I am getting bigger!

The was taken a few weeks ago, so the tummy is even bigger. I can't believe how fast time has flown by! The little baby is moving around like crazy inside. George and I sat and watch my stomach move & form to her. It was fun...it had been a while since we have done that. I only have 10 weeks left and so much more to do. I ordered my chair for the nursery and am so excited about that. Now if only I could get Alex completely potty trained and into a big boy bed, decorate Sam & Alex's room since they will now be sharing, & decorate the babies room all would be fine. I guess I just need to take it a day at a time. Oh yah, Sammy took the picture...she loves taking pictures, so I am sure there will be more of me coming. :)

Alex's First Day of Joy School

Alex was so excited to start school. He was a little disappointed to find out that the first class was at his own house, but he quickly got over that. He is doing a Joy School with 3 of his friends; Jack, Teleya, & Alton. His favorite part is "joy monkey", the puppet, who visits the boys and girls. He slept with him the first night and wouldn't let me put him back with the supplies. He is so grown up.

YOSEMITE!

We had the pleasure of going to Pine Mountain Lake over Labor Day Weekend with the Asay Family. We stayed at this great cabin, swam in the lake, visited Yosemite, hiked to Vernal Falls, canoed, & laughed long into the night.

Alex, Ben, Nathan, & Sammy were troopers on our hike. It was hard, but they did it. They had so much fun playing together & are truly best friends.

Our hike up to Vernal Falls.

Swimming in the lake. Sammy was very brave and would swim out (with floaties on of course) and touch the dock & further. Alex loved to splash & dig in the sand. The water felt great and the beach was shaded.

We rented a canoe and everyone had a chance to go for a ride. Sammy was very nervous because it was too wobbely, but with some coaxing she ended up loving it.

This is the great cabin that we stayed at. Some of our family's favorite features were a/c and tv, both of which we don't have. We stayed up late every night playing cames with Janet and Jason...it was seriously one of the best vacations we have ever taken!

First Day of School!

You read it right! My little girl had her first day of Kindergarten today! She was so excited! It startted off with a father's blessing the night before...Alex insisted that he have one too. And then early to bed, because tomorrow was going to be a big day.

Alex insisted that he was going to school today too. So they are both in their backpacks infront of our house.

She picked out her own Hello Kitty backpack. She really wanted a High School Musical one, but I couldn't let that happen.

Sammy is in room #2 with Ms. Grace as her teacher.

George & I were able to stay and read her a few books. We actually get to read to her each day we drop her off. That is if we are on time.

Sammy & some of her classmates at the Flag Ceremony. After that was over it was time to say good-bye. She gave us both big hugs & kisses and then was the first one back in the classroom. I chocked back a few tears...was a great little girl I have!

Swimming Lessons

We started swimming lessons at Rinconada Swimming Pool the day after we got back from vacation.

Alex really struggled the first 2 lessons. It was kinda cold and he did slip into the water after letting go of the side. But by the 3rd day he was all smiles again.

Nick was his favorite teacher and he loves the noodle.

Sammy loved her lessons and swimming in the water.

Sammy had private lessons this time and really came close to swimming independently. I am so proud of both of them!