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September 2, 2016

Catching up on things around here the past week or so…

A huge thank you to Susan for the awesome birthday gifts! Captain America, Hulk, and Cinderella!  🙂

susan presents

Another huge thank you to GJ for making the incredible Avenger masks! The Captain America and Wonder Woman masks were the party favors at Maxwell’s party. The Hulk will be used for Spencer’s part in October and the Wolverine and Iron Man were just for the boys. GJ’s the best!

masks

We loved having all of our favorite people in town last week to celebrate Maxwell!

family

In other good news, Samantha’s teeth are still white!! Woohoo! After the unfortunate fall, I was really worried her front teeth were going to turn gray but, we’re past the 2 week mark and they are still white so we should be in the clear. We went back up to the dentist this week and he was able to get an x-ray and good look at them and said they looked great. Phew!

dentist

In other not so good news, Samantha’s second day of school did not go so well. 🙁  She was having plenty of fun with brother before we left…

red shoes

and she looked awfully cute in her new red shoes…

red shoes

but she just didn’t have a good day. She was crying when I left and the teacher said she was just very clingy to her all day and could never really get happy. She didn’t even eat her lunch! They were worried that she was maybe getting sick but, nope. She was fine by the time we got home. When I picked her up at school, she didn’t even smile when she saw me but actually started crying – it was almost as if she was just overwhelmed with everything and was so relieved to see me that she just couldn’t hold the tears in. Break. my. heart. Oh, sweet baby. I guess the only way to get her to like school is to keep going – so, we’ll be back next week and will be hoping for a better day.

That’s it around here. Have a wonderful long weekend!

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Celebration

September 1, 2016

Well, it was good to be Maxwell on Tuesday! He turned SIX and celebrated big! The day started with a giant cinnamon roll six…

six birthday

He then headed off to school with awesome Captain America cookies (NOT made by me!) for his class…

cookies for six

Meanwhile, back at home, the Bobbsey Twins thoroughly enjoyed the cinnamon rolls and birthday decorations!

bday

After school I got to hear all about how he got to be KING that day! He’s been waiting his turn and what better day to be king than on his birthday!

king

That night, we went to Cocina Superior (Maxwell’s choice!) and Robert had them sing to him. I would not say he really liked that! Not sure he could have sunk any lower in his seat…

6th bday

Spencer thought it was awesome though! ha!

6 bday

We then went home for cake…

cake

cake

cake

and presents!!

6 bday

We now have a stealth ninja in the house!!

six

bday

And we’re all getting to take a fun trip to Legoland and Disney to celebrate our favorite 6 year old! Now that’s how you turn six!!

bday 6

What a fun day! Happy Birthday Maxwell!

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Their turn!

August 31, 2016

On Monday it was finally Spencer and Samantha’s turn to go to school! Spencer was ready, he had an ice cream date with his new class a few weeks ago so had met a few of the friends that will be in his class…

ice cream

ice cream

Well, I say he was ready but he sure wasn’t ready for photos that morning! Don’t they both look so excited?

school

Ha! Spencer finally perked up a little when I told him about his new green camo lunch box I got him for school!

first day of school

Samantha didn’t know what was about to hit her but, gosh darn it, she looked cute in this little apple dress!

first day

and her matching bloomers!  🙂

first day

I could just eat her up.

first day

Ta da!

first day

When we got to school Spencer walked right on into Mrs. Rollins’ class, showed her his new lunch box, and took off playing not even saying bye to me! Good for him! I then walked Samantha over to her room to meet her new teacher Mrs. Laura. She was clinging pretty tight to me for a while.

first day

I finally managed to get her off of me and was trying to get her interested in the toys…

school

then Mrs. Laura tried to make friends…

first day

But, nope. Little Miss Skeptical was having none of it! ha!

first day

Tootie. She finally found an Elmo doll that distracted her just enough for me to slip out. I think there were plenty of tears once she realized I was gone but Mrs. Laura assured me she didn’t cry for too long. Both she and Spencer sure were happy to see me at 1:00! I think they both had a GREAT first day!

first day

Now let’s see what happens Wednesday when we go back and Samantha knows what’s about to happen! eek!

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color week

August 29, 2016

Wow! What a fun weekend we had! Maxwell’s party was fantastic. It really could not have gone better and we had a very happy birthday boy! Today is Spencer and Samantha’s first day of school and Maxwell’s actual birthday is tomorrow…no slowing down this week!

Last week at school was color week and Maxwell had a certain color to wear each day. I, of course, used this as an excuse to continue to take a picture of him on the porch every morning. Wonder how much longer he’ll tolerate it?

Monday was red. This picture makes me laugh so hard. Spencer was doing some little dance and Maxwell was having none of it! ha!

red day

Tuesday was yellow…

yellow day

This shirt is a hand me down from Katie and Anna and it’s saved us on more than one “yellow day”!

yellow

Wednesday was blue…

blue

Robert walked Maxwell to school that day and Baby was very sad she didn’t get to go…I mean, she had her purse ready and everything!

blue

Thursday was orange…

orange

and, don’t worry, Baby got to walk to school that day!  🙂

baby school

This guy stayed back with me…

orange

Friday was green…

green

and that’s the end of color week! Or so I thought! Friday afternoon I got an email from Mrs. Solai with a whole new list of colors for this week…guess that means an excuse for more porch pictures!!  🙂

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Party prep

August 26, 2016

The day is almost here! Maxwell drew out his “party plan”…

party plan

We went to Party City for all sort of supplies…

party city

Costumes have been purchased…

party costumes

Pinatas have been filled…

party piñata

The patio has been cleaned…

party prep

We’re ready for a fantastic birthday party to celebrate our favorite 6 year old!! Woohoo!

Have a fun weekend – we sure will!

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