First Day of Preschool

Well, we got through the first day of preschool. I had some tears (after leaving her) and Mackenzie was all smiles. We are so proud of her! She did so well--we went in with her, got her nametag on, helped her get her bookbag in her cubby, helped her find her spot on the rug for circle time, and then said our good-byes. It was fun to hear what she had to say when I picked her up. Luckily, there was a note sent home with things the kids did so I could ask her about stuff other than going outside to play. :-) She did say she made a school bus (I am assuming it is the nametag for her cubby), painted, had snack, played outside (of course), read stories, practiced cutting and writing her name. All in all, it was a great day with lots of fun! She had such a busy morning she came home and slept for about an hour before lunch (she goes to school from 9-11:30).

Jim started classes Monday also, so we had to get a picture of both their backpacks by the door together.

She is all ready to go!

Outside pictures

Of course, bunny had to go too but stayed in the bookbag.

Her and her friend Beckett standing outside the school--they are in the same class.

Outside the classsroom.

Sitting and ready to start circle time. Her spot is on the elephant.

She was still smiling when I picked her up. She had a great day and a lot of fun! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you big girl! We now officially have a preschooler!
Looking forward to a great year of preschool!

A Day at the Fair and 30 week update

Mackenzie got to spend a day at the state fair with grandma and grandpa. I stayed behind because I knew it was going to be hot and I knew there was going to be a lot of walking. She really enjoyed herself. She got to see some sheep (they make funny noises), horses, pigs, cows. She got to pet the baby lambs, the calves, and the big sheep when it was being sheared (she even brought some wool home!) She ate at the pork producers tent, rode the tractor trailer, picked out a few books for her and one for Aubrey, and washed her hands many times throughout the day. All in all, she had a great time. Thanks grandma and grandpa!

Below is a 29 and a half week picture. I am 30 weeks today and went to the doctor for my check up. I am measuring the size of 32 weeks. Everything is going well, though I am definitely ready for some cooler weather. More than likely this will be another big baby. That's ok--she is healthy. I am growing and so is she. I go back in 2 weeks.

Have a great weekend!

A Mini-Vacation

We wanted to go on vacation before school starts up for Mackenzie. We decided to stay close with me being 29 1/2 weeks along in my pregnancy and went to a hotel with an indoor waterpark not too far from home. It was a lot of fun and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Kenzie loved staying in the hotel and being able to go swimming. It was amazing the difference in her around water from the beginning of the summer until now. At the beginning of the summer, she wouldn't even get her head wet and now she is like a fish in the water (Thanks Casey)! She was using all her swimming skills and even going under like it was nothing. She was continually asking me to help her learn to swim in the big pool without her life jacket.

She was ready to go, packed and everything by noon, check-in wasn't til 4 and we were only going about 20-25 minutes away. Too cute!

Now we're ready!

She is all ready to get in!

Enjoying the water!

Waiting for the bucket to tip with daddy. They had a bell that would ring before the bucket dropped and she loved hearing the bell. It would drop many gallons of water and by the time we left she loved to go stand under it.

In the hotel room.

Kenzie took this picture and I think she did a pretty good job. Hard to really tell how big my belly is from this view though. I will need to get a side profile up because it is much bigger than it looks in the picture.

Playing a little putt-putt at the hotel before the waterpark opened on day 2.

A quick picture of the kids area.

All of us in the water.

Daddy and Kenzie in the lazy river. I joined them the next time around and Mackenzie decided to swim next to us.

Check out the movie of Jim and Mackenzie going down the water slide in the kids area. Lots of fun!
We had a great weekend! Our last little getaway before baby comes and before school starts for Jim and Mackenzie. Hope everyone had a great weekend and will update more soon! Have a great Monday and enjoy the pictures!

Happy 3 1/2 Birthday Mackenzie!

Here is a cute picture of her eating lunch at the airport. We went there the other day just for fun and to watch the airplanes.

I am also 29 weeks pregnant today-Wow! I can't believe it! In a few months I will have a newborn and a preschooler (Kenzie starts preschool the 23rd). It is an exciting time and just trying to figure out odds and ends that I will need for baby Aubrey. I am measuring a week ahead of schedule right now, which means that she is more than likely just a bigger baby--just like her big sis! So I had Mackenzie on one of the coldest winters on record and I am now 7 months pregnant with Aubrey and it is the 4th hottest summer on record. I am glad, though, that I have gotten to experience a winter pregnancy and a summer pregnancy. I can't believe I will be full term (38 weeks) in 9 weeks and in another way those who have seen me don't see how I can get much bigger--lets just say I am all baby and need to get a picture up on here for those that haven't seen me in awhile. I know my stomach will stretch as it needs to for Miss Aubrey to finish her growing. We are all very excited to meet her, but for now it is fun to watch my stomach make its different shapes as she stretches, kicks and moves. I am very blessed to be carrying another healthy baby.

This weekend we get to go to the hotel with a waterpark for a mini vacation so I will be sure to take pictures and blog about that. Kenzie is very excited to be staying in a hotel for the night. Have a great weekend!

Pictures of the baby's room!

Here are some pictures I took of the baby's room....I am hoping you can tell see the purple. The room is pretty much done, minus a few final touches. Take a look! Hard to believe, but exciting too, that I will be 28 weeks tommorow (Friday) and into the last trimester.

The ever important changing table :-)

The dresser and a few activity tables. Eventually I want to get a few pictures on the dresser of Aubrey and Mackenzie.

The letters and toy/book shelf. I am trying to somewhat keep it organized, at least for now.

So adorable!

Hard to believe that 10 weeks from tommorow I will be full term (38 weeks)! Exciting thought! Hope everyone has a good weekend...we have maternity pictures and a family reunion.

A Summer Trip to the Children's Museum

Jim took Mackenzie to the Children's Museum on Sunday for some daddy/daughter time. They both really enjoyed themselves and did lots of fun things. They did see a new exhibit (Rock and Roll). Mackenzie also rode the carousel and they took some fun pictures.

Motorcycle Babe!

Nice Ride

How Sweet!

Digging for Fossils!

I didn't know what to do while they were gone, it was so quiet. So I had some lunch, did some laundry, and went shopping. What else is a girl supposed to do? :-)