Welcome to Fall!

We had an abrupt start to fall this week. We went from 80 degree days on Wednesday to barely in the 60's and rainy on Thursday. Hopefully it stays cool for awhile so we can keep the AC turned off!

Emily had her 5 year old physical on Tuesday. She is a whopping 37 pounds and 39 inches tall! The doctor said she is doing well. She had her vision and hearing checked- both were perfect (So now we know it's just selective hearing and vision issues!) She did not have any shots this time, she was so relieved. She continues to love Kindergarten. She comes home everyday full of things that she did at school. We think lunch, recess and PE are her favorites. That's what we hear about first each day!

James is making progress with his speech. He and his therapist get along great. Each week she comes, he has new words that he's never used before saved up just for her! She gives him a new activity for us to work on with him each time she leaves. This week we are singing "The Wheels on the Bus." School is going well for him. He is excited to go each morning and is disappointed on Tuesday and Thursday when those are stay home days! But we try to fill our Tuesdays with play dates and other activities. Thursdays are just for speech.

Stephanie had her 20 week check up on Thursday. She and Kaitlyn are doing well. Kaitlyn has a very strong heartbeat. She's moving all the time now! Her favorite time seems to be about 3 am, which could be why Stephanie is so tired during the day.

John started his Master's classes this week. This is his 5th class, and his second of three years. This course will have a group project (which seem to be enjoyable to work on for him). He's not thrilled with the teaching style of the professor so far. He gives you slides and then teaches straight from the slides with no variation. He's not too happy that the mid term and finals will be closed note (for the first time since he started this program) and closed book. That just means more study time!

That's it for now, we'll check in again next week!

Emily's 5th Birthday

Just a few pictures from Emily's birthday celebrations.
Sharing cupcakes with friends at school.
At Build A Bear, picking out our bears
Getting ready to stuff the bears
Pizza time!
Opening gifts!

James' 1st Day of School

It's only 2 weeks late...but here you go. Pictures from James' 1st day of school.
Walking into the building with Daddy.
Waiting for the bell to ring
Oh, Look toys!
I think I like it here!
Bye Mommy and Daddy- see you later!

Emily's 1st day of school

It's about 3 weeks late, but here a few pictures of Emily's 1 day of school.

Modeling her backpack.

Walking to the bus stop
Are we there yet?
James stopping traffic for Emily!
Is the bus here yet?

It's a......

Girl!

We had our ultrasound this past Tuesday. While she is very modest, our tech was 99% sure we having a girl. We have decided to name her Kaitlyn Marie. During the ultrasound Miss Kaitlyn kept her ankles crossed the whole time. She didn't move around a lot, she stayed put and just waved at us. Mommy had to keep turning from her back, to her left, to her right and then back on her back. When we finally were able to get a "gender shot", she covered herself up after a few seconds! She had a very strong heartbeat and everything else looked perfect.

Emily is very excited to have a baby sister. James is just excited! Both of them like to give Kaitlyn kisses through Mommy's belly.

Tempus Fugit

It's about time school started.

Emily's enjoying kindergarten, James is at preschool, and Stephanie? Well, Stephanie is enjoying the three mornings a week of quiet. From what I understand, shopping is much easier. Me? I'm at work one way or the other; I'm oblivious. Or, I think that's what she said.