How Many Tutus Can One Princess Have?

Bailey wanted to play dress-up, she went into her room, and this is what she came up with.

Which brings me to another fun story from preschool. Mrs. Riggins, her teacher, told me how Bailey greets her in the morning. Bailey walks up to her, waits for her to be done talking with whomever she is talking to (I love when they follow the manners you taught them), and then promptly goes into telling Mrs. Riggins about what she is wearing today, from head to toe. Starting with hair accessories, all the way down to today's choice of socks and shoes. Bailey then dives into Mrs. Riggins fashion choices for the day. She starts with her choice of hairdo, then earrings, and goes down to toe nail polish and shoes. Today, there was a mom who has two boys, that listened to this exchange. After Bailey was done, the mom told Mrs. Riggins that she was seriously considering trying for a girl because it was so much fun to listen to all of the girlie stuff! I hope that mom doesn't try and have another baby and gets a boy and then comes to hunt me down with a vengeance.

Bailey's Lunch Time Talk

So, I pick up Bailey today from preschool and her teacher has a fun story to tell me.

Mrs. Riggins, her teacher, tells me at lunch today there were lots of flies. Bailey proclaims, "Mrs. Riggins, I don't like flies."

Mrs. Riggins replies, "Do you know who does like flies, spiders. They love to eat flies."

Bailey responds back, "That's great. You know who else doesn't like flies? My mommy. She doesn't like flies in her wine!!!!!!!!"

I love it! I'm sure there will be many more stories to share as the preschool year continues.

1st Day of Preschool

Bailey outside of our front door.
Lunch bag in hand ready to get in the car.

Story time with Mrs. Riggins

The very attentive students.

Listening to the story.

We had a successful start to preschool. No tears (from all parties involved)! We had gone for a few visits this summer to get her acquainted with the school. She was a bit hesitant when we got there, the school was a buzzing from all of the excitement. But, within a minute or two, she sat down outside for a little free play and even followed her teacher into the classroom to get the day started. We stayed just long enough to snap a few quick pictures, and then waved good-bye and Colby and I were off on our way. It's been a solid hour now and no phone calls from the preschool!!!! It's eerily silent in the house, Raif is snoozing away and so are the dogs. I think I shall go have another cup of coffee!

Grandmommy Dorothy's Birthday

Great-Grandmommy's 92nd birthday.
Colby's Parents, Grandmommy and us.
We joined Colby's parents and Grandmommy for her 92nd birthday at Virginia Country Club on Monday. We had a wonderful lunch followed by a delicious creative cakery cake. Bailey and Raif are fortunate to have 3 great-grandmas still with us.

Block Party at the Ireland's

Bailey with her decorated bike.
Aaron won the chili cook-off and Colby came in 3rd.

Raif enjoying the little bounce house.

Bailey striking a pose in the bounce house.

Bailey riding her bike in the parade.

On Sunday, we went over to Julian Ave. for the Ireland's block party. The fabulous neighbors of Julian Avenue did a wonderful job of having lots of fun activites for everyone to enjoy. There was a chili cook-off, bike decorating followed by a parade, a bounce house, and lots of fun games and activities. See the Ireland blog www.aaronandsarahireland.blogspot.com for more fun pictures.

Last Summer Trip to Disneyland

My mom and I took the kids to Disneyland one last time before summer was over. We stood in line for the princesses and Bailey actually wanted pictures with her brother and the princesses. Raif wasn't sure what was going on. He sat there staring at the princesses but finally looked over at the camera for some cute photos.

Raif Learned to Clap

I love this age. They learn so many new things and are so proud of themselves!