Friday

Dress-up Monster #2

Kaleigh's Friday school outfit

Well with Kaleigh in school in the morning Loganne now has the chance to do some activities herself!  From now on Loganne will be enjoying some gymnastics fun on the Tumblebus each Friday morning!  This was her 1st time and she really enjoyed it!

Randomness from August

Arts and craft time at the McKennas with some friends.  We made adorable little birds and then the kids learned a song.  Here's Loganne into her project!

Loganne was quite attached to my brother Scott during his visit.  Scott was napping and Loganne refused to leave his side so she just sat and read!  Too cute!  He really is sleeping here!

Just a beautiful picture taken by Aunt Sara!  One of my faves of their entire visit!

Kaleigh's rearranged room which was one of the many projects accomplished during Mema's visit!

And last but definitely not least is my beautiful cast iron teapot from my wonderful husband.  Every year for our anniversary he buys me a gift that correlates to the traditional gift.  Since we were 6 years this year the traditional gift was iron and he got creative.  It is so pretty and I'm excited to use it the next time I host!  Thank you Hun!  You're the best!

School Days

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Well we are off to a great start for Kaleigh's school days.  She absolutely loves her Pre-K class and teachers.  She is so excited every morning that she gets to go to school!  She enjoys playing, being a "little artist" and of course lunch especially when it includes ice cream.  She very quickly made some friends and learns new names every day!  And it goes without saying that my little fashion model LOVES picking out new clothes everyday!  Loganne is also enjoying Kaleigh's hours of school as it means more attention for her!

Scott and Aunt Sara

Silly at the aquarium

Scott had to sing "You are My Sunshine" with the staff at Joe's Crab Shack

The Twins!

Well after 2 "magical" weeks (Kaleigh's word) with Mema we are now blessed to have Aunt Sara and Scott here with us.  And yes for some reason the girls use Aunt Sara and Scott, well he is just Scott.  Loganne has found another male buddy and loves Scott.  And Kaleigh is of course, so excited to have her princess-obsessed Aunt Sara here!  We have already enjoyed a few meals out including one to celebrate Scott and Sara's 3 yr Anniversary and we also checked out the aquarium.  I'm sure more adventures and fun will fill our next few days with our visitors!

Mittens

Kaleigh really likes playing with Loganne especially when she makes all the rules.  Here is Loganne playing a game that Kaleigh introduced her to.  If you have seen the Disney movie Bolt you know that there is a cat named Mittens who at one point puts a bucket on her head for protection so......  Kaleigh gets to be Penny with her stuffed Bolt and then poor Loganne has to be Mittens and wear a bucket on her head.  Interestingly enough it is fun for all of us b/c I laugh hysterical, Kaleigh gets to play her game and Loganne is thrilled to be included!  I LOVE IMAGINATION!!!!

Our Soccer Chic

Well now that Kaleigh is 4 years old a whole new world of activities opens up to her.  Since mommy is not quite ready to be everyone's taxi driver I told Kaleigh to pick 2 activities.  Her choices were horseback riding and soccer!  So this past week we registered for soccer and today we bought all the necessary equipment.  I promise to post more photos of her in action as soon as her season starts!  (And yes everything had to be pink and the black shorts took alot of convincing!)

New Kicks!

Well I have done it again!  Now my 2nd child (yes my 18 month old) is already obsessed with shoes.  She loves picking them out, trying them on, buying them and wearing them whenever she can!  Here is her latest purchase!  Gotta love the Nikes!

Mema is here!

Well my mom has been here for a week and we have been busy!  Home projects, yard work and fun, fun, fun is being accomplished these days.  We have been through childrens' clothing, closets and toys, bushes have been trimmed and our garage has been organized!  We have also already visited the museum, aquarium and our local community pool!  I just love visitors!  I also had a very monumental day.....I registered Kaleigh for Pre-K!  Everything went smoothly with necessary paperwork and then I got in my car and cried all the way home.  Can she really be 4 already?  I felt much better when I arrived home to thankful hugs and kisses!  The girl cannot wait to get to school!  

Dressing Up

Well 4 years ago when I had my first girl I never would have guessed that she would be obsessed with dressing up.  I, myself am not what most would call a "girlie girl" although I do enjoy clothes and shoes.  Well over 2 years ago a certain someone (Aunt Sara) introduced Kaleigh to the world of princesses and dressing up and that is still her favorite thing to do!  We have princess dresses, ballet outfits, fancy dresses and now a new addition thanks to Aunt Dana!  Pixie dust anyone?  I love the shoes b/c she actually has to shuffle kinda like a fairy!

Chuck E Cheese....we love it!

The day after Kaleigh's birthday we decided to have some fun at good ole Chuck E. Cheese!  For a couple of bucks the girls have a blast and even mommy and Grandmere got in on the action!  So fun!

Birthday Girl

Daddy got her golf clubs!

Pretty in pink and ready to party!

Kaleigh and her friends!

4 at the aquarium!

Well I can't believe it but my little girl is 4!  We had a wonderful weekend celebrating.  We were so excited that Grandmere was here for the festivities!  Kaleigh requested a Pink Princess party at her favorite place...Home!  I practically begged her to have a Chuck E cheese party or to do something at the aquarium or museum so that I could avoid cleaning but she insisted so I was happy to clean her fave place for her friends!  We partied with some cupcakes, ice cream sundaes and a whole lot of dancing on the 25th!  Sunday the 26th (her actual birthday) was of course church and then we headed to the aquarium for some fishy fun and pretzels.  A good time was had by all and the birthday girl was full of thank yous and hugs!  Thank you to all our friends and family who sent gifts and fabulous Princess birthday cards.  They were very appreciated!