Sick day

This morning Liza came in to tell me that she would not be going to church because she was feeling sick. This was a bummer because we were starting our first week in our new Sunday school class, the Young Families Class. It was also the first Sunday for one of us to help in Zach's Sunday school class, so I would be doing both of those alone. So, we packed up and headed to church. I dropped off both kids and enjoyed the time in the Young Families class. I met lots of new people and I'm looking forward to the year. Then, I went down to the Monkey's class to be the helper in Zach's class. Everything was going great until one of Isabella's teachers came to the class and said she needed me over in the elementary lobby. Now, we have been taking her church for 5 years now and not ever have we been called from service or class because either of the kids needed us or was so inconsolable that we had to be called. Of course, the first time it would ever happen would be when I'm there by myself and one of only 2 teachers in the room. :-)

So, I went over to find her curled up in a chair saying her stomach hurt. Not good. I took her back over with me and asked the administrator if she could find someone to take my place because Isabella was feeling so bad. I took her back in to Zach's class with me to wait for a replacement. I took her in to the bathroom to wait and after about 10 min, she threw up. Yep, time to go. Right then Jenny showed up with a replacement so I was able to get the kids back home quickly. Isabella threw up 3 more times, but finally started feeling better after her nap. Now she is happy as a clam and wanting to go to school tomorrow. I guess it was a 12 hour stomach bug or something- I don't know. I'm just praying the rest of us don't get it.

Princess & Pirate Party

Today Isabella and Zach went to their friend Katie’s birthday party. It was a Princess & Pirate party, so they dressed the part. A shout out goes to my sister Kim who gave the kids a big tub of dress up clothes for Christmas- they still have not tried all of it on and we didn’t know there was a pirate outfit in there until this morning. Zach was quite happy to be able to really dress up.

End of the first week

Isabella decided to wear her school shirt to school on Friday. Her first pose was her “silly” dance and the second one was the “serious” pose. She really likes her school.

Making Bread

While Isabella is at school, Zach and Mommy have a lot more time to spend together. The other day, they made bread. Zach turned on the mixer at the right time, but he accidentally turned in on way to high and a cloud of flour surrounded him. He was delighted... And the bread turned out great.

Having fun with the kids

The last week was the first week of Kindergarten for Isabella. She had a great time, and we had a great time getting to spend time with Zach too and with both of them after school was out. The first day of school, Isabella got to choose where to go out to eat, so she chose Sonic. They both got a "it's a special day" mini-sunday after the meal. Zach had not been feeling real well all weekend long, but he was happy to get the ice cream, as you can see.

Today after school was out, the kids played up in the playroom together. When I heard lots of laughing, I went up to see what they were doing. I came around the corner and saw Zach like this...

After I took his picture, he wanted to see so he pulled his hat up. I snapped another one. He can be such a little cutie.

Isabella was going for the movie star look I think.

Later Zach let Indy try the full body hat look, but she was not as in to it. She actually did put up with it for quite a while though because she is just that good of a dog.

Here Zach was trying the poobah look... or the egyptian king look. I'm not sure. From the top he looked like he had a big flower on his head.

Indy was too cool for all of us and refused to sign autographs. She was, however, ready for her closeup.

First Day of Kindergarten

Ready to go.
Sporting her backpack she got from her Grammie.

A hug and prayers before leaving.
Walking to school.

In her own words...

Outside of class.

Sitting at her desk with her new classmates. There was only one child really crying, but lots of parents. :-) Liza and Zach stayed for "Tea and Tissues" so she could meet some other parents. I hope Isabella has a great day! I can't believe she is already in school. I remember when she was born, people would say, "It goes by so fast." I didn't believe them because the first few months crawled by... but now, poof, she's in school. I guess it's true (from 6 months on.)

Tennis photos

Today Nancy took Isabella to a kid's tennis clinic. She has said she would like to learn and Nancy plays, so Nancy decided to take Isabella. In the pictures, Isabella is wearing Nancy's sunglasses because it was "too bright." I thought I would post the photos and email the Nancy sent to us this evening....

Let me know if you guys want a higher res file on any of these. Otherwise I'll hang on to them until she turns pro and sell them to the tabloids. :) Nancy