A little dress up!

No, this isn't Halloween but some unexpected fun in our super hero costumes!  Gavin decided to put on his Superman costume, little did we know Cambria would be so excited!  It was like spiderman was really here- Gavin has a few Spiderman toys so she knows who he is.  There was alot of jumping and squeeling and pulling, so much fun watching them play together!



Cambria pulled Gavin or "spiderman" around the house for over an hour!

 

Minnie Mouse is also really exciting!



Ainsley was a "super" Barbie cheerleader!

I got one! Yes, I am counting this they are all there and looking! And we are LOVING our new floors, we never thought when we bought the house that we'd have to replace all the white tile on the main level.  The previous owners had put them in themselves (or payed someone to do it) and they were actually dangerous they were so unlevel.  After just a few days in the house Cambria walked up to me trailing blood from her foot, I realized she had just done it walking on the floor!  This was NOT what we wanted to spend any of our savings on, but we knew it had to be done.  A couple months later we have new tile and we are happy and the kids are safe!

Cambria and School!

 So we are off to an amazing year of school for Cambria!  She transitioned beautifully, thanks to going 2X a week last year in NE!  Half a day every day is just right for this little 3 year old, actually she'd probably stay all day if they let her.  She LOVES it!  Her teachers are amazing and we already see some progress in just a few short weeks!  These are some pictures her teachers took and sent me from her first day of school.

 This was the BIG breakthrough!!!!  Cambria can feed herself!  This was the first time ever and her teachers were so excited they got the camera out- don't know if they thought I'd believe them.  This was the very first day of school.  When I dropped her off, I told her teacher she will probably not go near the "real" food I brought but if you could just get her to feed herself that would be HUGE!  Her teacher handed her the spoon and refused to feed her, after a little frustration she gave in.

 It took an extra week at home, but after a few little "tricks" and standing my ground she feeds herself ALL-THE-TIME!!!  We are so proud and so grateful!

Cambria comes home from school 1-2times a week with her hair beautifully put up!  Of course, as you can tell by pictures, she will not let me touch her hair.  I love that one of her sweet teachers (Ms. Angie) takes the time to brush and put her hair up in pretty clips and bows.  I asked Ms. Monica how she does this and she said that she will sit for Ms. Angie and she tells her "pretty hair, pretty hair" and Cambria let's her do whatever and then leaves it in until...

she gets home and immediately pulls it out.

First Day of School!

The kids were so excited to start school!  Their new school is beautiful and we couldn't be happier with the teachers and staff.  Part of our reason for choosing this home was the school and it is just as wonderful as they say!

Gavin ready for 2nd Grade!!!

Avalyn ready for a full day of Kindergarten!

Cambria is also attending the same school and we feel so blessed to have her there!  She (and beluga) whale were in love the moment they stepped into school.  The transition went so smoothly, thanks to all the love and support she had from school in NE.  She will attend everyday this year from 11:40-2:40!  Cambria will also be riding the bus and she is looking forward to that! This is her amazing teacher "Miss Monica"!  So excited about watching Cambria develop in school this year.

"our" pool!

 One of the things we were looking for in our new neighborhood was a pool and we are so happy to have on (not to mention it is right down the street)!!!  We try to go there as often as possible and the kids couldn't be happier.  It's a beautiful pool with a great zero depth entry for the kids.  We didn't have the chance to do swim lessons, but after visiting the pool several times they are catching on and doing great!  Gavin's pretty much on his own and Avalyn is headed in that direction.  After just a few swims we put Cambria in a life jacket and watched her go- crazy how well she does!  Ainsley even picked up on things and is pretty doing well with just floaties- her little body just floats! I know it's the end of the summer, but I finally brought the camera this time!



Cambria (and beluga whale) have spent many hours like this in the pool!

It's been a good summer and we look forward to many more years in this pool!