School Days

Alivia getting on the bus, her second day of school. Yes, I cried watching it drive away.

Alivia loves her class and her teacher, Mrs. Seamons!

Alivia 's favorite thing to do on the playground is the "Monkey Bars"!

Liv's 1st Day of School

Alivia's first day of school went great! Monday, I took her and she played on the playground before the bell rang. When we walked to class she held my hand and as we waited by the door with all the other kids, she looked at me and quietly said, "mom, you don't have to hold my hand." At that moment I thought, " it starts, she doesn't want to have anything to do with me". Anyway, she was great in class until I started to go and she didn't throw a fit, but she was quiet in asking me to say, eventually she said bye. The first thing she said after school was " you're right mom, I LOVE school !" I was so relieved, now she can't wait to go.
I thought she would be worn out, but right when she gets off the bus she says, "can I go play with friends?" AAH! I would like to have some time with my daughter, so yesterday I said no, and we played the rest of the day together.

Austin's Accomplishments

Little Austin is growing up so fast, especially having Brayden around, when you get a new baby, your youngest automatically graduates from the "baby stage" to "Big Boy". Although he used to be afraid of the potty, he now likes to sit on it, nothing has wanted to come out, but atleast we are showing some interest. He talks constantly, and LOUDLY! I am thinking he either has what I have diagnosed as " middle child syndrome", where he is trying to be heard over the oldest child and the baby, he is still trying to let us know Austin is around; or maybe he just takes after his dad or Uncle Noize, who knows. At times you don't even know he's around, but other times, well, he never yells to be mean, just to be heard. He loves to count and sing his ABC's. He loves his dinosaurs and Big Trucks! He scoots them along the ground saying "Vroom Vroom" and "Roar". Let's see, He is talking in 5-6 word sentences. example, "mommy, I don't like that", He graduated from saying "Aussie do it" to "My do it" and now "I do it." He is recognizing the concept of being big and little. The other evening he was outside helping me plant some flowers and the moon was out, however it wasn't completely dark yet, Austin was talking about the moon and I am half way listening and then I hear him say, "mommy, you bigger, you do it" So I proceed to ask "mommy do what?" and he says to me, "Touch The Moon". My heart just melted. I said, "oh Aussie, you think mommy could touch the moon?" And he just smiled and said "Yeah" with a laugh. I really enjoy Austin. He helps me see things with a new perspective, and enjoy life as a kid again. Austin absolutely loves to laugh and more than that, loves to make others laugh. He really has what we call a jokester side to him. He likes to call us by different names to make us laugh, for example, he will say to me, "Thank You Daddy" and laugh, and to HP " Love You Mommy". He loves to wrestle and if you try to hide your face and say " No Kisses" he tries with all his might to Grab your Face and Plant a Big One on you. H.P. loves that game. He loves Aussies kisses. His bedtime routine is more like a night time ritual, it's always the same. . . brush teeth, read story, sing 3 songs and THEY HAVE TO BE "You Are My Sunshine" , "Itsby Bitsy Spider" , & "Popcorn On The Apricot Tree", then get put in bed and he HAS TO HAVE one book in his bed with his Elmo doll. Then he makes you sing All 3 songs AGAIN!!! He definitely knows what he likes. He also Loves to ride his Diego bike with his Sissy and the big kids in the neighborhood. They ride up and down the sidewalk, and he thinks he fits right in! Well, those are just a few things about our little Aussie Bear. He keeps our lives excited.

Back 2 School

Well it is that time of Year!! Something I thought I would be ready for. . . Alivia going to school!
We have decided to put Livie in the full day program in Kindergarten. We had the option of half day or Full, but I feel like she is ready to go all day! I know that it will be in her best interest with all that they have to offer full day students. I am a little apprehensive about her first couple of weeks. I guess I am worried that if she takes after me, she might get a little lost trying to find her class from the playground and breakfast. Good thing she takes after her Dad when it comes to directions! While getting her school supplies, I gave her a hug and just said "I can't believe my baby girl is gonna be a school girl now." She just looked at me, put her hand on my shoulder and said "mommy, I'll be alright". I knew, at that moment, she was ready and would be just fine. Can't say I am ready, but I am working on that. I am sure the boys will keep me busy and my mind busy while Livie is away.

Dress Up

Livie and Austin love to play dress up. . . as you can see I think I need to buy some "Bob The Builder" or "Prince" dress up stuff, "Spider Man" would be good too.

Growing Brayden

Just a few Pictures to show the different ages and stages Brayden has gone through. He is such a joy to our family. He seems to be getting big so fast. He is already sitting up and rolling around, has two teeth, and loves to smile and laugh. He is over 19 pounds now and only 6 months old. What a big boy!

Little Smiley Baby!

Little Brayden is rolling all over now and he is sitting up so well by himself. One of my favorite things he does is his little smile. He only has two teeth on the bottom, so when he grins all you see are his gums on top. He is adorable!