Big Girl

By the way, this post is a little late.  Not only did Nadya start school last week, she is officially riding a two wheel bike all by her self.  Earl and I have been working with her all summer when she got a bike from her friend Ella, who had outgrown it.  Some days it was frustrating and then other days she really tried hard and started to show progress.  Then all of a sudden she was just doing it.  She can now get on the bike by herself, start by herself and she can ride all over our neighborhood without us having to be right by her side.  I love it.  She is so cute and I am amazed at how well she does.  Nadya I am so proud of you. 

"Osteostache"

Every year at ATSU the second years grow a mustache (called the osteostache) to welcome in the new 1st years. It's kind of a weird tradition but it has been funny to watch what all of the guys come up with. So here is Earl's redneck osteostache. The guys had a fun time shaving it off together. Thank goodness that tomorrow I get Earl's smooth face back.

Earl and his glorious 'stache.

All the boys at their shaving party. Before and After.

First Days of School

Nadya has had 3 great days of school so far. She has had fun taking the bus, so I don't need to worry too much about that. She loves her teacher and having friends in her class. Everyday she comes home talking about what they have done. They read the book "The Kissing Hand" and they have talked a lot about raccoons. It has been so fun to see her enjoying herself and learning. Even the all days have not been too bad for her. She crashes at night but I'm okay with that.

1st Day of Kindergarten

Nadya had her first day of Kindergarten today. I had mixed emotions to say the least. I have been so excited for her to start but yesterday when we met her teacher and she kept saying "Mom, you're going to be sad when I'm gone." I realized that she was right. I am a little sad, but I know that she is going to have a lot of fun.

She picked out her own outfit for the day and popped out of bed at 6:30 this morning. She got dressed, I did her hair, and then we went downstairs where I gave her a bowl of cereal and made her lunch. She wanted to have a turkey and cheese sandwich, with an apple and yogurt drink. I made her some cookies to take with her.

When it was time to go to the bus, Earl walked her to the stop and she barely even looked back. I know she has a great teacher and I can't wait to hear how her first day went. She is such a smart girl and she will make lots of new friends.

Samantha has missed her big sister. She keeps asking me "where Nadya? I want Nadya." It's going to take a few days to get used to not having her around and Samantha having her big sister to play with.

Nadya's school outfit. (Thanks Grandma)

Getting ready to go to the bus.

I at least was able to get her to wave goodbye. She wanted her dad to walk her to the bus.

Can't you see her excitement.

Samantha wanted to watch Nadya walk to the bus. She kept waving goodbye to her.

8 Years!

Nadya picked out this picture.

Earl and I have now been married for 8 years. I can't believe how fast this time has gone. So much has happened during this time. We have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughters, both of us graduated with our bachelor's degree, and now Earl is onto med school. We are so blessed and I am lucky to have met this wondeful man. I love you Earl and Happy Anniversary.