New Glasses

Tessa had her prescription reevaluated a few weeks ago.  It didn't change very much, so slight, in fact, that getting new glasses was optional.  We opted to get some because I like having a back up pair and I didn't really love her other glasses ( they were a baby size--the only size and style the optician recommended for fitting well that were different from Greta's.)

When we went up to Moran to pick them out, she actually had 5 options that would fit her.  (What was luxury for us!!)  The reason she wanted these was because they had sparkly ear pieces.  When we told her those would be cut off and replaced with a cable, she immediately said, "Then I want them because they have hearts."  It was quite funny.  The other feature Tessa required, was that they were to be pink.  Greta has pink glasses, Tessa's were purple.  And most of this past year we heard it over and over about how that was all wrong because Tessa's favorite color is pink and Greta's is purple. Tessa told me a couple of weeks ago, "I was too shy when I got my glasses to tell Ellen that I wanted pink, but this time I am not."  So pink they are!  (Although, wire frames are really hard to detect colors unless you are really close.) These glasses were not my first choice, but I love them so so so much more than her old ones--so I'm happy too!

When Ellen went to measure the pupil distance, she had grown quite a bit---so new glasses were really a necessity to accommodate the growth.  Because of the prescription and pupil location change, she has to readjust all over again.  After a few days of wearing them, she seemed to be doing very well, so I got out her old glasses and asked her to read something far away.  She said she could see it much better in her older pair.  She'll get it, I just thought her adjustment would be quicker this time around.  (With far-sightedness, they have to train their eyes to see with the correction.)  But I'm so loving her bigger girl look!

And I guess I should get a picture of these hearts that were so important to her!

Halloween

Fun Halloween times!

Pumpkin carving:

Dressing up:  

Why did I not get a picture of Chandler and Caleb?  Oops!  Tessa says Chan was a 'coacher'.  (He was a BYU coach.)  Caleb and friends were all dressed in different solid colors.  Caleb was the purple guy--purple pants, shirt, shoes (duct taped), hat and mask (that he just carried around since they aren't allowed at school).  I didn't see them all together, but I he said it was awesome.

Greta as Minnie Mouse

Tessa as Cindrella

These sisters love each other!

Tessa insisted on a 'bundle' like Cindrella.  She has so little hair, it looked a bit odd, but she was happy!

In the morning on Halloween, Tessa had the idea to give thank you notes to everyone who gave her candy.  I devised a simple card she would have the stamina to put quite a few together.  She colored pumpkins, cut them out, glued them on 1/2 of an index card.  Then she stamped "thanks" on them.  Two got her handwritten name on the back, then she tired out so I filled in on the signature.  I thought it was so sweet!

Cutting

Our current collection of Paper dolls!

 Tessa has been very behind on her fine motor skills since she couldn't see for so long.  About the end of September the girls and I found this awesome site for paperdolls.  They were in love!  $300 in paper and ink later (perhaps a slight exaggeration :), we have improved cutting and coloring drastically.  The teacher in me is so relieved!  

Cutting and coloring --- end of September

Coloring and cutting --- early November
 (Is she consistently this good?  No, but, we are still working on her patience level also. . .)

Greta has also improved coloring and  has learned to cut.  Not bad for a two year old!