Preschool: "Better Than Good"

Jay had his first day of preschool Monday, August 25th. He was SO excited. He is going to 'Love to Learn' preschool in Manchester taught by Mrs. Harper. He has 5 other kids in his class, and goes 2 times each week.

Dad and Jay before we left




Nice back pack Jay






Mrs Harper



Goodbye Jay (sniff, tear)....

Their first day was spent playing at the park and feeding the horses. When asked if he had a good day at preschool, he responded "better than good!" He is officially a little boy.





Update:

Not only did Jay start preschool this week, he also learned to ride his bike with NO TRAINING WHEELS!!





Not to be outdone by her brother, Halle went potty in the potty chair for the first time this week too! Yay!!!

Viva Las Vegas

On August 1st, Joe and I set off on Allegiant airlines to Sin City. We took the weekend trip with Matt and Amber Cook. We had a great time seeing the sites, shopping, eating, and going to shows, and we also had a bad time losing money in slot machines, and walking around in 100+ degree heat! Here are a couple highlights from the trip.....

First of all, Joe would like everyone to know he went SKYDIVING in Vegas. He and Matt got up at 7:00 on Sunday morning and drove out to the middle of nowhere, where they took a small plane up 13,200 feet and then jumped out. Joe had an awesome time, and would do it again if given the chance.




We spent Saturday walking the strip. This photo was taken outside the Paris Hotel (where I didn't win anything, either)

HOT SHOTS!! My absolute favorite slot game. We spent a few hours here sipping our free drinks and dancing each time we happened to get "hot shots". We are easily entertained...

The most amazing and memorable part of the trip was Cirque de Soleil. We had 3rd row center seats and it was spectacular. Joe and I got picked on by the clown. He actually took us out of our seats and led us out of the auditorium. He kept whispering "just go with it" under his breath.

We spent Sunday night exploring the town and the Casinos. We ate at the Rio that night - best crab legs ever!

You can't go to Vegas and not watch the Bellagio water show. "Viva Las Vegas"

Pictures

What a fiasco!! We had the kids' pictures taken (4 year, and 18 month) at JC Penny Tuesday night. We got some really great pictures of the kids - they are just too cute. We even took them to Chucky Cheese's after we were done. Joe and I were exhausted by the end of the night.

Our first official "family picture" did not turn out very well, as it was the last picture taken and we were all ready to GO!!


The kids....

What a little pre-school stud...

When did my little baby turn 4???




Halle:"Get your arm off me and get me outta here"

The bow was not attached to the dress by the end of pictures (which, by the way, only lasted 15 minutes)



Jayden, you don't have to smile so big. Jay, stop forcing your smile. Jay, what are you doing???Jay! Just smile normal!!!

Gotta love them =)