Adventures in Preschool 2017

To my precious littles,
Today is the day of new adventures. From my little lady who wants to be a stay at home jammie princess and my little boy who seems to enjoy loud octave musician like singing and or a pitcher in the making, I know this new adventure will so good for our family. Today is the day we all start preschool. Aubrey will be in Mrs. Wolfe's 3s class and Liam will be in Miss Lisa & Miss Lisa's class while mommy will teach 3 day 4s at our church. I am eager, anxious, excited, nervous, but so beyond blessed to have God speak over this new opportunity for us. I know great things will come from this including a wonderful love for God, for school, and for our teachers and new friends. Here's to new adventures in Preschool!

Aubrey Rose
Teacher: Mrs. Wolfe
When I grow up I want to be:
I want to play at home.
Age: 3
Date 9.15.2017

  Liam Owen
Teachers: Miss Lisa & Miss Lisa
What I want to be when I grow up:
Musician/Pitcher/Zookeeper
Age: 17 months
Date: 9.15.2017

While I may have been a few weeks behind, I did end up purchasing big kid backpacks from Target. Thank you clearance section for helping us get fully ready for school. 

Picture Day came early to the CDC this fall. From individual pictures and sibling pictures, the hugs, kisses, and even cheek pinches made my heart melt. I cannot wait to share those beauties with you.

 {Aubrey's Picture Day outfit}

 {Meet Miss Lisa & Miss Lisa}

 {I adore her love for learning}

I love catching fun little moments like this. But that braid tho... needs a little work.
A-U-B-R-E-Y... Aubrey, Aubrey.

 {Letter Sound Cookie Jar Fun}

 {Reading in Mommy's room}

There is something so special with working at your kids' school. I love getting small glimpses of the kids each day! Typically this lovely lady blows kisses, gives long distance high fives, thumbs up signs, and usually tells me to be good or shouts, "that's my mommy! Her name is Alicia, but I call her mommy!"

CDC Preschool Fours Fun

This past year, I have felt the nudging in my heart to work at our church's preschool. So I followed my heart and applied. After hearing that I would be the new 4s preschool teacher for students going three days a week, I was beyond excited. What a fun opportunity to enjoy my passion for teaching as well as being near my own two kiddos as they both attend preschool. This past week we spent all 4 days in CPR and new hire training. In addition we had several days to set up our rooms, lesson plan with our new team (by the way I am so excited to work with these amazing ladies, and to even meet our kiddos. Tomorrow is our first day of school. I am so excited for this opportunity and send prayers for my kids and their families that God may work through them this year and open their ears and hearts to what God is calling them to do. May they know just how much they are LOVED!

My Tiny Dancer Take Two: Fall 2017

 We are so excited to be back to our favorite dance studio this fall season. This past summer we had the opportunity to do a three week ballet summer camp with our sweet friend, Eva Mae. It was such a fun, energy-fill summer, we decided to sign her up for ballet/tumbling class this fall. She absolutely LOVES Miss Haley, her teacher, and her sweet friends at dance. It has definitely become our weekly family favorite activity. 

As this weekend was Labor Day, and my 33rd birthday, daddy surprised me with a day off from work. We were so excited that he was able to attend Aubrey's ballet class. I have to admit we were pretty excited to have him there too!

Zoo Days, Hair Cuts, Birthday Ducks, and Park Play Mean Summer Fun

Our Summer was filled with lots of sun and fun. As Summer is officially drawing to a close, we enjoyed several fun friend and family activities including zoo days, Liam's 2nd hair cut, and some Lucky Duck Kids Club birthday and craft fun.
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 {Dallas Zoo fun with our Voss friends}

 {Our bigs enjoying some Elephant fun:
Aubrey, Parker, & Nolan}

This summer we have had several fun opportunities to join our Voss friends for some days of animal fun. I love watching these littles explore nature and our littlest of littles grow to join in on the fun.

 {Lincoln exploring the Hippo Encounter}

 {Giraffes are always a fan favorite}

 {Liam & Lincoln}

 {Aubrey & Parker hearing all about the alligator}

 {2 Ladies and 5 babes}

 {Nolan, Parker, & Aubrey}

 {Nolan & Aubrey talking to the Macaws}

 

 {Liam is spying on the hippos} 

Liam's 2nd Hair Cut

Sharkeys in Frisco

Oh how I adore this long haired handsome hunk. I cannot believe how light his hair has become. Love his adorable, smushed face, and long eye lashes.

 Liam does so well with hair cuts. No tears and always big smiles.

 {My 17 month cutie!}

Lucky Duck Kids Club
Birthday Bash with our Fantlets

 {Enjoying a birthday bash with our Besties!}

{Watching story time, songs, games, and giant bubbles}

 {Big Bryson & Liam Hugs}

 {Sibling love is my favorite}

{Birthday Love with my Liam}

 {Hope Park Adventure Walk with the kiddos}

{On our way out, Liam was super excited about this little leaf. This is my face when I see dessert.}

{My Liam love}

 {Big Brother/Little Sister LOVE}

 {My little musicians}

Daddy also got in on the fun. Daddy Park Play Date was a hit! The kids were all smiles.

 {17 month slipping and sliding Liam love}

 {Aubrey Rose park play fun- almost 4}