First Day of School

School started on August 24, 2010 this year. We had a great summer together, but with a 2 month old, I was ready for school to start! Tyler was starting 2nd grade with Mrs. Morris, Jake started 1st grade with Mrs. Steele, Addie was doing Tiny Tots (MWF) and Carter was doing playgroup once a week with his 3 little friends, Troy, Gwenny and Lauren. They all were so excited for their big, highly anticipated 1st days of school! As much as I hate to send them back each fall, this year I really enjoyed getting back to my schedule and having some more one on one time with the little kids.

field trippin' with Jake

I love going on field trips with my kids. It's so fun to see them in their "school" environment and with their friends. Plus, I love having that one on one time with them. So when Jake came home with a letter about a field trip- I was totally in! At first I didn't get "chosen" as one of the chaperones- and I was seriously bummed! But a few days later, his teacher emailed and said another parent dropped out and I could come! Yes!
We went to Lewisville Playhouse at Victoria Gardens to see the play, The Gingerbread Man. I loved riding the bus there with Jake. If you remember, he is my little boyfriend. He is constantly kissing me right on the lips, hugging me and trying to get on my lap- which is a little harder these days- he's so big! He was so sweet and affectionate the whole time- and SO thrilled that I got to go with him. In my opinion, it was the perfect field trip, short and sweet! After the play, we rode the bus back, ate lunch in the classroom and that's a wrap. Love my Jakey!
my group of kids- they were super excited when they found out I brought pretzel M&M's to snack on!

Jake with his best friend, Robert
Love my boyfriend, Jakers!

way too fast...

Avery Rose turned just turned 8 months.

I can not believe how fast the time is going.
She is perfect. Seriously- there isn't one single thing I would change
about this sweet girl.
She eat great, sleeps wonderfully, plays with her toys,
sits in one spot on a blanket, doesn't crawl (maybe my favorite!),
smiles constantly, travels like a champ and the best part...
she's a total MAMA'S GIRL! I am thankful for her every, single day.
When I think that sometimes I wanted to stop after #4-
I can't even comprehend that I would have missed out on HER.
This month:
She is sleeping 7:30 pm to 8:00 am. With 2- 2-3 hour naps.
Eat solids for breakfast and dinner- and 3-4, 6 oz bottles throughout the day
Weighs 17 pounds.
Just broke her first 2 teeth.
Sits up by herself. Rolls both way.
Copies us when we say "ha" and "da-da."
Loves to be held.
Got bronchitis/RSV this month and was on breathing treatments.
Is great in the car and when we're out running errands and driving the kids around.
Hardly cries- only when tired.
She makes our family complete.
She really is the perfect ending to our family.
These are the words that describe my Avery:
sweet, gently, soft, cuddly, beautiful, perfect, fuzzy hair, deep dark brown eyes,
always smells delicious, all mine, a gift.I love you, Avery Rose.
Thank you for coming to our family.