What a cute girl! Ellie was so excited to start school this year. We hope she will always be this excited about school. We’re so proud of her for always trying her best, and for being such a smart girl. We can’t believe how fast she’s growing up!
Here’s to a great school year!
Turns out I am very slow at getting my kids birthday pictures taken. David and John turned four clear back in March, and I’m barely getting it done. I decided to stop putting it off when I saw that a friend from high school is charging $50 a session, and donating the money to the White family. Todd White, also a friend from high school, was diagnosed with colon cancer about a year ago. What a perfect way to help out a family in need. If interested, check out my friend Amber’s blog. www.welchdesigns.blogspot.com
The kids just finished swimming lessons for the summer. They all did so awesome. I was a little nervous because it was the boys first year, but I worried for nothing. They loved it! They tried everything and had a great time doing it. All three “passed” their classes and can advance to a higher class next year.
We did have one scare on the very first day when John stepped off of the last stair and could barely keep his head out of the water. Luckily, the teacher was an arm length away and grabbed him quickly. (Plus, I was ready to jump in if I had too!) I am proud of him for being tough, and not being scared to get back in the water.
Ellie is such a great little swimmer. In her class this year they learned the breaststroke, and she almost has it mastered. Knowing how to swim is so important to me, I’m glad my kids love it!
Check out how much these kids grew this school year!
First Day Last Day
First Day Last Day
I took Ellie to the Eye Dr. last week and we found out that she is a little bit nearsighted. I only took her because we have vision insurance…I never really thought she would need glasses this early! It turns out that glasses will help her see the board a little better in school, so I’m glad we went. Plus, she is a total babe in her glasses. SO CUTE!
We can hardly believe that Ellie is seven. We love her so much!
She has been keeping the Tooth Fairy in business lately. She has lost three teeth in the last two weeks. Here are some other fun facts about Ellie at 7 years old.
What is your favorite movie? “Barbie and the Princess Charm School and Tangled…I guess.”
Who is your favorite singer? “Selena Gomez”
What is your favorite thing to play? “With friends.” What do you like to play with friends? “Barbies and House.”
What is your favorite thing about school? “Math” (I’m sure this will change.)
What is your favorite TV show? “I like Shake it Up and Good Luck Charlie.”
What is your favorite color? “All the colors in the rainbow, and black and white.”
What is your favorite food? “Mashed potatoes and gravy and poppy seed chicken and pork chops.”
My boys are growing up too fast! I read a quote on a blog this week that said, “The days are long, but the years are short.” That pretty much sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.
David and John started preschool this week! They have been looking forward to it all summer. Technically, I started preschool this week too. I am teaching a class at their preschool this year. It was a big day for all of us!
The boys really loved their first day, and it will only get better from here on out. I can’t believe all of the things they are going to learn this year. We are so excited to watch them grow.
I can hardly believe that the school year is over and gone. Ellie sure did love Kindergarten.
First Day of School Last Day of School
I asked Ellie some questions about her school year, and here are her answers.
1. What did you like best about Kindergarten?
Reading, and playing at Recess.
2. What did you learn at school?
How to read, how to count all the way to 170, all about patterns, and how to be nicer.
3. Who were your friends in your class?
Natalie, Brynlee, Mikelle, Monique, and Randi even though she moved.
4. What was your favorite book that you read?
Chocolate Fever
5. What was your favorite PE game?
Hula Hoop Houses
6. What was your favorite art project?
Making calendars
7. What did you like best about your teacher?
She was nice and fun. She was a really good teacher.
8. What are you looking forward to about 1st grade?
That I’ll have a nice teacher and having three recesses.
