Birthday Apron

• This is my "early" birthday apron. Can you tell what it is?

• A sailboat!

• The water is Campbell's hands, the boat is Jackson's hands and the sail is Riley's hand. This has to be the most adorable thing I have ever seen! Something that I will cherish forever.

• Friday night the kids had a sleep over with Nana (Brent's mom). This brave soul had the courage to help my kids with a painting project. All three at the same time. She did admit that it took a lot longer than she anticipated. I don't doubt it!

• This morning while we were getting ready for church, Riley was telling me something about painting with Nana. She said she couldn't tell me what it was because it's a secret. It's my birthday present.

• Little did I know that I was getting it tonight. I immediately put it on and wore it the rest of the night. I love it!

• Thank you Nana for pouring your love and time into my children.

I think she's got it.....

I just wanted to update everyone on Riley's pacifier status. She didn't cry or whine at all for her paci during her nap time or bedtime last night. WOW.....that was quick and easy!!!

Thankfully, no more paci's in the house. Considering Jackson stopped sucking his two fingers on his own about 4 or 5 months ago, we don't have to break him of that bad habit either! YEA!

Riley's 1st Day of Preschool

Riley loves her new outfit and shoes!


Riley is ready for her first day of preschool.



Riley with her teachers, Mrs. Maynor and Mrs. Keith at Bonsack Baptist Preschool.



Riley woke up at 6:00 yesterday morning and was raring to go to her first day of preschool. By 7:00 she was dressed, fed and ready to walk out the door with backpack and all. I had to quickly remind her that school didn't start until 9:00. When I dropped her off she went right into her class room with no questions asked! I knew at that moment she was going to have a wonderful day.

When I picked her up she was all smiles and couldn't wait to show me the craft she had done in her classroom. It was a self portrait made out of a small paper plate and popsicle stick. So very cute! It went perfectly along with the theme for this week, "All About Me". Their bible verse for the week is, "I am wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)

She has also hit another milestone. No more pacifiers!!! We have been preparing her for months that when she started preschool she would give up her paci. She was on board until nap time yesterday. My strong willed (and loud) little girl didn't go down gracefully. Needless to say, she basically cried herself to sleep. The same for bedtime last night as well. The good news is that it will only get better from here.

I am so proud of my BIG girl!