yard work

Loving this fall weather...and loving these silly girls.  They went all over the yard raking up the grass clippings and putting them into the little car's seat, and then dumping that into the weeds behind the house.  I sent Matt pictures.  He was so proud of his little munchkins:)

Will Matthew - 6 Months!

This little love is just the sweetest thing! I'm really slacking in posting these pictures, but I'm trying to continue taking them to capture each stage.  He's changing so fast right now and we love him so much.  

At half of a year (what?!?), Will is:

• rolling all over (especially while sleeping)
• still waking 2-4 times each night
• taking better - and more regular - naps that Olivia did at this age (usually one longer one in the morning and either another long one or two shorter ones in the afternoon)
• going to bed around 7:00/7:30
• has no teeth yet
• not sitting up unassisted
• SO happy, about 90% of the time
• really loves mommy and daddy...others are ok to look at too, as long as they don't try to hold him!
• wearing 6 and 9 month clothes
• chunkier than either of the girls at this age
• liking being outside...looks all over while taking walks
• a little observer, he loves to watch his sisters run around and dance and be crazy
• starting solids...so far, he's only tried avocado (thumbs up) and applesauce (thumbs down)

Half a year already, buddy.  Time sure is flying!

Kate starts Preschool!

We decided to put Kate in 4 year old preschool this year.  She goes M/W/F from 9:00-11:30.  I'm glad we got to ease into the routine because it was really hard for me to let her go.  I know school is good for her in so many ways, but I'm just used to being with her and doing things together, so it's an adjustment.

big girl with her new back pack!

She had a parent/child open house style day the Friday after Labor Day, and Sunday night (the eve of her starting on her own), we went to Houseman's for ice cream with Grandma and Grandpa to celebrate.

Open house day...can you tell she's excited?

by her locker

And here's her first day on her own.  She picked out the dress:) Matt stayed home late that morning to go with me to drop-off.  Having him there definitely made it easier.  Once Kate's teacher came out to welcome them, she ran right inside without even giving me a hug.  And Olivia followed her! I had to run in and grab Liv, and she then spent most of the morning asking where Kate was.  She was a little lost without her big sister.  All in all, it was a great first day.  I can already tell Kate is going to love it!

daddy pep talk

reunited and it feels so good!