First Day of School 2013

Addison wanted a maxi skirt for the first day of school, but clearly it would be easier to make than to buy . . . So I practiced on a skirt for Liv where the stakes were lower since there was less fabric. 

So Liv picked that as her first day of school outfit and they were set . . .

Matchy-matchy. 

Addie is in 5th grade and got her first boy teacher

(which she was thrilled about), Mr. Madruga.  

She's been growing her hair out for 2 years and boy it's getting long, but it doesn't hold a curl for more than 20 minutes . . . and she's really too old for big bows :(   

And little Livvy Lou is in second grade with split teachers again (which we also love), Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Earl.

I vividly remember thinking I would curl her hair everyday since it only takes a quick 8 minutes and it's just so darn cute.  

And here we are at Back to School night . . . all happy and excited, ready for our next big year of learning.  

And the last second with my not-so-little girl before she walked into second grade . . . to grow a little older. 



The Great Debate

The Great Debate of April 2013 . . . Cheer or no cheer for Olivia. 

She was interested in following in her sister's footsteps, but we weren't convinced.  There's a lot of work involved in cheerleading (no, seriously there is) and we weren't sure this would be a good fit for Olivia (read: it's a lot more work than Olivia is fit for).  

But we went for it and she is doing it!

For example -

We were pretty far down this parade route and we were sure by the time she made it to us, she'd be close to tears of exhaustion (and boredom).  We were sure she would beg to stay with us.

But nope . . . big old happy, spirited smile (and a bright, bright red face). 

We're half way through the season and though Liv doesn't always have the happy to work hard attitude Addie was somehow born with, she is doing great and we're really proud of her. 

 

Just a normal day . . .

 Drew learned the love of dressing yourself in your hand picked clothes this summer.

Granted the outfit featured here looks good, this wasn't always the case.  Some favorites were his "work shorts," anything green together, Utah State shirt, and his pirate shirt. 

I know those all sounds fine . . . and alone they are, but the combinations rarely are.  

And even if we managed a matching one . . . it didn't last long.  Clothing changes were regular and pajamas are never off limits.

The power struggles were frequent and we finally came to an understanding.  He dresses himself and changes as often as he wishes, however when Mom asks then we change to her choice for more important outings.

And the bracelet . . . that's his primary reminder for his talk/prayer/scripture he volunteers for every 3 weeks and then doesn't take it off.