Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Where did November go?

Our month started out with Girl Scouts.  Our neighborhood 1st grade Daisy Scout troop hosted a tea party for the incoming kindergarten Daisy Scouts.  They learned the Girl Scout Promise, played a few games, and ate all kinds of goodies.  At the end of the party the girls were presented with their first patch, a cute little tea pot.  The following night Lexi had her first official troop meeting where they did arts and crafts.
Lexi in her Daisy tunic - no daisy petals yet
































In November, Lexi attended two birthday parties.  The first one was at Sweet and Sassy, a salon for girls.  The girls had their hair, make-up, and nails done and got to dress up like princesses.  The second party was at an indoor black light miniature golf venue.  The kids had a lot of fun.  I will definitely keep this place in mind for future birthday parties.

Ben and I attended Lexi's Thanksgiving Feast at school.  She enjoyed dressing up as a pilgrim.  I was reminded quickly as to why the kids will always bring lunch from home.  Need mashed potatoes with your salt?  Ben also said the nuggets were "yucky."  Greg and I both were able to attend Ben's Thanksgiving Feast.  He was dressed as an indian.  After Lexi got home from school that day she asked him what he ate for his feast.  He quickly and proudly answered, "dirt and a worm!"  One of the moms had brought dirt cake with gummy worms.  The reaction on her face was priceless!  I laughed forever.  Of course, I had to explain not to eat dirt or worms out of the yard.

The highlight of the month was Lexi losing her bottom two front teeth.  It took forever, but she pulled them both by herself.  For whatever reason she is anti-tooth fairy.  If she is imagining The Rock as the tooth fairy I can understand why.  Maybe they should have never seen that movie.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

October 2010

The kids enjoyed attending the Summerwood Fall Festival this year. We picked out pumpkins that the kids got to carve and paint. Lexi rode a camel with her friend, Yasmene. Ben was going no where near it!

I had my first Parent/Teacher Conference with Lexi's teacher and she received her first report card. She did very well, as expected. She will be tested for the school district's SPICE (Special People in a Creative Environment) soon. It is a gifted/talented program for K-2nd grade.

And no, we did not choose their Halloween costumes for them!

Standing next to their carved and painted pumpkins


Ben just kept looking at her all night!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

September 2010 - Happy Birthday to Ben and Lexi!

Ben turned 3 on September 5th and Lexi turned 6 on September 21st.














Where to begin?














Ben and his birthday cake.  Made by MeMe.
Lexi and her cake.  Also made by Meme.
















 


How does this thing work?












Lexi and her BFFs...Josie and Gracie

Trading silly bands













Oops!














Rolling around....














Also in September, Ben started back to Mother's Day Out two days a week.  He was very happy (and so was I) to have the same teachers as last year...Mrs. Deve and Mrs. Nancy.  I began volunteering in the elementary school library on Mondays while he is there.

August 2010 - Lexi started kindergarten!

In mid-August Lexi attended Kindergarten Camp at Summerwood Elementary school.  The camp was to help the teachers get an idea of where the kids were academically, check their hearing and vision, and get their first identification pictures made for the computer system.  The following week we attended Blast Off (the school mascot is a star).  We met Lexi's teacher, Mrs. Miller and filled out tons of paperwork for various groups.

On Monday, August 23rd Lexi started kindergarten!  She attends from 8am until 1:50pm. The PTO provided a nice Boo Hoo Yahoo Breakfast for the kindergarten parents.

1st day of kindergarten

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

July 2010

In July, we drove to Ohio to visit Greg's parents. Luckily, my mom lives half way in between, so we were able to break up the drive again. We visited the Columbus Zoo, The Ohio State University campus, the Franklin Conservatory (where my car was keyed!), and the Whetstone Park of Rose (where Greg and I got married).

The kids loved seeing the flamingos up close.
 












Penguins













He was so posing!













The hiding koala













You can actually walk inside the enclosure with the kangaroos.













He was huge!













My favorite!













Bath time!













Rhino













Yes, a polar bear in the Ohio summer heat!













This guy was big enough for the kids to ride!  
 Ben loved the carousel.
 












The Franklin Conservatory


 



 Ohio Stadium
 
























The outside of Ohio Stadium



















Student Union













The Oval













Mirror Lake













The kids at the Whetstone Park of Roses













The rose gardens











 














A few of the roses....
 
 

 
 Lexi and Ben standing in the gazebo that Greg and I got married in.
 












Greg, Ben and Greg's dad 

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

June 2010

June was busy month for us. I don't think we were hardly at home. Lexi took a jazz and hip hop class at her dance studio. She also attended a couple of tumble and cheer camps. We had several play dates, including a trip to the zoo.The highlight of the month was DISNEY WORLD!!!

My mom, brother and sister-in-law met us in Orlando for a few days. We drove, but broke it up over two days so that we could arrive mid-day to give the kids time to unwind before hitting the parks. We went to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. We took a day off in between to let the kids relax, swim at the pool and do a little shopping at Downtown Disney.

The kids at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom


Cinderella's Castle


Lexi and her favorite princess!


Lexi played Chip during Belle's storytime.


Lexi with Aunt Dusty and Uncle Andy spinning in the tea cups.


Meeting Buzz Lightyear


Inside his box


"The Claw" with the aliens


Inside Stinky Pete's box


Ben's favorite picture! He did not want to leave Woody and Buzz.


Sully from Monsters, Inc.


We finally found Mickey at Animal Kingdom.


and Minnie


Goofy looks like he's eating Ben.


and Donald


The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom


Lexi and Pooh


and Eeyore


and Tigger


Where is Ben you ask.....


Lexi's 1st big roller coaster.
We are in row 6 and Andy and Dusty are behind us.