Tuesday, July 31, 2012
New Family Portrait
Here's are new family portrait! (Thanks Doug/Pop-Pop) Kasey is fitting in beautifully!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Meet Kasey!!
Kasey is the latest addition to our family!
She is a Chow/Border Collie mix that we rescued through the SPCA. They believe she is about a year old. Kasey has a wonderful temperament, very calm and laid back. She craves affection and is willing to be loved by anyone. Hard to believe someone abandoned her. The girls have been waiting for this moment for years. In fact, Kate says she has asked for a dog since she was 2...6 years later, her wish came true! The girls love to take her for walks and give endless hugs and kisses.
We are so grateful and blessed to have her! Thanks to Biz (Mom-Mom) for telling us about her and to Ryan for the beautiful picture.
I'm sure you'll be seeing quite a bit of her in future posts!
She is a Chow/Border Collie mix that we rescued through the SPCA. They believe she is about a year old. Kasey has a wonderful temperament, very calm and laid back. She craves affection and is willing to be loved by anyone. Hard to believe someone abandoned her. The girls have been waiting for this moment for years. In fact, Kate says she has asked for a dog since she was 2...6 years later, her wish came true! The girls love to take her for walks and give endless hugs and kisses.
We are so grateful and blessed to have her! Thanks to Biz (Mom-Mom) for telling us about her and to Ryan for the beautiful picture.
I'm sure you'll be seeing quite a bit of her in future posts!
Friday, July 13, 2012
And just like that...
...both of our girls are off to school!
The girls started back for another school year on Monday. Lauren has staggered entry this week for Kindergarten, so she only went on Monday. Her entire class will come together this coming Monday for the first time...22 total. We were very excited that Lauren has the same Kindergarten teacher as Kate. She has been teaching for many years and is a fabulous teacher!
Kate has enjoyed her first week and loves her teacher! Her teacher student-taught in 5th grade last year at our school and is now teaching 3rd grade for the 1st time. So far so good! Plus we've heard only excellent things about her.
The girls started back for another school year on Monday. Lauren has staggered entry this week for Kindergarten, so she only went on Monday. Her entire class will come together this coming Monday for the first time...22 total. We were very excited that Lauren has the same Kindergarten teacher as Kate. She has been teaching for many years and is a fabulous teacher!
Kate has enjoyed her first week and loves her teacher! Her teacher student-taught in 5th grade last year at our school and is now teaching 3rd grade for the 1st time. So far so good! Plus we've heard only excellent things about her.
Here's to another great year!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Good Judgment
Kate's school has a program that focuses on certain "Character Traits" or appropriate behaviors for all students. Each quarter, the students and teachers select a classmate that displays the Character Trait that month. Kate was selected and awarded the "Good Judgment" trait.
Lauren and I had the privilege of attending the Character Traits breakfast honoring the selected students just before school was out. Kate received her certificate and pencil while enjoying all of the breakfast treats.
We're proud of you Kate! Keep up the good work!
Lauren and I had the privilege of attending the Character Traits breakfast honoring the selected students just before school was out. Kate received her certificate and pencil while enjoying all of the breakfast treats.
We're proud of you Kate! Keep up the good work!
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| Kate Receiving her Award |
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| Kate with her certificate and goodies |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Graduate
It's hard to believe, but we are officially done with preschool in our household. Lauren graduated from the four-year-old class the end of May and now has her sights set on Kindergarten. She'll begin the same day as Kate...July 9th!
We were very proud of Lauren as she accepted her diploma from her teachers, following the entire 4-year-old classes performance. We were fortunate to have several of the grandparents and a couple of cousins at the ceremony.
Displayed on the outer walls of the building were the graduates' Self-Portraits, one completed in September at the beginning of the year and one in May.
We finished the event with a trip to Chick Fil-A for lunch and to celebrate. Here are some highlights from the day.
We were very proud of Lauren as she accepted her diploma from her teachers, following the entire 4-year-old classes performance. We were fortunate to have several of the grandparents and a couple of cousins at the ceremony.
Displayed on the outer walls of the building were the graduates' Self-Portraits, one completed in September at the beginning of the year and one in May.
We finished the event with a trip to Chick Fil-A for lunch and to celebrate. Here are some highlights from the day.
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| Procession into the Sanctuary |
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| Flowers from Grandpa and Grandma |
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| The Proud Family |
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| Mom-Mom and Lauren with Self-Portraits |
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| Loving Sisters!! |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Snuggler Holders
On the way back from Delaware, Mother's Day weekend, we stopped at IKEA. The girls acquired stuffed animal holders for their rooms to house some of their many furry friends. Kate selected aquamarine blue and Lauren chose dark pink. Below are the hanging results. (Photos courtesy of Kate.)
Cupcake Diaries
Carah inspired Kate to read the cupcake diaries series. Kate is currently reading the first book, "Katie and the Cupcake Cure." She has almost finished it and will be moving on to "Mia and the Mix." (This post was provided by Kate, including photographs).
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