First Day of School 2011

The M&M girls both had a great first day of school. Big M started Kindergarten with Mrs. Pearson. Little M became an Orange Tiger at the Lord's Little Army Preschool. Big M rode the bus home for the first time that day...stressed Mama out a little, but everything worked out fine. We've finally got the bus routine down, I think! It was a good day, although sad for Mama. Can't belive my M&M girls are growing up so quickly!!

Heading out the door for school on 8/25/11.

Big M and her friend, Miraya, are both in Mrs. Pearson's class!! Both girls are excited.

Little M, Miraya, and Big M enjoy looking at books on the reading bench in Mrs. Pearson's classroom.

Little M heading into her new Orange Tiger room. She's enjoying her days with Mrs. Melissa and Mrs. Colleen!

Summer Sunflowers

It's hard to believe that the tiny seeds we planted in a cup earlier in the spring have now grown into these huge sunflower plants. This photo was taken of the M&M girls a couple of weeks ago with Big M's friend, Reese. The sunflower plants have now grown to about 6 feet tall. We're waiting on the actual flowers to open up, but it's been amazing seeing their growth.

California Vacation 2011

We just wanted to share a few of our favorite photos or moments from our recent vacation to the Los Angeles area...we had such a great time visiting friends and family. Big M loved the beach, Little M not so much, but it was still a fun vacation anyhow. Hope you enjoy!

Pose on the Santa Monica Pier

Ring Around the Rosie with Samantha




A Tricycle Built for Two--Big M and Charlotte





Mama and Little M getting ready to ride the Southern Railroad at Griffith Park




Big M's attempt at a sand castle

All of us!!!

Playtime in the sand

Big M running in the shallow water and sand

Little M takes a snooze during our oceanside bike ride

The end of Route 66 on the West Coast at Santa Monica Pier

On the Santa Monica Pier overlooking the beach crowd and Pacific Ocean

Last Day of Tennis for Big M!

For the past 3 weeks, Big M has been taking tennis lessons at LaFortune Park. While we've had to get up early on our summer mornings and it definitely hasn't been cool (today it was 101 degrees when we left lessons at 9:15 am!!), she has definitely had a great time. She has learned so much and seems excited to continue learning how to play. I know her Dad is thrilled that she's learning to play! We met some other nice kids and Moms and hope to see them again at some tennis lessons in the future!

Fun with Jordan!

M&M have had the best time with their babysitter, Jordan, this summer. She took a few photos the last time she was over to watch them, and I can tell they were having a blast.
The girls did attend Mother's Day Out a couple of days/week this summer as well, and Jordan works at the MDO too. The girls wanted Jordan to come get them from their rooms at pick-up time and definitely looked forward to her coming to get them more than Mom.
Miss Jordan will be heading back to OSU for another school year and I know the girls will miss her a ton...luckily she'll be home for visits and her family lives in our neighborhood. We've been so lucky to have her help this summer!