Greta's first day of preschool

Greta had a delayed start to preschool. The deal was, she had to be completely potty trained before she could start school. Needless to say, she was not completely trained by the beginning of school, so Charlie went to preschool without Greta. Greta quickly realized how much fun was had at preschool and almost over night, she was potty trained. Greta was so excited her first day, she made up a song about her preschool. She squealed in delight when she arrived at school the first day. She loved school and her princess backpack. My little girl is growing up right before my eyes.

Happy Birthday Charlie!

I can't believe my little guy is five years old. It seems like yesterday that we were painting his room and getting the house ready for a boy. Our house has not been the same since the day of Charlie's arrival. Charlie has brought many smiles and sounds of laughter to our house. He never ceases to amaze us with his creativity. Since Charlie arrived we have learned how to:
1. Unglue a hand super glued to the fridge
2. Perform first aid if a finger is caught in a razor scooter (and needs to be re-attached)
3. Swim with a very large cast
4. Remove a fish hook from the dogs mouth
5. Remove a potty chair seat off a child's head
6. Remove a toddler sized head from in between the railings on the stairs
7. Start an ant on fire with a magnifying glass
8. What to do when handle bars fall off of a bike
9. How to tell a mom "she is a beautiful"
10. how to give the biggest hugs in the world
11. How to do the amazing thumb trick
12. The best time and place for a good wink
13. How to cuddle in bed on Saturday mornings
14. How to giggle with a full belly laugh
15. How to get excited about life everyday!

We love you Charlie and we have enjoyed everything you have taught us over the past five years. Happy Birthday!!
Charlie enjoyed having his "friend" birthday party which involved his cousins Jack, Eli and Ava, friend Jackson and sisters Claire and Greta having a blast at Space Aliens playing games and eating pizza. The evening concluded with Eli and Ava having a sleep over at our house with Charlie. They had so much fun! We also enjoyed a family party, where more cousins, grandmas and grandpas came to help us celebrate Charlie's birthday. Charlie celebrated a fun, filled birthday week!