High Jump

We just came back from our summer vacation in Kansas. Our main purpose in going back was to go to our friends Ronna and Galen's wedding. Their rehearsal was at Lake Elbo in Manhattan. The evening was a bit warm and sticky so Al took the girls swimming.

Lauryn climbed up onto the tallest platform and proceeded to jump off a few times. Such a brave girl!

And then they all jumped!

First Day

The first day of school was today!

My little kindergartner! Her teacher's name is Mrs. Delzeit. She seems to be very nice. She sent home a little bio on herself. We found out she grew up in Colorado Springs. Went to college at Fort Hays State and played volleyball. She still plays volleyball for the national team in town and also is assistant coach at the catholic high school. She also said she is a sports fan and likes the Broncos, Nuggets, and Kansas University. So obviously she's not perfect :) but we have very similar backgrounds and interests! We made sure Lily took her K-State folder and she will wear K-State gear during football and basketball season. It's going to be a great year!

2nd Grade! Landree was very excited to start second grade. Her teacher's name is Mrs. Sharapan. She seemed very nice and Landree really liked her. Landree started a new school this year and she was very nervous about not knowing anyone. She shouldn't have a problem making friends.

The girls are excited to be going to school together. They saw each other as Lily was coming out of art class.

Landree was very nervous lining up to go into school.

Lily made it through her first day! I need to add she cried when she went to the classroom. It broke my heart. I wanted to stay with her.

Big girl, she had a great day. I hope she continues to like school. She fell asleep on the way home and had no problem going to bed.

Another Haircut

I guess you could call this our pre-kindergarten haircut. We decided to cut Lily's hair. I wanted more of a bob with it longer in the front. But we will work into it.



The picture quality is poor, but she looks so cute with her hair shorter. Lily feels very sassy. She wants to go back to preschool to show everyone.

Oh, Happy Day

This is what we have been seeing more and more of.....

Landree just relaxing somewhere and reading! Yeah! I have been waiting for this day to come. This is how I spent many, many days growing up. I loved to read. It makes to me so happy to see her picking up books and just reading quietly to herself. I hope her love for books continues.

Last Day of Preschool

Lily's last day of preschool was last Thursday. She starts kindergarten in 2 short weeks! Lily is so excited. She cannot wait to be in school with Landree. Lily has been attending Childtime, a branch of the same school Landree went to. She was sad and excited to say good-bye.

My pretty girl...

This is Ms. GiGi. She is the director of the preschool and one of the nicest ladies. We plan on putting Lauryn in the same school when she is potty trained.

Lily and a couple girls from her class.

I never did a full birthday post for Lily so here goes, all about my girl.

She is so different from Landree. Lily is a sweet, sweet girl. Almost every day taking her to class she would hide behind me and hold my hand. But I know as soon as I leave she becomes a very outgoing leader. Lily loves her sisters. She loves to play, dance, and sing with Landree and cuddle with Lauryn. She is very sentimental. If you look at Lily cross she is liable to cry. I love that about her. Lily is our little veterinarian. She loves animals, even bugs (gross!), and becomes upset if you accidentally squash them. Lily still has to wear dresses everyday. I think she is a little tomboy deep down but likes to look like a princess. She is excited to play softball this fall and we think she may even be a better ball player than Landree (shhh, don't tell). I'm also thinking about enrolling her in ballet and tap.

Lily, I am super proud of you for completing preschool. You are going to do awesome in kindergarten and throughout school. I love your enthusiasm. We get frustrated with your whining, but we are working on that :) You are the first to say I Love You and give kisses. We go back and forth comparing our love. Me, "I Love You Pooter to the moon and back!" Lily, "I love you Ma Ma to the moon and stars".

Last Day of School

This was the first day of first grade.


And today was the LAST day. Forget the fact she starts second grade in 3 and a half weeks! Not much of a summer break! The girls will be on a regular 9 month schedule next year. Yeah! Landree had a great first grade year! She was on the A+ Honor Roll again. Her lowest grade was a 97%. Keep it up Lu...it'll hopefully pay for your college! We are very proud of this little lady even through the occasional grief she gives us.



Now the decision on whether to cut her hair or grow it long. What do you think???

Go Fish!

Landree's first grade performance was on Friday. It was titled "Go Fish". Landree was an angel fish and a seahorse. The music teacher did an amazing job choreographing the performance. All of the kids did a great job!



Landree also had a part of playing the xylophone. You can barely see her in the stripped shirt. They played while the sharks danced around. If you can imagine how it sounded. A softer side of Jaws.


She is a seahorse dancing with her partner.



Here she is delivering her lines. She was perfect! It sounded great, slow, loud enough and precise- Great job Lu!


Singing in the end.


We are on the serious count down of first grade. 2 1/2 days left!