Pajama Birthday Party

I took the older kids to a pajama birthday party this past weekend for their friend Caroline who turned 5 years old. I just loved the PJ's the kids picked to wear.

Nana and Pop Pop Come Visit!

Bob and Ruth Risinger (aka Nana and Pop Pop) came for a quick visit to meet John. It was so fun having them here. We went to the lake for a few nights and ate some great meals together. I love sharing my kids with people who think they are as adorable, intelligent and funny as I do. We miss you already, Nana and Pop Pop. Please come again soon!

Conversation with a 2 1/2 year old

Will: Where is God?

Matt: He is in heaven - up in the sky.

W: Where is God's house?

M: Up in the sky in heaven as well.

W: Where does God sleep?

M: I'm not sure He really ever sleeps.

W: He doesn't have a bed?

Bye Bye Paci!

The other day Will put his finger through his paci and ripped it even further than it had been after the last year of him chewing on it like a mini cigar. After that he started saying that his paci was "broken" and began to talk about throwing it away in the trash. I was reluctant to let him do it the first day because I could envision him being very very sad about not having a paci come bedtime that night. After all, Will has slept with a paci in his mouth for naps and bedtime since birth. But the next morning he confidently walked up to me and said, "My paci was broken so I threw it in the trash." I quickly realized all the disgusting items that had already been thrown away on top of the paci in the garbage and decided to just roll with it. And guess what? He never mentioned it again. Amazing. Once he was ready to let it go he never looked back. What a great quality.

Third Times a Charm

Alivia and Will's teachers are requesting family photos. So, I went to our photo library and realized we did not have a complete family pic since Baby John arrived! After church my sweet husband set up his tripod in the front yard. He would set the timer, grab Alivia and Will and look handsome to boot. I thought they turned out pretty well. The last one is my favorite.

First Day of School

Alivia started pre-kindergarten today. She will attend 4 days a week. She walked confidently in, took the obligatory picture and never looked back. Will started 2 days a week at the same school. We are on a graduated program where he goes a little longer each day. He was a little unsure at first, but by the end was more confident. He is definitely one of the most verbal in the class. And I am so proud that he is potty trained.

They both attend Covenant Presbyterian Preschool.

We Started Cereal!

John started rice cereal a few days ago! He actually is doing quite well and doesn't even spit it out. Alivia was so intrigued by it all (you can see her peeking somewhere in every picture).