Dress Up Day

We couldn't help but get Mia a Captain America costume.

 The girl loves this particular Superhero because she met him on Father's Day; she has no idea of the storyline.  When she asked what his superpowers are, we tell her that he is very brave, fast and courageous.  We say that he helps people.  And (thanks to Wikipedia for this one) that he is really good at gymnastics; she really likes that.  She was beyond THRILLED to get this costume!  She added the cape Mom and Dad brought her back from Chicago, and she made a shield out of a paper plate that she defends our home with.  Since Vacation Bible School in Birmingham a few weeks ago, she will come running up and say "I see Satan!  You know what I say?  Get back Satan!  Get back!" You tell him Mia!

This past Sunday, my parents church had a patriotic parade for kids to participate in during the church service.  Mom and Dad took the girls, Lily's bike and Mia's scooter so they could join in.  I went to our church because I had nursery duty and wanted to hear a friend give a report on their recent mission trip during Sunday School.  The girls had a great time and told me all about it!  Of course, Mia insisted on wearing her Captain America costume.  She told me she was going to wear her mask too so no one would know it was really Superhero Mia there.  She cracks me up.

The mask goes nicely with her blue eyes.

 We also bought Lily this Ariel mermaid costume.  She has outgrown all of her other dress up clothes, so she was in need of a new one.  She is thoroughly enjoying it.  She loves to hop around in it because it makes the tail fins look like she is swimming.

I love seeing their imaginations at work, and these costumes only help foster that.  They are so much fun to watch!