Why oh why can't things be put away?

After dropping the girls off at school today I go home and make a quick phone call. I notice Baby K is unusually quiet so I go check on her and this is what I found. This is what happens when her big sister doesn't put things away! But boy does she look cute!
She definitely keeps us busy! She is into everything and starting to enjoy some of the things her big sisters are into. She loves playing with babies and pushing them in their strollers, she loves to dance (look out Simi Dance Center!), and apparantly she loves to color! If only it were on paper and not on herself! =)

We have a preschooler!

Today was Isabella's first day of preschool! She was soooooo excited! For the last two weeks she kept asking "how many more days till my preschool?" The countdown began and before she knew it she was there! This morning she even told Maddie "Now we're both gonna go to school!" When we got there we found her cubby and immediately sat on the carpet to begin her day. She was a bit shy when she met her teacher and even sitting on the carpet she was more reserved than I thought but I knew she would have no problems. So while other children were crying because their parents were leaving....I was the one crying as I left my middle baby.

She had a great day! She played on the playground, washed babies in their bathtub, made a calendar, read a book about letters and a coconut tree ("Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom), and ate snack consisting of rainbow goldfish crackers, cheese, and apple juice. We are so proud of our little girl and can't even believe this day has come! Why do they have to grow up so fast? We are excited for all she will learn and the friendships she will make.

Here's a couple of pictures from her first day!

Happy first day of Preschool, Isabella!

I took a picture of Izzy and next thing I know Katie walked right up so she could be in the picture as well. She is such a ham!

Outside her classroom

Sitting patiently (and quite happy I might add) on the carpet waiting for class to begin

She was so excited to show us her calendar she made with her picture on it!

Izzy already knew how to write her name but I've never seen her Z's look as good as they look here! Amazing!

We have a 1st Grader!

I know many of you have seen most of these pictures on Facbook and pretty much know what is going on in our family, this is for those of you who have not entered the oh so exciting but addicting world of Faceboook!

Well, the first day of 1st grade went off without a hitch! Madeline got up extra early that day as she was excited not only about school but about wearing her new clothes and bringing her new backpack/messenger bag and lunchbox to school. It's funny how her clothes resemble that of my Catholic school uniforms......and she picked it out! Must be in her genes!

We can hardly believe we have a first grader! We are so excited about all she will learn this year (although she did get a head start with all the 1st grade materials I brought home last year when I was teaching! oops!) She has become such a good reader and everyday we are amazed atw quick of a learner she is. She seems to like her teacher and is very comfortable at school.

In addition to school, she and Izzy have dance every Monday and Thursday. She's also in a Daisy troop which meets every other Tuesday and CCD will be held every Wednesday. Needless to say she'll be one busy girl and I'll be one busy taxi driver!

We are so proud of her!

With her sisters

Ready to start 1st grade!

Is it really September?

I have got to get better about blogging....and if it weren't for my friend who started blogging on her blog I might not be doing this.

Can't believe the summer has come and gone! What a great time for our family. We kicked off the summer with what else?....but a trip to Disneyland with all the cousins. From there we headed to Scottsdale, Arizona for a few days of relaxing. The kids had a great time swimming in the pool and we had a great time hanging out watching their smiling faces. We also got a chance to visit one of my good friends from High School and her family. All 6 girls had a great time playing and getting to know each other. We also went down to the beach, took a day trip to Legoland, and had many a barbeque!

Miss Maddie participated in Vacation Bible School and Busy Izzy had 4 weeks of private swimming lessons. She is a little fish! We can't believe how good of a swimmer she has become in such a short time. She is comfortable jumping into the deep end and Lee and I can breathe a little easier as well. Baby K is already 20 months! Where does the time go! She had a great time swimming in the pool over the summer. She is a very busy toddler and loves climbing! She's getting better going up and down stairs and is quite the little runner. She definitely knows when she shouldn't be doing something because she will run away with the cutest little laugh. It just tickles her little black heart to get into mischief!

That's it for now! I promise I will get better about posting on the blog and if I don't feel free to call me out on it!

xoxo