Friday, October 02, 2015

September

 Well after a CRAZY busy August, I think it took a good part of september to recover and get into our fall routine. Hudson is now over a month into Kindergarten, and he LOVES it. I am still shocked at the new songs and things he comes home knowing every day.
 Our weekends still tend to include water (pool, or beach) and now we've added soccer to the mix. Hudson is on his first official team and he is loving it! still figuring out the rules of the game and what the point is (other than running around with your friends) but he's having a ball. 

 This post includes a couple of the drawings he has done at school the last couple weeks. Each week they do a drawing that includes a secret letter - it's the owl is the letter M…can you find it? 

 Since Stel is still transitioning to life without diapers, we spend a lot of time without pants while at home, so she can get to the potty quickly when she needs to (which is every time). Hudson usually feels the need to participate in the pants-less charade as well. 

 Stel and her friend Amalie - these two are two months apart, and are growing a cute little friendship.



 Every once in a while these two love each other in an adorable way, when i have the camera ready. Man i love these two, and they really love each other too. It's been neat to see their friendship growing the last month or so, especially with Hudson imparting his newfound 'wisdom' to his sister after school. She is his star pupil. 




Andy left today for six days, for work and pleasure, but had to bring his work boots. Stel had to give them a whirl as well - i swear she just looks cute in everything. :) Now we'll see what six days without andy looks like! (oh boy)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

kinder pics

 Third week into kindergarten and he's doing GREAT. Making friends, singing a new song every day, bringing home great drawings, etc!! So fun to see him flourish and enjoy school, but i'm not surprised. He has always loved learning, and picks up on things quick! 
I've started teaching now too, and though i don't think i'm great at it yet, i'm hoping it will get better and i'll get into the swing of things soon! 





Tuesday, September 08, 2015

friends, kindergarten, wedding, birthday!

 August was a BUSY month for us! Wedding celebrations, baby shower, trips to vegas and portland (for amy), first time as a flower girl for stella, first day of kindergarten for Hudson, and of course our trips to the beach whenever we could fit them in. :) 
 This month I was able to go see a friend who had suffered the loss of her sister. It was great to be able to hug her in person and spend some time just BEING with her. I also planned a girls night for her to just give her some extra love!

 Hudson had his fifth birthday, last day of preschool, first day of kindergarten and first sleep over this last month! Here are his two teachers from the preschool - Andrea and Mandie. Stel is now going to that preschool twice a week while I teach!



 Here is Hudsons teacher — Mrs. K!

 My dear friend Sandra got married a couple weeks ago, and Stella got to be a flower girl! She was amazing, and Sandra was very beautiful! Stella stayed up dancing at the reception until 10:30!! And Hudson spent the night at our neighbors house - with their 13 year old son and his two friends and their 10 year old daughter. He had the time of his life!!!












 We wrapped up August and started september with my birthday - beach time, of course, and time with my favorite Aunt! And a pool party to wrap up the labor day weekend. I'd say we had a pretty awesome summer - and now I start my first day as an adjunct college professor tomorrow!! WOOHOO!