New Camera Fun!

Wow, I am very behind. A computer FULL of photos, moments, memories. And today I tried out a new camera... pocket one finally. It only took me TWO years to commit to a smaller camera so I don't have to carry my SLR around me.

So today... I tried out my Canon Power Shot SX210 IS.


A sweet photo. A sweet girl. Pigtails and popsicle.

A little boy who came home from school with a bad headache right as school was getting out. A headache that was only cleared up by a bad release of pain in throwing up... and then there he is. Happy, playing golf in the front yard and eating a Popsicle. Migraine? I hope my poor boy doesn't have that as a part of his future, his life. Right now, I see a beauty and joy in his eyes that wasn't there an hour before. And that is what I am glad this photo captured!

Innocents and sweetness that I treasure!

What is that? Okay, some people have a twinkle in their eyes. Nicolas has a twinkle ON his eye!

I have a bad feeling that this camera is going to be the start of a future... watch out world... I see lots of memories captured. I hope they are all as sweet as these!

Preschool Princess

Lexi was in for changes. Changed schools to St. Mary's. She changed days to going three days a week. Changed hours... wow, they go early! And is leaving her good friends behind at her old preschool. If anyone has a right to be scared, nervous or at least apprehensive it is her. And was she?


I am happy to say she was excited, ready and positive!
That's my girl!

And her brother was there... now having to get up earlier himself so that he was ready to go when she has to even though he doesn't have to be at school for much later! But now he gets an hour on those days to hang with his mom alone. And we do...get breakfast, play games, read, tennis...whatever we can. And Lexi? How is she doing with change?



She is doing great! Makes new friends every day. Excited to eat in a real lunch room, play on the playground, feed the bunny and whatever else she can do.

And of course she got a slushy too at the end of her first day!

As for her friends at her old school? We have gotten in as much play time with them as we could before they started back. Thanks ladies for coming to play all week! We hope to see you all as much as we can after school and on the weekends!

First Day of First Grade

Nicolas might not have wanted to say good-bye to summer just yet as he has enjoyed so much swimming, hanging out with friends, trips locally and away. But he was excited to start first grade. He can't wait to use his desk for homework (wonder how long that will last). To keep learning to read chapter books, learn more about globes and maps, and to bring on all the math you can. Oh, don't forget P.E., recess, art and whatever else he can soak up in school.

So the first day of school came.



Backpack was ready, supplies were in tow (by his parents who were beating the bus to school to greet him there) and Nicolas was excited to meet his new teacher, classmates and a desk all his own.



(top left corner - clockwise)
I get one more hug in with my little boy. We both held it together much better then last year!
Shawn is there for first day as he always is for any moment with his kids that he can be. Good daddy!
Nicolas gets off the bus with his buddy, Aidan. They may not be in class together but they get to play at recess and that works for them.
Nicolas waves from across the bus... "bye bye mom"
The day is over and Andrew gets the squeeze on to neighbors, Nicolas and Ryan, as they have a great day.

We surprised Nicoals with slushy and lunch and a trip to our friends pool for the afternoon. Great first day!