Third Grade, Here She Comes!

The most interesting this about getting ready for 3rd grade was the shift in Bella's style. She insisted on having Nike Jordan's (which she paid for with her own money). All the frilly dresses and matching outfits I have dressed her in for most of her life are completely loathed! I write about this because it is so similar to how I was and when I talk to other moms, it seems to be universal.....not the actual style but the behavior. Its the age where they get REALLY picky and roll their eyes when you pick out stuff you think is cute. It just makes me chuckle. S

Seriously, though, as she continues to grow and come into her own, I marvel at her intellect, kindness and sense of humor.  She is such a loving daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and grandchild.  We are so blessed.

We were ecstatic that she got to loop with Ms. Lacey.

Photo bomb.

Summer Randomness

Jet Lag!  The struggle is real!

Jet lag strikes again.  We were going to Tesco and Joziah fell asleep in the car.  So, I did what any mom would do....went to the home aisle, grabbed a pillow and a towel and made my baby a bed in the cart so we could get on with the grocery shopping!

Check out this slam dunk superstar

Bella and Caden on their first day of Soccer Camp

Representing Messi at Soccer Camp

Ready, Set, Score! Joziah is FOUR!

I say it every August 23rd.... I can't believe my BABY is ____!!  This year was no exception.   Turning 4 meant that he would be attending British School.  He still's such a little guy but with the biggest personality!   I can't imagine our lives before Joziah.  He definitely completed our family.  This particular birthday theme:  BASKETBALL.

We spent some time constructing his gift

Ta-Da....POP-A-SHOT.   When he woke up on his birthday it was assembled.  He spent the morning  shooting some hoops!

Birthday boy is ready for the day

Party Day!

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Ready for his friends to arrive!

Playing on the trampoline

We moved it outside so that the kids would spend time outside and have more room!

All the friends from Busy Bees

These kids have grown up together.  We've known them for 7 years!

Very first power ranger

He slept in those sweatbands!

Tasty treats

Opening his Kiwi Crate from the Engels