newness

So many new fall transitions and adventures going on lately.  Abigail seems energized by kindergarten and the new people and new routines.  There is lots to talk about at the end of each day.  Nate made a good transition into his new classroom at preschool, after several attempts on the first day to reclaim his old hook and cubby in the Bluebirds room.  Love this photo of Nate from his new teachers in the Stars room .....

 

kindergarten

First day! A success.

natester goes to the dentist

First dentist visit. Cavity free ... and a cooperative patient too!

practice run

Practicing our walk to Abby's new school. Can't believe we will drop her off tomorrow for first day of kindergarten!

cake time

Giant Costco chocolate cake + diggers = sweet construction site

nate turns three

Our snoozy dude sleeps in...until about 9:30 when it is time to get the day started.

After waking up, Nate's first words were "Where are the big diggers?" He loved playing with buddy Niko's trucks during our visit to Seattle.

Abby (or Abbie as she now spells it) had made many birthday cards and notes for Nate by the time he woke up.

Later on, Nate takes a turn in the drivers seat and learns he can honk the horn with his tummy!

It is good to be three!

birthday dinner with friends

Celebrating the big 3 with new buddies Kea and Niko (and longtime parent friends Kapena and Claudia)! Thank you guys!

children's museum!

Major fun on Bainbridge Island at this cool museum.

ferry

Ferry ride leaving Seattle for Bainbridge Island.

shelton

Kids find crabs, play with rocks, dig with trucks, and make new friends. Missing Miles & Eloise's mama so much.

pacific nw

We made it.

superheroes

Picked up two cute superheroes from preschool today. "Spirit Week" sure is cute with the 2-5 year old set.

this-n-that

Monkeying around in a fun purple leotard.

Surveying the playground scene and keeping an eye on big sis.

Thinking ahead to Em's memorial service next weekend, looking through old letters, and finding this "Missent to Malaysia" stamp funny again.

Train loving Natester tries on part of Abby's flower costume from last Halloween.

spinning

You know it's a good dinner with friends when it ends with a twirling and spinning session. So dizzy.