Preschool

Well, preschool started yesterday for this mister, and he just loved it! I stayed up after getting off work so that I could drop him off for his very first day. It was much harder on me than on him, that is for sure. I had to hold back tears as he was standing in line waiting to go into class. He's my baby, quite the momma's boy and I just can't believe he's already old enough to be in preschool! As hard as it was for me I couldn't be happier with the school we chose for him. It's called Celebration Friends Preschool and it is held at Celebration Lutheran on South Hill. The teachers and staff are great, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and they have a great curriculum. The kids also have chapel time every Thursday with the church's pastor, which I am thrilled about. When he got home that afternoon he was all smiles, wearing his preschool crown and excited to tell me about his day. He even had homework, so cute!
Here are some pictures of his first day, enjoy :-)

In the parking lot posing for the camera!
I ♥ this picture

He couldn't stop jumping while waiting in line, the excitement was too much for him!

Nolan and Mollie
My cousin's daughter who is the same age as Nolan is in his class. How fun to know someone on your first day!

One last hug for momma before heading to class.

I love the look on his face, there is just something about it that says I love you mommy!

1st Day of 1st Grade......

..... for my little miss Norah! It's really hard to believe that she will be gone from 8:40 to 3:16, 5 days a week, it makes me a little bit (actually a lot bit) sad. However, I know she loves school and loves her friends, and will grow to love her new teacher too. It's just me (oh and Nolan too) that will have to adjust to her being not here. Nolan has already asked when we get to pick up sissy 3 times! Here is her morning before her first day of first grade.....

Whole wheat pancakes and apple juice, just what the body needs for a good start to the day!

Brother is gonna miss his big sissy so he's showin' her some love. I'm not quite sure what the expression on his face is all about?

It's blurry, but this is how super excited she was for school.

Looking so grown up! Where is my baby?
♥

She had to make sure I got a shot of her new kicks!
They are Sketchers, they are Sporty Shorty and they light up!!! They are a BIG deal to her!

Just a little bit more ♥ from brother before we head off to school!

And she says "mom, NO more pictures, lets go!"

P.S. It's been a long time since I've blogged, I can't seem to find the time for it. But, I'm hoping that with summer ending it will fit back in somewhere in my crazy, busy little life. We have been up to lots over the past month or so, so I'll just make a little list....
A wedding at a winery
An amazing coastal backpacking trip, just me and the hubby
My loves 30th birthday and a BBQ for him
Work for me and lots of work for the hubby
Bridal shower planning and hosting(for my beautiful little sis)
Playing outside with frequent dips in the pool and trips to the park
Trips to Grandma and Grandpa's house
Bachelorette party FUN in Portland and White Water rafting the White Salmon
Preschool and elementary school prep
The stomach flu :( for me and Norah
and now the 1st day of school for my 1st grader!

Next up a long weekend camping trip with our absolute best friends the Newgards! I am excited, my hubby is excited and the kids are beyond excited!! I can't wait to hit the road tomorrow and am so looking forward to relaxing in the sun, by the lake, watching the kids play, sippin' a simple vodka drink ;)

AND if all this weren't enough Nolan, my momma's boy starts his very first day of preschool next Tuesday..... tears for sure from this momma!