that water in view! Heaven for my little water snake. 

Someone masted lounging in the hotel room. 

Moments of the plane of trying to get a wild child to be somewhat still. 

Her face lets you know what she thinks of that.

My face lets you know we are almost to Alaska. almost in Skyler's arms. 

Seeing him again, this time after two months, is always the best moment. 

Together in Alaska with smiling faces and happy hearts.