Isn't she adorable??
Friday, September 12, 2008
Kitty Cat, lady bug, ballerina Girl
So I know these aren't really pictures from Kamryn's birthday...but she was just too cute today...I just had to quick record these. Every friday Cousin Lisa comes over to babysit the kids while I do my business work. Now that Cayden is in school all day the girls are really loving doing girlie stuff with Cousin Lisa. Painting nails, playing dolls & dressup, to artwork...they are both in all of their glory! Today Addyson went to a girlfriend's house after preschool...so Kamryn had Cousin Lisa all to herself for the whole day. She loved it!! Kamryn loves to play dressup & always has to come show Mommy when she's all pretty. Today she came into the kitchen all smiles, with Lisa giggling behind her...and this is what I found:
Isn't she adorable??
Isn't she adorable??
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1st day of Preschool
Last week Wednesday Addyson had an open house for her preschool. Daddy met us at her new classroom where we all got to meet her teacher, Mrs. V., and look around her classroom. Part of the time the class spent outside on the playground with the preschool helper while Mrs. V talked inside to the parents. When we came outside to get Addyson she had already made a new friend, Lily, and was sooo very excited!
This year is Addyson's first year at Legacy Christian. She is so proud to be going to preschool at the same school as her big brother! She is usually pretty shy...but she had no problems going right into school the first day. Her first real day was last Friday...and when I picked her up she was so excited to tell me all about her day. She told me every last detail down to how many times she had blown her nose that morning. :) She was very proud to be playing on the same playground that Cayden goes on every day, taking her own projects home, playing with her new friend, Lily, and the fact that her teacher puts her in the car and buckles her up on the way home. I must say that as a Mom with 3 kids I really, really like that I just pull up in the turnaround at school, have Addyson's nametag in our car window, and the teachers come out and bring the kids right to their cars. And buckle them in as well! That will be awesome in the wintertime I must say. When Cayden was in preschool at Byron Center I had to lug all 3 kids inside for both dropoff and pickup...in every kind of weather. That was definitely a rough winter.
On Friday afternoon after school Cayden informed us that he had peeked in on Addyson while she was in her classroom and told us she was in reading time. When Addyson found out that Cayden had checked on her she was beaming from ear to ear. He has done that every day that she's been in preschool so far. That reassures me that he really does look out after his little sister...what a cutie.
Here are some pictures of my blondie on her first preschool open house and then on her very first day at Legacy Christian school. She is growing up so fast & loves to learn.
Open House Day
1st Day of School
This year is Addyson's first year at Legacy Christian. She is so proud to be going to preschool at the same school as her big brother! She is usually pretty shy...but she had no problems going right into school the first day. Her first real day was last Friday...and when I picked her up she was so excited to tell me all about her day. She told me every last detail down to how many times she had blown her nose that morning. :) She was very proud to be playing on the same playground that Cayden goes on every day, taking her own projects home, playing with her new friend, Lily, and the fact that her teacher puts her in the car and buckles her up on the way home. I must say that as a Mom with 3 kids I really, really like that I just pull up in the turnaround at school, have Addyson's nametag in our car window, and the teachers come out and bring the kids right to their cars. And buckle them in as well! That will be awesome in the wintertime I must say. When Cayden was in preschool at Byron Center I had to lug all 3 kids inside for both dropoff and pickup...in every kind of weather. That was definitely a rough winter.
On Friday afternoon after school Cayden informed us that he had peeked in on Addyson while she was in her classroom and told us she was in reading time. When Addyson found out that Cayden had checked on her she was beaming from ear to ear. He has done that every day that she's been in preschool so far. That reassures me that he really does look out after his little sister...what a cutie.
Here are some pictures of my blondie on her first preschool open house and then on her very first day at Legacy Christian school. She is growing up so fast & loves to learn.
Open House Day
1st Day of School
Missing In Action
Where have I been you ask?? This pretty much sums up my life in the last month or so...
...12 photo shoots in a 1 month span
...hours & hours & hours of editing on my computer
...camping 2 times with 3 kids...1 time for a week without my hubby...enough said :)
...2 kids starting school
...lots of Dr. visits(I think at one point the kids Dr. said he sees our family more than his own...not what a Mom wants to hear)
...many, many school functions
...a crying 6 year old who is missing his Mommy while at school
...a husband who is also very busy at work & works mostly OUT of Grand Rapids
...did I mention lots & lots of editing on my computer??
...keeping up with a 2 year old who is very adorable but also very opinionated & let's just say outspoken :)
...sleeping very, very well at night, which is a very big blessing
Well...I'm sure that there is much, much more that I could add...but I would like to add some pictures as well before I go to bed. I can't say that I will be blogging often in the next couple weeks...but I will try to do my best.
Happy Birthday to my baby Kamryn who turned 2 years old today!! I will include pictures soon!! I love you baby girl!!
...12 photo shoots in a 1 month span
...hours & hours & hours of editing on my computer
...camping 2 times with 3 kids...1 time for a week without my hubby...enough said :)
...2 kids starting school
...lots of Dr. visits(I think at one point the kids Dr. said he sees our family more than his own...not what a Mom wants to hear)
...many, many school functions
...a crying 6 year old who is missing his Mommy while at school
...a husband who is also very busy at work & works mostly OUT of Grand Rapids
...did I mention lots & lots of editing on my computer??
...keeping up with a 2 year old who is very adorable but also very opinionated & let's just say outspoken :)
...sleeping very, very well at night, which is a very big blessing
Well...I'm sure that there is much, much more that I could add...but I would like to add some pictures as well before I go to bed. I can't say that I will be blogging often in the next couple weeks...but I will try to do my best.
Happy Birthday to my baby Kamryn who turned 2 years old today!! I will include pictures soon!! I love you baby girl!!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1st day of 1st Grade
So...my boy is officially a 1st grader!! I can hardly even believe that I have 1 child in school full time. I have mixed emotions about it all...knowing for the last couple weeks that he is definitely ready to be back into a school routine again & away from his sisters :) to also feeling like the last couple years have gone by way too quickly. I'm ready to have some time alone to spend with the girls, but it's also a little too quiet around here without all of the boy energy in the house!
Yesterday was the 1st day of school at Legacy Christian. Eric is unfortuneately out of town from Sunday through Friday and so will miss out on a lot of the 1st week of school activities. I know he's really sad to miss Cayden's first days of 1st grade...so has called him quite a bit to see how he's doing. Cayden always loves talking on the phone with Dad. Monday morning we were all up & out the door by 7:45 am to meet Cayden's new teacher, Mrs. Jansen, and to see his new classroom. He was really excited & walked right in the room without reservation. After seeing his classroom he went right on the playground to play with some old friends.
We decided that he would ride the bus home yesterday since there was only a 1/2 day of school. He got out at 11:30 and didn't get home until 12:30!! The girls & I came outside at a little after 12:00...so we were all getting a little antsy awaiting his arrival home!! As soon as they saw the bus Kamryn started to yell "Cayden home, there it is, bus!!!" over & over. We were all happy to see him home. He didn't seem to mind the bus ride but did say that his bus driver told them that it would be a 1 hour bus ride everyday. I guess I don't mind a long ride in the afternoon since he's the last one to be picked up before school in the morning!
This morning was Cayden's 1st day of school all day. It was definitely odd to pack a lunch & enough snacks for him for a whole day of school & a long bus ride home!! Since he's never gone to daycare this will be a little bit of an adjustment for me. This morning he popped right across the street to wait for the bus...so excited about his new backpack & lunch bag!! He was too cute!!
I am awaiting his arrival home in about an hour and look forward to hearing about his day!!
I love you big boy!!
Yesterday was the 1st day of school at Legacy Christian. Eric is unfortuneately out of town from Sunday through Friday and so will miss out on a lot of the 1st week of school activities. I know he's really sad to miss Cayden's first days of 1st grade...so has called him quite a bit to see how he's doing. Cayden always loves talking on the phone with Dad. Monday morning we were all up & out the door by 7:45 am to meet Cayden's new teacher, Mrs. Jansen, and to see his new classroom. He was really excited & walked right in the room without reservation. After seeing his classroom he went right on the playground to play with some old friends.
We decided that he would ride the bus home yesterday since there was only a 1/2 day of school. He got out at 11:30 and didn't get home until 12:30!! The girls & I came outside at a little after 12:00...so we were all getting a little antsy awaiting his arrival home!! As soon as they saw the bus Kamryn started to yell "Cayden home, there it is, bus!!!" over & over. We were all happy to see him home. He didn't seem to mind the bus ride but did say that his bus driver told them that it would be a 1 hour bus ride everyday. I guess I don't mind a long ride in the afternoon since he's the last one to be picked up before school in the morning!
This morning was Cayden's 1st day of school all day. It was definitely odd to pack a lunch & enough snacks for him for a whole day of school & a long bus ride home!! Since he's never gone to daycare this will be a little bit of an adjustment for me. This morning he popped right across the street to wait for the bus...so excited about his new backpack & lunch bag!! He was too cute!!
I am awaiting his arrival home in about an hour and look forward to hearing about his day!!
I love you big boy!!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
3 Boys & a Baseball Game
So last night Eric & I took Cayden & 2 of his buddies to a Whitecaps Game for his birthday. It was such a riot watching these 3 boys just be boys! The boys jumped in the bouncy trampoline, took turns throwing pitches, eating lots of great food, a little bit of watching the game, roughhousing, eating some more, & watching fireworks at the end.
They spent most of the game belching in each other's faces, jumping on top of one another, seeing who could hurt who the most, & eating lots & lots of food. I enjoyed just watching them all have a great time together. It's so much fun to see the interaction that boys have together versus girls...it is like night & day. While they were belching & punching & eating they were giggling the whole entire time. Eric & I just enjoyed soaking it all in & once in awhile had to tell them all to chill. I think people thought they were all our boys...as 1 guy behind us said our boys were so fun to watch. And the teenage couple behind us were rolling on the ground with laughter when the boys were having a belching contest. They were too much fun!
The favorite for all 3 boys was watching the grand finale fireworks at the end...they all loved it. Today is Cayden's birthday party...so I'm off to finish everything up before it starts...but I just had to post my favorite picture from last night.
Cayden, Jacob, & Josiah
They spent most of the game belching in each other's faces, jumping on top of one another, seeing who could hurt who the most, & eating lots & lots of food. I enjoyed just watching them all have a great time together. It's so much fun to see the interaction that boys have together versus girls...it is like night & day. While they were belching & punching & eating they were giggling the whole entire time. Eric & I just enjoyed soaking it all in & once in awhile had to tell them all to chill. I think people thought they were all our boys...as 1 guy behind us said our boys were so fun to watch. And the teenage couple behind us were rolling on the ground with laughter when the boys were having a belching contest. They were too much fun!
The favorite for all 3 boys was watching the grand finale fireworks at the end...they all loved it. Today is Cayden's birthday party...so I'm off to finish everything up before it starts...but I just had to post my favorite picture from last night.
Cayden, Jacob, & Josiah
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
4th of July Slideshow
Monday, July 7, 2008
Back to tradition...
For as long as I can remember my family has celebrated the 4th of July & my birthday all in one. In fact, most years I forget that I was actually born the day after the 4th of July. And since we grew up near the shores of Lake Michigan...we almost always celebrated the 4th with a trip to the beach or watching fireworks at the beach. I honestly believe that you cannot watch fireworks on the 4th without being near a beach...it's just not the same!
After I moved to Grand Rapids & away from my beloved Lake Michigan...we celebrated pretty much every 4th of July at Aunt Joyce & Uncle Jack's condo in Grand Haven with the whole Dykstra family. It became a tradition that I looked forward to every year. Going to the beach, catching up with family, hanging with the cousins, eating lots of good food, walking to the pier, & watching fireworks from their deck. They have a wonderful direct view of the water fountain & fireworks right from the comfort of their deck!
Last year was the first time that we didn't celebrate the 4th of July at Lake Michigan. I have to tell you that it was really hard for me...it honestly wasn't the same not celebrating my birthday & the 4th at the beach!!
So this year we were back to old traditions...with a celebration in Grand Haven! Cayden woke up in the morning so excited that it was the 4th of July(man is he so much like his Mom). He even told Addyson that she could absolutely NOT be tired on the 4th of July!! The kids had so much fun running around with all of the kids. Cayden & Addyson especially loved hanging out with Caleb, Ashley, & Kristin. And Kamryn had such fun taking turns sitting on Kristin & Ashley's laps during fireworks. They got such a kick out of her talking during the fireworks...saying "boom" & "another one" over & over!! Unfortuneately Kamryn spent yet another 4th of July being sick. She did really well throughout the day...but spent a lot of it with her thumb in her mouth to sooth her sore throat. The poor thing has literally been sick for the past month.
All 3 kids made it through to the end of fireworks & all fell asleep around 11:30 in the car on the drive home. Eric & I had quite a trip home. Eric had been awake since 5:30 am that morning because he played golf with all of the neighbor guys...so needless to say he wasn't doing too well on the way home. He literally kept slapping his own face to try to keep himself awake...and clearly I wasn't doing the job by talking either. :) So I volunteered to drive the rest of the way home. Now...to most people this wouldn't be a big deal...but I have absolutely horrible night vision. So here we are on the highway...Eric falling asleep in the passenger seat & me going 45 mph on the highway because I can't see the lines on the road & am convinced that I'm going to drive our family car right off the highway. Not good, folks!
All in all it was a wonderful day of celebration & fun, & we were so glad to be at the beach!!
Our family...this is always a challenge with 3 kids...but not 1/2 bad!
The 3 kids together...such cuties!!
My precious blondie.
After I moved to Grand Rapids & away from my beloved Lake Michigan...we celebrated pretty much every 4th of July at Aunt Joyce & Uncle Jack's condo in Grand Haven with the whole Dykstra family. It became a tradition that I looked forward to every year. Going to the beach, catching up with family, hanging with the cousins, eating lots of good food, walking to the pier, & watching fireworks from their deck. They have a wonderful direct view of the water fountain & fireworks right from the comfort of their deck!
Last year was the first time that we didn't celebrate the 4th of July at Lake Michigan. I have to tell you that it was really hard for me...it honestly wasn't the same not celebrating my birthday & the 4th at the beach!!
So this year we were back to old traditions...with a celebration in Grand Haven! Cayden woke up in the morning so excited that it was the 4th of July(man is he so much like his Mom). He even told Addyson that she could absolutely NOT be tired on the 4th of July!! The kids had so much fun running around with all of the kids. Cayden & Addyson especially loved hanging out with Caleb, Ashley, & Kristin. And Kamryn had such fun taking turns sitting on Kristin & Ashley's laps during fireworks. They got such a kick out of her talking during the fireworks...saying "boom" & "another one" over & over!! Unfortuneately Kamryn spent yet another 4th of July being sick. She did really well throughout the day...but spent a lot of it with her thumb in her mouth to sooth her sore throat. The poor thing has literally been sick for the past month.
All 3 kids made it through to the end of fireworks & all fell asleep around 11:30 in the car on the drive home. Eric & I had quite a trip home. Eric had been awake since 5:30 am that morning because he played golf with all of the neighbor guys...so needless to say he wasn't doing too well on the way home. He literally kept slapping his own face to try to keep himself awake...and clearly I wasn't doing the job by talking either. :) So I volunteered to drive the rest of the way home. Now...to most people this wouldn't be a big deal...but I have absolutely horrible night vision. So here we are on the highway...Eric falling asleep in the passenger seat & me going 45 mph on the highway because I can't see the lines on the road & am convinced that I'm going to drive our family car right off the highway. Not good, folks!
All in all it was a wonderful day of celebration & fun, & we were so glad to be at the beach!!
Our family...this is always a challenge with 3 kids...but not 1/2 bad!
The 3 kids together...such cuties!! My precious blondie.
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