Happy Birthday Miss A!

Miss A turned 6 yesterday! I cannot believe it! She is growing up so fast!

Since her birthday fell on a Sunday this year, we decided to have the celebration the previous Friday. It started with cupcakes at school, then early release from school. Then she opened presents, played like crazy, and then went to a Diamond Back game with Daddy and Miss R.

She LOVES baseball!

A "real" purse and wallet. :) And for some reason we didn't get a picture of her favorite gift--a small Rapunzel tower (yes Grandpa--she finally has it).

On Sunday we had some close friends over for dinner, cake, and ice cream. Miss A couldn't decide about what kind of cake she wanted, so I surprised her. It was a little more difficult than I expected--I'm just not a cake lady. I was worried because it was a little lopsided, but when Miss A saw it she started jumping up and down and yelling, "Thanks Mom! Thanks Mom!" That made it all worth it! :D

Happy Birthday Miss A! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

P.S. Unfortunately the day ended with some overtired, sugar high girls which led to some sibling rivalry. I found this picture this morning---and laughed like crazy. I just had to include it!

A New Pet

We found this rattle snake on our porch last night! Luckily my wonderful husband was brave enough to smash it with a giant rock. I had nightmares all night! Get me out of Phoenix!!!

OH, and a special thanks to my father-in-law who provided us with the long reach, grabbing thing-a-ma-bob. It is the most useful tool EVER!!!!

SCHOOL

Miss L and Miss A started school 3 days ago. They were excited and nervous, but I think I was more nervous than they were. I did cry a little bit, but only after I said good-bye and the girls couldn't see me (I didn't want to scare them). I can hardly believe that I am doing this. Most mom's send off one child at a time...for 3 hrs of kindergarten. But I sent off 2 kids for 7 hrs, and it is so....weird. It has been hard to relinquish control of my children's education. I feel so lost in the public school world---I'm sure I'll figure it all out eventually.

My house is very quiet. I LOVE IT! Miss R and Miss C are loving the attention. In fact, Miss R has not asked for her older sisters once! Haha! I admit that I do miss my girls, but I know they are having fun and learning lots of things (not just academics).

Our afternoons have been nuts. Our extra-curricular activities don't start until next week (Ballet & Art) and I already don't know how kids have enough hours in the day. Luckily the girls won't have too much homework (I'm guessing it's b/c they spend 7 hrs at school---that's a long day for a 5 and 7 year old).

Here is a picture of my beautiful school girls:

Love, love, love these girls. I miss them when they are gone, but I know they are in good hands.