Taking time to remember…

Birthday Party August 27, 2008

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We had a birthday party for Lucy & Emma at the Aquatics Center.  Yes, this did take place almost 2 weeks ago, but time is more than getting away from me these days!!  The girls had a great time and I think all the other kids did too.  It was a chilly morning, but the sun came out and it warmed up quite nicely.  

The only downside I had with the pool, is that the kids were so spread out and I was having a hard time getting good pictures of everyone!  Oh well- this is what I got!!

Emma and Hunter (aren’t they adorable!)

Going down the family slide -

Scott even got in on the action!  I told him before we went that I was the planning/hosting parent and he got to be the swimming parent – I think he enjoyed his role!

The lifeguards let Scott stay in the water so Hunter could try the diving board.  It only took a couple warm up jumps before he start the trick stuff!  (It took Emma a couple more days at the pool, but she is now doing to diving board and drop-off slides too!  That was almost too much for me to handle!)

Sophie, Avery, Gracie & Emma – guess who’s the oldest – yep, Emma!!

Bathing beauties!

Emma, my mom, & I tried our hand at making cupcakes.  They might not be beautiful, but they tasted good!

Betsy & Charlie joined the fun – I think it may have even been Charlie’s 1st little kids b-day party!

Lucy and Emma opening presents – notice how I ended up soaking wet, even without swimming!

Happy Birthday girls!!!

 

First Day of School August 22, 2008

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School started Wednesday.  Becca didn’t get the teacher she had hoped for and none of her close friends are in her class, so it was a difficult back to school night for her, but she woke up on Wednesday morning and had a good attitude for her sister’s first day of kindergarten.  I was a little concerned a grumpy big sister would put a damper on the morning, but she did awesome.  I was so proud of her! 

Emma was so, so excited to go to school!  She was very ready and even though I miss her, I was ready for her to go too.  I guess that didn’t sound quite right – I miss them both, it’s just a little different since I’m used to Becca being at school all day.  The kindergarteners have a staggered start – 1/2 started Wednesday & 1/2 Thursday – so Emma was a little sad that she didn’t get to get on the bus yesterday morning, but she was ready to go today!

My big girls!!  BTW – the matching outfits – Becca’s idea!!  I’m going with it until they won’t let me anymore!

Waiting for the bus -

Here it comes!!

After I put them on the bus, Scott, Lucy & I went into the school to take a couple of pictures of Emma in her classroom.  I put Becca on the bus the first day of kindergarten and followed her to school too – but then it was because I was terrified she would accidently get off the bus at Madison instead of Colorado!  I knew that Emma had Becca to help her, so I wasn’t worried about that!

Then after school, Mimi & Nana came out to pick tomatoes and watch the big girls get off the bus. 

 Emma charging down the hill after a great day!  Becca wondering why there was a cheering section in front of her house!

 

Lazy…or efficient?? August 21, 2008

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What a girl won’t do to not have to make her bed?!?  She is sleeping in her pillow case on top of her covers…no need to make the bed in the morning!

 

Baseball game August 21, 2008

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We took the kids to a River Bandits game.  They all did really well – as long as you don’t talk to the people in the row in front of Emma – her foam finger kept unintentionally poking them!  There were a few homeruns and fireworks after the game, so they loved it.

Emma, Elizabeth & Becca waiting for the game to start.

A self-portrait – one of Emma’s favorite activities these days! 

The foam finger – not my idea – Grandpa bought it!! :)

Lucy mostly liked the food – she is her mother’s child!  (Notice the chicken strip and the hot dog!)

 

I’m still here!!! August 21, 2008

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I really am still here.  Scott’s was on vacation for the 1st couple weeks of August.  We did lots of fun stuff with the kids and have many pictures to post.  I’ve been limiting my computer time, in hopes of trying to get my house and schedule in order for the new school year.  I’m making some progress – so I’m planning on getting my pictures uploaded soon!

 

So many possibilites… August 1, 2008

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What was going through her little head at this moment???  Could it have been any of these -

“Liam, did you drain the pool???”

“Cowabunga!”

“Whay are you taking pictures…I could get seriously injured?!”

“OMG!”

(Don’t worry, no one was hurt.  And Grandma put a stop to this game by taking away the chairs – what a party pooper :) !