Lincoln Meets the Teacher

This little guy starts preschool next week and tonight was meet the teacher night.

He's going to the same preschool Violet attended but unfortunately he won't have Violet's teacher.

He's rather excited but he still deals with a little separation issue. I'm not sure who will cry more, Melissa or Lincoln.

Violet Rides a Bike

Not only is Hazel learning new skills but Violet has learned to ride a bike without training wheels.

Now Michele will have a biking partner when she's ready to ride the Katy Trail.

Hazel's Sitting On Her Own

Little Hazel is growing so fast and now she's mastered sitting up.

Give her another week and there won't be any tumbles.

Family Dinner

Getting my entire family for dinner takes a little bit of scheduling.

With the help of Trish, we all got together and Trish even made us lasagna.

I try to keep my toy closet full of new and interesting toys for Violet, Lincoln and now Hazel but somehow they always winds up going home with the Taylors. At least they get to enjoy them before they grow too old for them.

Too bad Hazel changes almost every day or I could have used this for my Christmas card. Who knows when we'll all be together again.

First Grade

Well Violet survived her first week as a first grader. FIRST GRADE! It seems like yesterday she was off to pre-school.

She has changed her grown up occupation from Vet to Art Teacher....

But her love for school is growing. One week down, about 40 more to go. That is unless we have another harsh winter. Keep up the good work Violet!

Water Bottle Toy

What is it about empty water bottles that can keep a baby occupied?

I was looking back through Violet and Lincoln's baby books and they both found a fascination with water bottles at 5 months old. Hazel seems to be a bit more advanced at only 4 months old. Either that or we figured it out sooner.

School Preparation

How does a 6 year old prepare for the first day of school?

By getting a mani/pedi! Violet just couldn't start school without looking her best.

I'd think a new backpack or a fun skirt would be at the top of my list. But a girl's gotta look good. I asked Violet what she was wearing the first day of school. She hasn't decided yet. She still has one more day to make that important decision. School starts Wednesday! My how time flies.