First Grade/First Year

Hannah's last day of first grade is today.  

I can't believe how fast the year has gone.  

She loved every minute of it and has really improved in her reading.

The night before 1st grade:

August 16, 2011

 First Day:

August 17

Here's what Whitney looked like on the August 17---she was born the next day!!!

It's been wonderful to see both Hannah and Whitney grow and change over this year.

Life is Good!!!!

My New BFF

I was getting tired of carrying around a diaper bag AND my purse, 

so I decided to make myself one BIG bag!!!!

I loved the style of the purse I was carrying around(a project I posted a few months ago), 

so I just made a larger version.

I love that the handle can be double and worn over my shoulder.........

 Or it can be just a single strap and I can wear it across my body.

The bottom is a large rectangle so it is able to sit on the ground without falling over.

 When I first showed it to Justin he said,"Your bags just keeping getting bigger!!!!!'

I then had to explain how it will be perfect for everything the girls and I need this summer.

I dumped out the bag today and this is what was inside:

 Bottle, 

Formula for 4 bottles,

Wallet,

Sunglasses,

Paci holder,

Notebook,

Headband,

2 crayon rolls and 2 coloring books,

Coupon holder,

4 Velcro pouches

I figured my BIG bag better be organized, or I will never find things.

I whipped up a few pouches to keep smaller things in.

One for Whitney's meals 

One for diapers and 100 wipes pack

One for extra kid things 

One for extra Mommy things

Life is Good when everything is organized and carried in a cute, new bag!!!!

No Fear!!!!

Hannah has no fear and will try anything.  

Last summer she tried skiing with a special U-shaped ski for learning and really enjoyed it. 

 Over the winter, she didn't forget how to do it because she pops up every time and loves the ride!!!!

 Perfect night on the lake with a hot air balloon in the background!!!

She even started to weave a bit from side to side when she would put pressure on her legs.

Start Your Engines

We were bummed we couldn't go to the VEISHEA Parade this year, 

but the Indy 500 Parade is a good alternative!!!!

 We got downtown with about 90 minutes to kill before the parade started, so the girls found a fountain to cool off in.  They were a bit upset I wouldn't let them get totally in!!!

 After a little picnic lunch the parade got underway.......

 It was HOT!!!!!  Whitney tried to cool herself off with a little ice.

 She just decided to close her eyes and dream of cooler weather!!!!

 Olivia Newton John--

--we told the girls we would watch Grease soon, since they didn't know who she was.

 Justin said he and the girls used the port-a-potty right after him!!!

 Storage Wars

 New Colts coach

 Dancing with the Stars

Right after they passed us he danced a bit and the crowd went wild!!!

 Dario and Ashley

Macy took it upon herself to keep everyone cool!!!

Mrs. Brady

This is the point were Macy had to use the potty and when we got back the parade was over!!!!

Life is Good when you have great sporting events to celebrate!!!

Hope it is a great and safe race!!!