First Day of Preschool

Today was the girls first day of Preschool. This is Stella's first year and since she is one of the younger ones in her class and because she is a momma's girl I was hoping she would do well. There were some tears but generally they said she was happy. She has been doing good in the church nursery and at Adventure Kids Playcare so I really thought she would be fine. Brooklyn went right in like a big girl. The girl is so hyped up right after school that she just talks non stop. The pics are not very good but the best I could get with my not so good camera. Really need to get a new one!

Stella 18 months

Saying cheese for the camera (playing in the rain)

Stella is getting to be such a big girl! She has really been pleasant lately when she is not teething. She is saying more words everyday. Some of her new things she likes to say all the time are "cheese" for the camera, hold, go (when in the car at stoplight), purse, and "pay" for play, Brooklyn used to say this all the time.

She sleeps good and is eating a lot better. She still eats a lot of baby food and still does not like milk. She is really busy and likes to play hard where ever we go. She would climb up the tallest slide if I would let her. She still has not learn to sit when sliding so you have to make her sit. She has never been a good road trip baby so road trips are hard. It seems like we go on a lot to see Katie, Heather, Nonna and Poppy so I hope it gets better. She will start preschool next week so we will see how that goes! She is a big momma's girl.

One of her best traits I think is her big smile. Laird even said from early on when she would smile that she really smiles a lot.

18 months stats

21 lbs - 8%
30 inches -13%

At least she is 20 lbs now!

Pic of girls with Harrison

Here is a cute pic of the girls with their new cousin, Harrison!

Brooklyn's 3rd birthday party

We had Brooklyn's birthday party at Paradise Pond. It is a play place at a church. It is really fun. It was so easy, I just brought the stuff and they set it up. It was no stress! Also both of the girls were in good moods which I was concerned about because it was at 12:30 (almost nap time)

Brooklyn turns 3!

They loved playing in the laundry hampers last week!

My baby girl turned 3 on Tuesday! It was kind of a crazy because her cousins left that day plus we were so tired and the house was a mess. We just went to dinner and then got a special treat after dinner (cookie). Brooklyn is growing up fast! She is really sweet natured but don't let her trick you...she is a negotiator. She will convince you and give you reasons why she should do things. She is definitely all girl and loves to boss her cousins around and Stella. She is potty trained during the day and still wears pull ups at night but she is dry every night for several months so we could probably be done. She is doing so good in her bed. She still is not a good eater and will not try new things or eat any fruit or vegetables. All in all we are very blessed with a sweet, beautiful girl.

Her stats at her checkup:

Weight - 28 lbs (25%)
Height - 36 inches (25%)

Stay tuned for pics from her birthday party on August 7th!

Week with Cousins

Last week Miller and Finn came for a week! They really had fun. All four of them fought over toys the whole week but nothing we could not handle. They should be good a sharing now! Ha! It was a great week but it ended a little bumpy with the stomach bug.

Summer fun!

We have had a busy, fun summer. I thought with Brooklyn being out of school it would be rough but we have been so busy it has been really fun. Both of the girls are doing swim lessons on 2 different days, we have had playgroups and have been going to Gymboree for the sibling class. There is barely a day that is open. I also have been taking them to Adventure Kids Playcare and that has been awesome for me! I feel so refreshed after a couple of hours running errands by myself. I love when I go pick them up.

Laird and I had a getaway to the Hyatt Lost pines and it was great! It is great kid place so we will take our kids in the future but there were other couples by themselves also. The girls were in good hands with Nonna, Poppy and Aunt Vivi. Then Laird took the rest of the week off and we went to the pool several times. Brooklyn is loving the water this year!

We also went to Great Wolf Lodge for the 4th with the Fannings and Martins. I highly recommend it. Brooklyn had a blast and they even had some fun slides for us. It was the first trip that did not seem like as much work. Brooklyn slept in a regular bed. It gives me hope that we can travel with them and they can sleep in a regular bed.

I also went to Houston one weekend to stay with my dad after his first round of chemo. Dad has been staying with Katie during his chemo in Houston. Katie has been busy and his "nurse" as well as take care of her 2 kids and work on the weekends. I am going again for his next treatment on August 9th to be with Dad. Please keep my Dad in your prayers and also Katie to be able to manage everything. She is doing a great job!

Katie, Miller and Finn are coming for a week to stay and play and then Brooklyn turns 3 on the 27th. Stay tuned for these pics!




Girls were so excited when we first got to Great Wolf Lodge (playing on the bed)



Kind of blurry pic (camera was not working right)





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