1st day of Preschool Pictures

So, I am not sure what was wrong before, but now I got pics to work!  Go figure!!

A1l ready!

Sisterly love!

First things first, wash hands!  Kara ALWAYS has to do it too!

Mrs. Huisinga, Allie wasn't thrilled about a pic

Mrs. Watlund, starting to warm up.

1st day of Preschool...kind of

Allison had her first day of preschool (almost 2 weeks ago) for the 2nd time.  She is going back to Children's Corner preschool at the AG church in Willmar.  She loved it there last year and we think it is a great preschool.  Mrs. Huisinga and Mrs. Watlund are wonderful.  AND they have a new room/building.  It is a children's paradise.  I should take pics sometime!!  Allie was super excited to go back and talked about it all the time!  But on the morning of she seemed shy at first.  Didn't talk to her teachers and clung to my side.  But when it was time to go she gave us a hug and said good-bye.  And this time when I picked her up afterwards there was no tear stained sad face (that was last year).  She was all smiles!  Hard to believe I was a shy child once.  So I know (even though I worry about it sometimes) she will grow out of it eventually.

So, I had seen the idea on Pinterest last year and did it last year, so I asked Allie what she wanted to be when she grew up again this year, as I hope to remember to do every year!  Anyway, this year she said she wanted to be a mom.  Which she followed up with "to six kids".  CRAZY girl!!  But she is so baby crazy she just might!  As long as she doesn't start until she is 30!!  Ha!

(SO I just tried adding pics to this post and it isn't working.  I think I have a computer issue.  So for the time being, no pics.  Sorry.  I did post some on FB of first day of school already, so maybe you already saw them.  But, grrr, this means I need to take my computer in probably!)

My cuties

Kids, like cats, love boxes!!  I walked around the kitchen to see Kara doing this:

And they actually were cooperative with me for a picture!!

I can't believe it is September already!!  Allison starts her 2nd year of preschool on Thursday.  She is super excited and ready to go back.  Also very excited to start dance again.  I wish summer lasted a while longer.  Even if it stays warm, it isn't the same.  But on the other hand I am a LITTLE ready for fall.  Miss Kara is going to be a lost little girl when Allie goes to school.  Even this year when it is only for 2 1/2 hours 2 days a week!  When Allison was at Bible school a few evenings this summer, I bet Kara asked where Allie was no less than 20 times!!  Even though they fight like crazy what seems like the majority of the time, they are close!!  My sweet girls...growing up too fast!

8 Years

This past week Jesse and I celebrated our anniversary.  8 years.  In 8 years we have had 2 kids and 2 homes.  I have worked at Rice the entire time, but changed departments once.  Jesse has changed jobs...a few times.  I feel like 8 years ago was almost an entire lifetime ago.  But on the other hand, 8 years is not very long.  I hope we are married 8x this long (or however long we live ;).  I can't wait to see what the next 8 years holds in store for us!!  We are truly and wonderfuly blessed. 

Still smiling!

For our anniversary we tried a new restaurant in Grove City.  A BBQ joint called Hog in the Road.  I thought it was very good...but the best part was being with the wonderful company we were with.  We went with some amazing people who have helped us get to where we are today.  So, thank you, you guys have no idea how much you all mean to us.  Anyway, here's a few pics...

Wedding day, Aug. 27, 2005

Flowers from my husband!!  He does still love me!  ;)