Sunday, September 25, 2011

First Day of School!!!

Kurtis started Kindergarten and is LOVING it!!! The first day of school when some of the other children were not focused on the teacher all of Kurtis' classmates and him from last years T-K class (Transitional Kindergarten, basically a two year Kindergarten program which we completely believe in!) were focused, quiet and listening so well to his teacher. He has quickly made friends this year and is really enjoying learning more and more. We can not wait to see how he continues to learn and grow this year. Here are some photos from the first week of school.
At his desk waiting for instruction.

In line waiting for the assembly to begin.
In line after lunch!

The first day of school for Kurtis we had no tears from him, or me I might add, but Ms. Sarah cried the whole way home. She misses her brother tremendously and as soon as she wakes from her nap is very excited to go and pick him up. She is loving having just her and I at home now that it has been a few weeks. She has playdates with her friends, we go to music makers and she just loves to play with her baby dolls.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Swim Lessons


This year when we did swim lessons Kurtis did really well. I think it had to do a little with him practicing all summer long, and A LOT to do with having a TERRIFIC teacher in VA. **Nanny is the best swim teacher ever!!! She has taught many children how to swim!**

Here he is at the beginning being tested to see what level he is.
Kurtis had a ton of fun and at the end of the swim lessons he even dove off of the high diving board!! Great job Kurtis we love you.

NOTE: All pictures in this post provided by Anne, THANK YOU!!!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Jax and Tucker came to VA.

I was so lucky to be able to see all of my siblings this summer, and we rounded it out with seeing Mrs. Jax. Jackie and her son Tucker came to visit, the kids loved having both of them here.
Dad grew a cantaloupe!
and it was really good....
...so good one little girl skipped a donut for it!!
We updated the parents shower curtain.
Before:
Being Done:
After:
By the way...does this not look like a Derick face??
Thank you to all of my family for the help. Thank you Pops and GG for the place to live for the summer. We had a ton of fun and love you all!!!