First Test

I couldn't be prouder.

My Reader

I knew my girl was moving quickly through books these days. The books that just a few weeks ago were a bit difficult, she's flying through. So, tonight, I asked her to give this one a try.

Within 15 minutes, she'd read the first chapter. Inside, we even found 2 index cards with a book report written on them. The handwriting was mine from some elementary year. We also found a hand drawn pig (I think I traced it!). She's using it as her bookmark.
We've graduated to "chapter" books now.

Moving Day

This weekend has been one of lots of moving...kids furniture that is.

We've talked for months about moving the boys together so Gabby could have her own room. This weekend we bit the bullet and did it.

The boys love being together with 24/7 access to their Thomas the Tank Engine train table (they were up at 5am this morning playing choo-choo). Josh loves having a big boy bed to play on, sleep in and roll his trains on. I'm just very grateful that he still wants rocked to sleep. I don't think I could bare it if I had to get rid of all the baby stuff, all at the same time. I've rocked from here to China at least 6 times in my rocking chair. Three babies later, I know I'm living on borrowed time. Soon, my last baby will no longer want to be rocked to sleep. I can't dwell on that.

Now, it's off to sewing a lady bug quilt and matching curtains for my girl.

Praying for Daisy

I was blessed this morning by hearing this sermon about Daisy and her family. It is long, but incredibly touching and tells of God's love for us in the middle of horrible circumstances. The video is about 40 minutes long, I'd suggest watching the whole thing, but if you're crunched for time, watch the first few minutes and then the last 20.

When My Heart Is Overwhelmed from Reality on Vimeo.

Praying for Daisy. They also have a blog for updates on her condition.
http://prayfordaisy.tumblr.com/

Josh's Pupcakes

Joshua's second birthday was a fun day filled with family, food and lots of presents. He wanted a puppy party. You can't have a puppy party without pupcakes.

It was fun to watch all the kids play together!

The Day of Firsts

First day of first grade and first day of preschool were big days in our house. Gabby was thrilled to take her backpack and her lunch for a full day of school. Zack was so excited to have a school bag just like Gabby's when she was in preschool. He couldn't WAIT to get there and meet new friends, play with the guinea pigs, play with the trains, and have circle time. Oh, they are surely growing up.

We're Back

We're back from vacation and are close to finding ourselves back in our regular routine. We've had alot of firsts the last few weeks. Josh turned 2! Gabby started first grade last week. Zack starts preschool this week. It's hard to believe that our little girl spends ALL day at school. Zack got to meet his teacher today. He can't wait to start school, play on the playground, see the bunnies and guinea pigs, ride bikes, do art, meet new friends and have snack! The kids are growing up, right before our eyes.

I owe so many blog entries which will eventually come. I'll be back tracking a bit because there is so much about vacation I must blog about. Then there's the Puppy Party for our two year old, complete with pupcakes, the first day of first grade photos and of course the first day of preschool photos still to be taken.

I'll catch up, eventually.