Madison's Preschool Graduation

Tonight, Madison had her graduation from 4-yr old class at preschool. Most of the kids won't be there this summer, so it was like the end of their school year. She was so nervous about her part--she was the narrarator for one of their plays "Hey Twiddle Twiddle" :) She did great and was smiling and laughing the whole time :)

You Tube Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wypoSKtypbk

New puppy, no furniture, sleep deprived...

So, we got our new puppy Wednesday...I didn't end up getting both of them, since Patrick asked that I wait until Christmas to get another one. We still don't have our furniture/stuff yet, but it IS in Alabama...finally. Monday, it will be delivered here finally. Lastly, Bella has had a nasty cough, and waking up all night...2-3 hours of sleep last night...I am a zombie...but a happy one :)

The girls new puppies...

Yes, puppies, plural...shihtzus...Patrick is not real happy about it, but says it's my responsibility...so....I couldn't imagine Madison having a puppy (that she would not share) and little Bella (loving animals as much as she does) not having one. So, poor Rocky is stuck with me and Patrick...

The small white one is Madison's...it's a boy, but will, no doubt, be named Sparkles or Lily and wear pink. The black and white one is Bella's...it's a little girl and will be called Oreo. Oreo is the biggest of the litter, so hopefully will be able to withstand Bella's "cuddles".

We don't pick them up until we get settled into the house, but we are taking the girls to meet them this weekend.

Painting the new house...

We still don't have our stuff here from Maine, but the painting is nearly finished. Madison's room--PURPLE, Bella's room--valentine's PINK, Kitchen--smokey gray, Kids' bath--pretty sea blue, Master bath--seafoam

Afternoon with Grandma Joy...

While I went to look at puppies for the girls, Madison and Bella enjoyed the warmth with Grandma Joy. The water was freezing though...they even got a bunch of warm water from the house to add to the hose water for the pool...

New words...

Bella has been talking up a storm and adding new words daily. Some highlights below:

- "hey buddy"
- "yay down" when she wants me to 'lay down' next to her
- "ki ki" is what she calls her blanket
- "luv u"...been saying a little while but more and more clear now
- "aww cute" she actually said this as a little boy walked by her in Maw Maw and Paw Paw's yard today...
- "puppy"
- "kitty"
- "Seffi" is what she called Stephi when we were looking at her pictures

So cute and full of spit and vinegar....I can't take a break ever while she is awake...whew.....

Easter day...

We had a great Easter...it was so nice to have so many activities with family and friends on Easter Sunday. Below are some pictures...

On the home stretch...

So, this week, we close on our house. We'll spend the next week unpacking and getting things ready to move in! I am hoping by May 10 or so, we'll be ready to at least sleep there :) It will be great to get back on a routine, with our own beds, although I have loved spending so much time at Maw Maw and Paw Paw's, Mom's, and Dad's. Here's our cute little house. It's small, but adorable, and we can't wait to get settled in!!!!

First Day of Preschool/Daycare in Alabama...

Okay, so today was rough...I think more for me than the girls...as I dropped them off with strangers this morning, I wondered would they be scarred for life...(they were painting and playing, oblivious to my concerns). Bella was an easy sell--they showed her the paints and she left my side quicker than I could blink. She was shutting the gate to the paint area to keep everyone else out (including me!!) Madison was slow to let go of Mommy. She held on tight for a bit, until we circled the whole class, and the teacher got her started with some stickers. I can't imagine them sleeping on little cots, but it will be very good to get them into a sleeping routine, once they do get used to it.

As I left, the center director said I could call to check on the girls...oh, she sure doesn't know me...I'll be back up there in a few hours to check for myself... :)

Here are a couple of pics from Grandpa Baron's porch this morning--all ready for school.

Home sweet home...

So nice to be HOME...sad that I am leaving already tomorrow for work. BUT, Patrick will be here by the time I get back, so that will be GREAT! The girls and I have missed him this week and are ready to have our family back together! He'll be coming home every weekend or every other weekend, so once we get settled into the house, we'll be able to get into a good routine with the four of us. LOVING THE SUNSHINE, LOVING BEING BACK WITH EVERYONE...