Firsts – Page 14

Kindergarten ready!

April 19, 2018

Spencer came home from school two weeks ago and found his globe on his mailbox…

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that means kindergarten is not that far away! We had orientation on Tuesday and while Spencer might have been the teeny, tiniest bit nervous, he was way more excited and curious than anything.

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He had a great time in the classroom, saw some familiar faces, and got a cookie and a book at the end! Can’t beat that! I’ll also say, being a second time kindergarten mom is way better than being a first time kindergarten mom! All of the info they gave us was old hat and that sure was nice.

I may not be ready for him to head to kindergarten but he’s already running out the door. Watch out MBE, here comes Spencey!!

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Maxwell’s kindergarten orientation here.

Tball

March 21, 2018

Spencer is playing Tball this year and it’s going great! Well, he’s had 2 practices and one game but, so far, so good! He’s loving it and that’s what counts! He was looking like a real ball player at this first practice…

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Doesn’t get cuter than that!

His first game was this last Saturday and the weather wasn’t really cooperating. Thankfully we got to play but it was a drizzly, yucky day. Didn’t bother the ball players though!

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Our whole crew made it out and Samantha had a LOT of fun jumping in all the puddles and getting very dirty!

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Spencer played great and had so much fun. He had good hits and ran around the bases like a pro!

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Love my newest ball player!

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Gooooo Red Sox!

Big girl bed

March 14, 2018

As I mentioned last week, there have been some big changes for Samantha around here! After a looong construction process, we finally had Samantha’s “big girl” room to a place where she could move in! Even though we’ve been planning to move her for months, it happened quickly and I’m so glad I snapped these pictures 2 days before we moved her…

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My sweet baby in her final days in her crib. Sniff sniff. I told my mom it was kind of sad to be packing up her crib after having one in my house for 7.5 years. She told me I could always have another! Yeah….I wasn’t quite THAT sad! ha!

Samantha is 3 years and 1 month and was more than ready for her big girl bed. She was so excited to be there and looks so cozy piled up in between all of those pillows…

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She’s slept great. We’re working through leaving the hallway or bathroom light on, but overall I can’t complain at all. She sleeps all night, takes great naps, and absolutely loves her wonderful big girl room! I’m still waiting on a few things to come in and then will share all the pics!

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My baby is growing up!

Spencer big boy bed at 3 years and 2 months

Maxwell big boy bed at 3 years and 5 months

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Go Speed Racer!

March 8, 2018

Being a Tiger Scout, Maxwell got to participate in the Pinewood Derby for his troop.

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He and Robert worked hard on the car – Maxwell painted every bit of it! He even free-handed that Alabama A on top and the numbers on the side!

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We went to the derby on Tuesday night and it was great! They have a fancy digital track and it really was fun for the whole family. There were some pretty impressive looking cars too! The boys were pretty proud when they got their car weighed – it has to be 5 oz or less and Maxwell’s car “The Crimson Tide” weighed in at exactly 5 oz! Score!

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After dinner and plenty of goofing around by the scouts, the races started.

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race

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We were pretty excited when Maxwell won his first heat!

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Even more excited when he won his second heat!

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He lost his third heat – but pretty funny that he lost it to The Auburn Attacker! ha!

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Everyone had fun and behaved so nicely – especially these two…

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When it came time for awards, wouldn’t you know it – Maxwell won first place for the Tiger Scouts! Woohoo!!

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I don’t know who was more proud – Maxwell or Robert (or maybe Daddo! ha!)

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Can’t wait to do it again next year!

Go Speed Racer, go Speed Racer, go Speed Racer goooo!

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Christmas Parade

December 14, 2017

One of the fun parts of being a boy scout is that you get to march in the local Christmas parade and hand out candy! Luckily, it was a beautiful, warm afternoon – perfect parade weather! Maxwell looked sharp in his uniform…

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