Preschool and Popsicles

Jaedyn had his first day of preschool today. He did great! He jumped right into things with some painting, found some great shapes all around the room on the floor, found a giant sized hand clapper (we have a mini one at home) which was really exciting, and lots of other fun things. He seemed very comfortable and was so engrossed in a magnetic activity that I'm not even sure he felt my hug goodbye!




Away with backpacks and in with buckets!










And what's a hot day without a popsicle?

From the mouth of a 3 year old......

I wanted to write these statements down because they totally cracked me up. Jaedyn makes me laugh pretty much on a weekly basis. Here are a couple of moments that I loved from this past week.

While we were shopping for a car Jaedyn had to use the restroom. So I took him while Rob haggled away with the salesman. We entered the bathroom, opened the door and Jaedyn exclaimed with great excitement. and enthusiasm....."Look Mom, they have a yellow potty here!!!!!!!!!! " (yellow because it was about 400 years old).

And a conversation that we had while driving the Subaru which sounds more like we are driving in a giant tanker than a little blue car.

Jaedyn: Mom, this car is so loud! We need to fix it.
Me: You are right, Jaedyn it IS loud. Well, who is going to fix it?
Jaedyn: Daddy is going to fix it because he has money.
Me: Oh, and where does Daddy get all of his money?
Jaedyn: Daddy works really hard so he has money.
Me: Jaedyn, do I have any money?
Jaedyn: No, just Daddy.
Me: So, do I have a job?
Jaedyn: No, just Daddy works.

:0)

The best part is at the very end... :0)

One of Ashlyn's favorite activities....riding the green bus. :)

Beach Days and more.....

What would we do without the beach?! Jaedyn is now at the lovely stage where he will sit in the sand and play, play, play all by himself. I don't mind getting sandy and playing with him, but it makes it a whole lot easier when Ashlyn is cruising around eating anything that looks slightly appetizing. In addition to making "meatballs" and "chicken soup" Jaedyn has discovered the joy of the boogie board. He is still getting used to the waves (with Rob's help) and only will stay on the board for a short period of time, but at least we are getting somewhere with it. Last year he wouldn't even touch the board! On the other hand Miss Ashlyn had her first debut on the boogie board this past weekend. She sat on the board while Rob pulled her around in the water and she lasted much longer than Jaedyn did. I have a feeling that she's going to be paddling out with Dad before Jaedyn does!

Keeping it cool...

It has been toastier than ever here for the past few weeks with temperatures in the high 90's low 100's every day. Jaedyn, Ashlyn and I have been not doing very much other than going to the beach and swimming in our pool. We did manage to get away one day with our friends Allison and Kellie and visited the fabulous Quail Botanical Gardens. I had forgotten how much I loved this place which is filled with all kinds of growth, beautiful ponds with lily pads and a pretty big waterfall (behind Jaedyn in the above picture). They just added a whole new section for kids which includes a wading stream, the coolest tree house I have ever seen and a whole percussion section. A very fun place!


Jaedyn climbing up the tree house.
Jaedyn...
Ashlyn...
Lilly...
Carson...


And just some random pictures...



Jaedyn has figured out how to get every last drop of ice cream out of the bowl.

Rob has been working like a mad-man on his thesis. I think he might be losing his marbles.

We had to get just a few pictures of Ashlyn in our favorite bath towel before we have to put it away. :(
Such a snuggly little lady, she is.

Brotherly Love

Jaedyn and Ashlyn adore each other. It's so fun to watch them "play" together. They both love making each other laugh hysterically and Jaedyn tells me weekly how much he " loves Ashy...she's so cute!".