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Our first day of Pre-school:

We woke up earlier than we normally do: 7:30 AM

Spencer and Evie took a bath (they were filthy last night but we had to make a decent bedtime)

They ate breakfast (notice Spencer’s face? He’s complaining about Evie talking with her mouth full! LOL)

We can’t forget to brush our teeth!

Putting on his shoes

Spencer wasn’t sure how to pose with his backpack. He looks like he’s in pain!

This one’s a little better. Shows a little more how he really feels about preschool.

We got to preschool about 10 minutes early and sat in the van. I asked Spencer if he was nervous about anything. “Well, I just don’t know what we’re doing there.” I assured him that Miss Jamie would help him and the other boys (did I mention that only boys ended up signing up for the AM class? Funny, huh?) and that they’d all learn together. I also double checked to make sure he knew where the bathroom was, what his teacher’s name was, his birthday, mommy and daddy’s real names, and how to spell his name. He did pretty good, even when he spelled his name out loud… “S – P – E – R” How cute! Before I walked him to the door, he asked “can we go to a restaurant today?” I said we could go to McDonalds to celebrate his first day and let him play on the play place. I walked him to the door, said good bye and went back to the car.

No, I didn’t cry. I must be a horrible mommy.

When the time came to pick Spencer up, I was the last one there. Luckily on the nice days we pick the kids up in the backyard where they play and wait for us. Spencer didn’t seem to mind much that I was later than the other moms.

Spencer was so excited to show us his artwork and tell us about his day (Aunt Netty and Lukie came with me and Evie to pick him up). Aunt Netty asked Spencer what his favorite part was. “Hanging up my backpack.” LOL He told me that they painted and that they had to wash their hands. He also told me that the radio told a story and they used their finger to go up to down over and over again. (I’m assuming they’re learning to follow along with the words when they read a story).

Look how cute

Spencer loved his first day of preschool. Tomorrow: Dinoasaurs.

Ran into this on someone else’s site…loved it instantly

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I took my niece, Lauren, to get her hair cut. My high school friend, who I didn’t actually meet until after we graduated, cuts my hair so naturally I took Lauren to get hers done too. Take a look-see…Lauren@MyHairIsCuterThanYours.blogspot.com

Thanks Cami (and please take my picture off! At least of the front…Holy Hideousness Batman! That’s what I get for no eye makeup!

Remember the pictures my family had taken last year? You can see them HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE. Triana Ord Photograhy just had her 200th post and is giving away 2 mini-sessions!!! You should sign up too!

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But somebody has to do it!
Take a look at my 2 kiddos…What cute kids!

Hey Festa and future-Festa! Guess what we got?!?!? OUR TICKETS TO COME TO YOUR WEDDING! I’m so excited! We’re excited to get out there (and a mini-vaca from the kids) for your wedding and to be in New Jersey.  We’re so excited for the two of you and can’t wait to see you again…well, and meet you Mel!!

We had our old neighbors over for a BBQ on Sunday. I never realized how much I miss them until they came down. We are so lucky and blessed to have had the Shelleys and Sterziks as neighbors an friends. They came over for dinner and it was so nice to just sit and talk. The kids loved it (and I think it helped Cyana realize that ‘her Evie’ isn’t gone). After the BBQ we went to the duck pond to feed the ducks and explore. Of course, having Brent there meant we also tried catching fish, a salamander, and a crawdad.  I had a ton of fun taking pictures, and I realized I hardly got any of Sydney…she was too busy trying to catch everything with the boys.

Tonight we had a home visit by our new Bishop…and we assumed it was for new callings. Mike and Nicole (and Gavin!) were over so they already know. We all took a guess.

Want to guess? Just leave a comment. 🙂

We’re the 12 year old Sunday School teachers!!! We’re really excited. We heard we have a great group of kids.

A lots been going on lately so here’s a large post to catch you up….

We moved into our new home end of May/beginning of June.  We had such wonderful friends and family help us load and unload and unpack. Thank you EVERYONE who helped! (I didn’t have my camera during the packing and unloading…so this is all I have…

The first thing I hung on our walls….

Steve got a new grill and loves it.

I had to say “see ya later” (I won’t say goodbye!) to my Primary girls. I cried. A lot.

The kids have been having a blast playing in the sand lately. Lucky for them they have a box at Netty’s and Grandma & Grandpa’s!

And they love playing with their cousins….

We’ve seen SO many beautiful rainbows lately! They’re SO pretty!

We’ve been to the pond a few times to feed the ducks and play on the playground. One FHE we spent with our friends Brian, Nikki and Neve.

A random picture…Someone was tired…

And a new family member, thanks to my high school friend Celeste…

I had a proud moment this morning. I was in my bathroom straightening my hair and I hear Spencer and Evie arguing. Here’s what I heard:

E: MINE!
S: No, MINE!
E: MINE!
S: No, MINE!
E: It boff (both) ours
S: Okay. But you put it down so I get to play with it.
E: Okay Spencer.

WOW! I was SO shocked that not only did they figure it out on there own…but they did it by following our rules and civilly! Holy Heck! Don’t you just love it when your kids show that they’re actually listening! YAY!!! Happy and Proud moment!