Eva's First Day of Kindergarten

No surprise she had an awesome first day of kindergarten. She was so excited to be at a big school. When I asked her what she thought of kindergarten, her reply was "it's even better than Sonshine School. We get to be at a really big school and have Spanish class and music. I bet tomorrow will be even more fun!" She and her new friend Sierra have already exchanged stories about their vacations and bad dreams. (Eva recently had a nightmare about a Curious George episode where he thought a cow mooing was a ghost. Who woulda thought Curious George would cause a nightmare!?!?) As we were driving to school today, she asked if i could just drop her off and not walk her into the school. I told her that we'll gradually progress to the 'drop off'. So, tomorrow I will escort her to the end of the hall...just in case she needs me. (right) Here's our baby girl getting ready for her first day of Kinder!

Posing in the outfit she picked out from head to toe.




Showing off her giant backpack.

Moving

We're not completely moved yet, but who needs 'stuff' when you have stairs, a few of your favorite games and a pool. At least that's how the kids see it. Never-mind we're sleeping on air mattresses at the "old" house because the downstairs AC in the new house isn't cooling properly...they think all of this is F-U-N. But, it's their excitement that motivates me to keep packing those boxes! We're really so blessed and thankful to have everything work out the way it did. Our house selling so quickly and finding our ideal new home. And all in time to register Eva for kindergarten at the same school that her cousins attend/attended, which happens to also be where I did my student teaching 10 years ago! We kept telling ourselves if our buyers backed out, the new house just wasn't meant to be. Well, I guess it was part of God's plan for us. We're looking forward to watching the kids 'grow up' in the new house and creating lots of fun family memories! I'll be posting pics soon. I can't believe I haven't picked up the camera in weeks! I think I might be having withdrawals. :P

Summer Update

Keith informed me last night as he's watching home movies of our California trip, "you don't blog anymore" (insert Keith/Dylan-esque pouty grin). Aw, honey...I didn't know you enjoyed my blogging so much. :)

So, while the kids are at Silly Scientists' Camp, I shall try to catch up in between packing and cleaning out closets (there is no end to the accumulated "stuff"!) I can't believe we are moving in 3 weeks! The kids are excited to have stairs and a pool, but we're prepared for a few sleepless nights as they adjust to their new rooms.

Besides house hunting, which the kids actually enjoyed, we've kept busy and cool with swimming, VBS, crafts, and trips to Chuck E Cheese and the mall playgrounds. I am sooo ready for fall weather...oh, wait maybe not. I'd like to enjoy our pool before the temps cool down. :)

Here are some pics of the kids playing and watching the final shuttle launch.
Happy Summer!

Dance Recital

Eva's first Ballet Recital!

Preschool Graduation

It's official. Eva is no longer a 'preschooler'. She'll be off to Kindergarten soon...and before we know it, she'll be driving! She's actually excited about spending the summer with me, which could be due to slight anxiety over starting a new school AND having to go 5 days a week. (I think her words were "FIVE days!! Aw, man.") Whatever her reasons for wanting be with mommy 24/7, I'll take it!

All the classes sang two songs they've been practicing. This was Dylan's first time performing for an audience so we weren't sure what to expect. Since he's recently come out of his shell, I didn't think he would freeze up.....but that might've been better than what he did do. As his teachers were arranging the kids on the stage, he exposes his belly with a huge grin. Thankfully, his teacher pulled his shirt back down. Then, he starts pointing and trying to talk to us. Halfway through "Jesus Loves Me", he realizes he should be singing, not trying to carry a conversation with us! Fortunately, we have it all on video to embarrass him someday. :)






okay, the kids said the sun was too bright, but had to post this photo, and point out two things.
1. Dylan's gun and 2. Eva's grad cap that flew off right as I snapped the pic.

Here is Eva helping me with the little grad cap treats for the preschool graduates. They were so easy, fun and yummy!







And here is Dylan sampling the supplies. I guess he's never had a fruit roll-up before. No surprise....he liked it.

California Trip Sneak Peek

I need to sift through 300+ photos, but here are a few of our mega-road trip. We had an AMAZING time, despite the cool front that lingered in SoCal. (one of the sunniest days was at Yosemite!)