Halloween Preview

What are the chances we will still want to be Darth Vader and Captain Rex on Halloween?



Betcha didn't know Darth Vader loves playing school,



and that Captain Rex is such a good student!

American Girl Store!!

Today Michelle had her very first trip to the American Girl store which did not disappoint!

We arrived a bit early and Michelle's excitement grew and grew as she saw other girls arriving with their dolls. She took a moment to show Lanie the other dolls in the front window.



Lanie really need a new hairdo!


Once inside Michelle literally ran up and down the escalator and all over the store, she was SOOOO excited.




Finally it was time to get Lanie's hair done!




Lanie's hair looked so great but I must say it was back to looking frizzy like Michelle's by the time we got home.

Mimi treated us to a wonderful lunch in the bistro, we were all impressed with the food and Michelle loved dining with Lanie.






As soon as we got home Michelle had to put on her new matching PJs!



These endless smiles tell the story of a great day!!!

Lookout Farm

Today we decided to go apple picking, the kids had an amazing day.

First we road the train to the orchards.


Then we started picking.





This was Michelle's reaction when we told her she just picked a pear, :-)




We then moved on to the play area and a picnic lunch.





Some music and laughter!


Charlie even sang a song and took it VERY seriously!

First walk to the bus stop/First day as an afternoon kid!

After a rough week we had a GREAT day today!!

First, we were able to walk to the bus stop for the first time, Michelle was super excited!!!





We missed the bus yesterday so we were very early today, perhaps too early as eventually Michelle took a seat!


After putting Michelle on the bus and an errand we came home to regroup before Charlie's turn to start preschool as an afternoon kid. I couldn't find him and after 10 minutes I found him sleeping in his bed! (It was 10:30 a.m.)

His power nap left him extremely excited for school and he had a great day!!

First Day of Kindergarten

On this very exciting day Michelle slept in so Charlie and I snuck down for some first day of school fried dough.



We woke Michelle up and she was very excited today was the day she has been waiting for!!



Though not going anywhere Charlie put on his backpack as well.

And in a blink of an eye she was gone!