First Day of School

The first day of school started with smiles and butterflies in the tummies.

Unfortunately, the first day of school ended in panic and tears since the girls got on the wrong bus to get home but as soon as they were safe at home and lots of hugs were had they both informed us that they had had a great day (minus the bus ride).

Several weeks into school now they are still very happy and enjoying their new teachers and friends. YAY!

What a relief.

This has definitely been my biggest worry with the move so I am so very grateful.

Also, I am enjoying school starting an hour later than in Kentucky. ;)

Megan and her doll Grace

Megan loves dolls... just like I did as a child.

This is how I found her doll Grace this morning :

Here is a close up of the note that Grace was writing.

Early birthday party for Megan

The kids get to have a"friend party" every other year for their birthdays. This year is Megan's turn for a party and since we are moving we decided to celebrate a little early.

She had 7 little girls come over for a "pajama party" late-over.
We ate pizza and ice cream, made a craft, did each others make up (hilarius, I wish I had pictures), and watched a movie while eating endless popcorn.

It was a great group of girls and Megan felt pretty special.

Normally at this point I would write a bunch of stuff about Megan and cry about how she is growing up but since her actual birthday isn't until July I will wait and cry then. ;)

Pictures of our life

This sweet little giant makes me smile every day. He recently learned how to say, "hold you" and loves to rest his head on your shoulder. He is such a lover.

We closed on our house in KY and so now I am busy packing. I'm trying to get excited about the move (what can I say, I'm happy here) so I've been sketching some plans for the new house. It is fun to dream.

Campbell insisted on a mayo and honey sandwich the other day. I would have never made it for him (because of course he wouldn't eat it, YUCK) but Trevor is nicer than me and made the sandwich for him and surprisingly Campbell scarfed it down. That boy always keeps me guessing. ;)

Hallie is loving Harry Potter these days.

Campbell insisted on sitting like this and reading one of "Hallie's books". He is always watching his big sister.

Trying on mommy's boots. I don't think Trev will appreciate this picture... it's okay honey, he is a normal 3 year old boy... I think.

We had a few chilly days last week and I kept seeing the girls going out the back door with blankets so I thought I'd investigate and this is what I found.

I love moments like these. :)

Day of Service

April 24th was "A Day of Service" and our ward had a great project.

We gathered at a local nature preserve and did a whole lot of planting, mulching, painting, weeding, and so on. The forecast was severe thunderstorms and the day started out rainy, yucky, and cold but then the sun came out. At one point one of the ladies that worked at the nature preserve came out and announced that "The radar says we have thunderstorms over us right now." We all looked up at the blue skies and I told them we had been praying for good weather so we could do this for them and our prayers were answered.

I was asked to be "the official picture taker" and we had a few articles in the local papers about our service which was fun.

Hallie and Megan worked hard planting flowers and spreading mulch... and chasing toads and newts.

It was so fun for me to walk around to each project and take pictures of the those giving service and see the transformations take place. It really was such a neat day and such a great reminder of what a blessing serving others is to our own lives.

The Potty Book

I am WAAAYYY behind on blogging. A lot has been going on around here but I had to share this moment I had with Megan tonight...

Megan handed me "The Potty Book for Girls" and said with disgust, "Mom, we should get rid of this book, it is inappropriate!"

A note for Megan

Megan had a few falls and some bloody knees and elbows over the last 2 days.

Yesterday Hallie found a 4-leaf-clover. She was so excited.

Later that night (after another fall and more bloody knees and elbows for Meg) I found this note: "Dear Megan,

I hope that your knee will feel better! I wish that you never got hurt. I love you and I want you to have this rare 4 leaf clover I found. I hope you have some good luck!

Love, Hallie

What's up with Meg?

Meg is lovin' riding her bike without the training wheels.

Feelin' the wind in her hair. And playing with her best Bud Sarah.

(love those toothless grins)

Snow

Enjoying the snow this morning... I'm hoping it will be gone by Monday.

What is wrong with me?

I used to love the snow but now it just complicates things! ;0

We don't own a snow shovel so we are sweeping the snow off the driveway.

Doesn't make much sense to buy a shovel now since it doesn't snow much in Richland.

I didn't get any pictures of Hallie in the snow but here is one of her enjoying some hot cocoa afterwards to warm up.

Hope you are enjoying the weather today... wherever you may be. :)

This week at our house

Campbell found a new hiding place and invited Davis to join him inside.
Today he said to me, "Let's go to space mommy! But... but, where is my rocket ship??"
Megan decided she wanted a haircut and insisted on "bangs". I was nervous about cutting bangs on her but in the end I think she made a good choice... she looks so cute with bangs. :)



Hallie is learning how to play the recorder and loves it. She practices faithfully and learns so quickly. She also started "STOMP" this week.

Campbell is always doing something to keep himself (and me) busy. He is a sweet boy and LOVES to be funny. He will do something silly and then ask, "I funny Mommy??" and of course I say, "YES, you ARE funny!" and he grins from ear to ear.

The other day I was working out and he walked in the room with a little cup of water and asked, "You firsty mommy? You need a drink?" What a sweet boy. :)

I just love this little... er... big guy.

Davis loves to eat and to talk on the cell phone. If I am on the phone he grunts and moans and cries until I give in and let him have it then he holds it up to his ear and kisses it (i.e. sucks on it).

Oh, he also loves purses. ;0

Trevor has had a great month of elective and his schedule has been more flexible in January. He is studying ultrasound and has to do 100-300 ultrasounds this month which is a lot but he is getting them done.

Davis likes to jump on daddy when he is studying... daddy just loves it. ;)

Megan in STOMP

This past fall Megan joined an after school group called STOMP which is a music group that uses different kinds of things (sticks, buckets, brooms etc) to create rhythms, poetry, and music. She worked so hard and met with this group weekly for 3 months to practice her part.

On the night of the performance we didn't know what to expect from Meg since she is terrified of performing anything in front of a lot a people but SHE DID IT! And she did such a great job. We are so proud of all her hard work and her bravery! Way to go Meg!