[caption id="attachment_19053" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Caroline had her first solo swim lessons this week. It was so strange seeing her sit all by herself. She is growing up fast![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19052" align="aligncenter" width="488"] We learned about symmetry this week in first grade! I love these giant magnetic shapes.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19054" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Caroline got all dressed up for the Oscars![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19055" align="aligncenter" width="488"] Unfortunately this week also was hard on all of us. Caroline has a double ear infection as well as a cold and a stomach bug she caught. Poor little girl wanted some snuggles![/caption]
My son tells me every day that its his "last Monday of being 5!" I can't believe it but my first baby is turning 6 on Friday. Somebody tell him to stop growing up!
[caption id="attachment_19102" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Last S'mores of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19109" align="aligncenter" width="431"] Last photo shoot of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19294" align="aligncenter" width="364"] Last deep sibling conversation of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19293" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Last swim of being 5[/caption]
We made it through Kindergarten. My little guy has grown up quite a bit in one year, and he didn't lose his lunchbox or his backpack, a huge accomplishment!
My good friend and I have been teaching next door to each other for the past 8 years. She has decided to step away from teaching and I couldn't be happier for her. I had to snap a pic of the last day of teaching together.
Caroline and Jonah have been spending as much time as possible outside. The weather isn't cooperating this week so far but last week we painted the sidewalk and blew many bubbles!
Dear Jonah,
I found this video of you when you first learned to walk:
You have come a long way in four years!
You are so determined. I am constantly amazed at how you never give up. Even when things make you so frustrated that you scream, you won't give up until you have mastered whatever problem you are trying to solve. You follow directions exactly as they are written. Even at your young age of almost 4 you can build amazing things with Legos.
I wish I shared your determination. It is amazing to watch you grow up!
I wrote this when you turned one:
Your arrival was scheduled. We had an appointment for my cesarean section and we made it to that date. Of course everything doesn’t always go according to plan and they had to take you a little early because your little heart rate plummeted about an hour before my scheduled surgery. We were nervous, but I can’t explain the feeling that went through me when I heard your little cry for the very first time. Daddy made sure you were okay and then brought you over to me so I could give you my first kiss. I haven’t been that happy in my entire life.
Even three years later I still feel the exact same when you give me a kiss on the check.
I love you!
Mommy
For another letter please visit my friend Alison's blog!
One of my favorite things we do as a family is go to the pumpkin patch every year. We went right before the big game on Sunday and had a blast! Here are a few of my favorite photos:
Last week we white washed our brick fireplace right before I headed out to LA. I love how it looks. Now we just need to add decor to the mantle!
I took this Selfie as soon as I got to LA.
I also took this selfie right before walking the red carpet at the premiere of Disney's FROZEN. I haven't had this many pictures taken of myself in a long time, probably since my wedding. I admit, I loved dressing up for once!
I am a teacher, wife, and a new mom. I love spending time with my family and taking pictures. I love to read (when I have the time) and listen to music. I love hanging out with my husband, baby boy, and my dog Eli.
Caroline had her first solo swim lessons this week. It was so strange seeing her sit all by herself. She is growing up fast![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19052" align="aligncenter" width="488"]
We learned about symmetry this week in first grade! I love these giant magnetic shapes.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19054" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Caroline got all dressed up for the Oscars![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19055" align="aligncenter" width="488"]
Unfortunately this week also was hard on all of us. Caroline has a double ear infection as well as a cold and a stomach bug she caught. Poor little girl wanted some snuggles![/caption]
