Lee Starts School

Lee actually started school last week, but I'm a bit behind on my photo uploading and blogging. Too much mommy stuff to do, I guess. He was very excited on the first day of school and thankfully, is still excited. He had been going through a clingy stage starting in April, so I'm very happy that he's feeling a little more independent and secure without me there. He only goes two days a week for three hours, but it's just what he needs right now, and will help prepare him for five days a week next year.

He looks so grown up!

Jessalyn is so proud and excited for Lee.

Chillaxin on the way to school. Cool little dude.

He met up with his friend, Grace Ann, on the first day. He gives me a snack report every morning, starting off with the contents of Grace Ann's lunch box.

Rolling out some play doh, but distracted by goings-on at the sand table

Lee and his teacher, Mrs. Emily (she is awesome!).

It's going to be a great school year!

Open or Closed?

During a recent shopping trip to a clothing store named "The Kloze Klozet," Lee asked me, "Is this the close closet or the open closet?"

When I Grow Up…

Today's conversation:

Jessalyn: "When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian. Lee, what do you want to be?"

Lee: "Um, how about a circle?"

Newest House Photos

Here are the newest photos of the bedrooms

and bathrooms. Lee's room has changed the

most since he recently got his new twin bed

and matching furniture. He loves, loves, loves

it and loves to show it to anybody who comes

to visit (even if they've already seen it!):

Jessalyn's room:

I especially love the backgrounds she made for her fish tanks:

The kids' bathroom:

Master Bedroom:

Master Bathroom:

Looking into the toilet and shower areas

from the main part of the bathroom:

That's my dressing room you can see from the bathroom:

Looking into the dressing room (the armoire is

opposite the closets you can see in the above photo):

Days In The Park

First Day of School

Well, the day finally came (dreaded for me, highly anticipated for Jessalyn): the first day of SECOND GRADE.

A look at years past: preschool, kindergarten and first grade

Jessalyn is thrilled that her best friend, Kailey, is in her class!

The picture/stickers Jess made for Kailey over the summer:

My baby girl is growing up!

Jessalyn has a wonderful second grade teacher and still loves and looks forward to school. She is sunshine and rainbows all the time...what a wonderful, enviable attitude to have! It's going to be a great year!

Green, Green Grass

Front BEFORE:

Front AFTER:

Looking at front from side of house BEFORE:

Looking at front from side of house AFTER:

Back BEFORE:

Back AFTER:

Jess and Lee so happy to have their swing set again!

Next on the construction to-do list: FRONT STEPS! I'll keep you posted...