Tess's First Piano Recital

I was more nervous than Tess today in anticipation of her first piano recital. Tess is 4 and 3/4 years old and has been taking piano lessons for 10 months with the great assistance of Mimi Jeanne, who gave her the lessons for her 4th birthday and practices with Tess. Tess was so calm and confident during her first recital.  We are all very proud.

Tess's First Piano Recital

Christmas Tea Time Tradition

We went to Christmas tea at the Drake today to celebrate Aunt EB's birthday. This was the second year of our annual tradition and the girls seemed so much older than last year.  Tess ordered and tried tea (and then switched back to water in her tea pot), and they really enjoyed the special part of a tea party - just sitting around and chatting.  And of course, they loved being "fancy."  Tess appreciated that the bathroom at the Drake says "Powder Room" on the door - how fancy!

First Cousin Sleepover

We had a very special guest for the weekend, and LOVED every minute of it. Sweet Cora was played with by everyone, fed by my big helper Tess, accessorized by Claire, and was ultimately worn out. Feel free to go out of town anytime, Aunt EB and Uncle Michael. We loved having Cora over for her first cousin sleepover.