Princess, Birthdays and Ballet

Last weekend while I was out running 17 miles the girls went to see Disney Princess "Rockin' Ever After" on Ice.  Aunt Meredith and Uncle Sean surprised the girls with the tickets!  The girls dressed up as princess's and enjoyed the show, snow cones and face painting.  Isabella and Sophia had so much fun being spoiled by their Aunt and Uncle.  To make the day even more fun we went out to ice cream that night.  Meredith and Sean took a separate car to Brewster's and on the way home from dessert Sophia said "Where are day(they)...but I love dem(them)...are they coming back to my house?"  The girls love their Aunt Meredith and Uncle Sean and were sad to see them head back to Maryland.

Almost done...mile 16.5

Ariel & Cinderella

Sisters who love to hug!

Fairy Face Paint

Minnie Mouse Face Paint

This past week has been a fun one.  My birthday celebration continued as I celebrated with friends on Tuesday night at Cafe Cattura.  A short run followed by dinner made for a great evening.  It was wonderful to spend time with my friends and made me feel loved.

Sole Sisters birthday celebration at Cafe Cattura

Yesterday Isabella was invited to attend dance class with her friend Abby.  Isabella had so much fun and did great!  She was able to follow instructions and focus in the ballet and tap class.  The class also incorporated creative movement, props, musical instruments and even story time.  Needless to say, Isabella loved it!  She would love to go back every week but its not in the budget.  At least she had a great experience with her friend Abby.

Isabella excited to dance!

Abby & Isabella

Thirtyseven

I celebrated my 37th birthday this week.  I was able to enjoy the beautiful weather that day during a peaceful 10 mile run. Then we all enjoyed a fun dinner at Kenji, a Japanese steakhouse.  When we first arrived Isabella crossed her arms and pouted saying "I don't want to be here!"  She had no idea how much fun she was about to have!  Since we arrived for an early dinner we had the place to ourselves which was nice.  Our entertaining chef was awesome and the girls were surprised to see our dinner prepared right at our table.  It was a great experience and made for a memorable birthday.  The evening ended with delicious cupcakes at home. Happy birthday to me and thank you to my family for making it a special one!

Happy birthday to me!

When life gives you lemons...

Sophia does not like sour lemons!

Isabella likes sour lemons

Sophia and Will at dinner

Isabella loves to strike a pose

Holding hands with my two favorite presents!

Blow out the candles!

One cute memory from my birthday was the night before my birthday when Isabella said "Mommy, I don't want to go to school tomorrow because I want to spend your birthday with you!" 

1st Day of School for Sophia

Sophia's first day of school was Tuesday and she was so proud to be going to school just like Isabella.  Will was able to join us to drop her off on her first day which was a treat for all of us.  Sophia snuggled with Will when we approached the classroom.  Sophia is in the Owl classroom and found her owl photo and carefully put it on her classroom tree.  During the time a few kids were crying and Sophia was a little taken back by the loud noise.  After she scanned the room Sophia found a baby doll to snuggle and waved goodbye to us at that point.  She had a great first day of school and I was told she was a good listener.  On her second day of school she asked her teacher two times where Isabella was.  The girls love each other and want to be tighter.  Turns out, their classrooms are right next to each other!  This is Sophia's first year of preschool and she will go two mornings a week, which are Tuesday and Thursday.  Only one week of school is complete and Sophia already seems more mature.  Our baby is growing up and we love sharing the journey together.  Here are photos of Sophia's first day of school...

Look who is excited to go to school!

Sophia put her owl on the class tree

Sophia was happy to find a baby in the classroom

Big girl after her 1st day of preschool

1st Day of School for Isabella

Isabella started pre-K on Monday.  She was excited to start school and picked out her outfit the night before.  Sophia and I spent some time in the classroom after drop off, taking photos of her classmates and getting to know the room.   Isabella had a great first day at school and even made a beaded necklace for me.  This year Isabella is in the busy bears classroom which has a bear mascot named Thomas.  The kids are able to bring Thomas the bear home during the school year and take photos and journal of their time together.  The class and teachers are a great fit for Isabella and she adjusted to the new routine easily.  She is pretty tired after a fun morning at school but loves going to school four days a week.  I look forward to watching Isabella learn, grown and have fun in her last year of preschool.  

Here are photos of the first day of school....

And she is off to school....

Hanging up her bag.

Sophia hangs out with Bella on the 1st day

Isabella and Thomas the Bear

Sophia and Thomas the Bear

Thomas the Bear!

Backyard Beauties

Here are a few photos I took of pretty things in our backyard. I love the weather this time of year!

Stay tuned for an update from the 1st day of school!  

Orientation, Brides & Bowling

Last Friday we attended orientation at the girls pre-school.  Sophia was excited to meet her teachers and said she wanted to tell them Hi!  She eased into the classroom and made her way over to the doll house to play.  There were no tears shed when I left the room, although Sophia later told me lots of kids in the class were crying for the Mommy's and Daddy's..  Sophia hung out in her class for about 20 minutes while the parents met with the school director.  When we came to pick her up she seemed so much older than she did earlier that morning.  My baby is a pre-schooler now!

Isabella was also eager to get to school to meet her friends, she already knew her teachers from last year.  Isabella bounced around the room checking out lots of fun stations that were set up.  Her teacher even made a goody bag for all the kids to take home.   The note attached to the bag said 

" This bag of goodies to start the new year will help you remember how special you are...  

 Clay: because you are creative

Stickers: because you will stick with it when we learn something new

Pencil: because you are sharp

Eraser: because we all make mistakes

Smarties: because you are smart

badge: because you follow the rules

Hugs: because you are loved!. "

After orientation the girls picked lunch at a location of their choice...McDonalds!

Mrs. Meche, Sophia & Mrs. Simkins

Mrs. McDearmon, Isabella, Thomas the bear, & Mrs. Zampetti

Lunch out at McDonalds after orientation

"I like hamburgers with cheese!"

 Saturday evening our friend Katie was married.  The retro reception was at a bowling alley and it was so much fun!  It was a late night for the kids but they enjoyed seeing the bride, playing in the arcade, bowling and eating delicious cupcakes!  I enjoyed a little late night bowling myself!

Happy Family September 2012

The girls were excited to see Katie.  Sophia called her a princess!

Daddy teaches the girls to bowl

Daddy - Daughter snuggles

Yummy in my tummy!

Strike for me!  woohoo!

Congratulations Katie and Rick!

Pirates and other fun!

We are Busy Busy Busy!!  Here are a few photos from the last few weeks of Summer.  Enjoy!

Pirate Festival 2012

Playing at Gayton Elementary

Smiling Sophie

A trip to McDonalds after the library

Chillen' at the nursing home in Gram's chair

Eating Ice-cream with Grammie & PapPap

Its been a fun summer that went by fast.  Its hard to believe that school starts next week!  The girls are excited to meet their teachers and ready to start school.