First Day of Second Grade

Another school year has begun! Lanie is now a 2nd grader. Her school, a normal K-6 elementary school, is divided into two separate buildings with the Kindergarteners-2nd graders in one building and 3rd-6th graders in the other. When she started Kindergarten, I remember noticing the 2nd graders at her school and thinking that they seemed so much older and different than Lanie and her classmates. They seemed more confident, having been there for two years already, and knew the building and staff so well, that there was an unspoken ease with how they entered the building, said good-bye to their parents and made their way to their classroom. I can't believe Lanie is now one of those kids! There were no first day jitters. She confidently and excitedly jumped out the car at drop off this morning without turning back to wave good-by. Where did my baby go? And to think that next year Alden will start preschool!?

Alden wanted to pose like Lanie!

Aldy Pics - Just Because He's Cute!

Myla's Birthday Pictures and One Year Portraits

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Myla!

It's pretty ridiculous how little I've blogged this year. But, hey, I've been busy! So busy that I can't even believe it has been a year since baby Myla entered this world and brought so much to our lives.

Her newest tricks are waving, clapping and saying, "Hi!". She pulls up every chance she gets and cruises around with ease. She isn't walking unassisted yet, but is able to stand and balance without holding on. So, I think those first steps won't be too far off.

She'd definitely emerging into her own little person these days. I love you, Myla Josephine!
xoxoxo,
Mom

Here are some recent pictures of "Yiyo":

Pretty girl.

Funny girl.

Silly girl.

End of Year Dance Recital

Lanie's first full year of dance came to an end on June 18 at the SPAA's Artistry In Motion performance. Her class danced to two songs from Swan Lake. This video isn't great, but she is in the back left. You have to keep an eye on her because her position changes to the front at a few points and it is tricky to tell which dancer she is.

Myla's 6 Month Portraits

Here are a few shots from Myla's 6 month portrait session last month. She was photographed by my dear friend Jenn of Jennifer Anka Photography. It's always so hard to narrow down my favorite ones!

Lanie-ism Of The Day (or Year)

"I'm almost 7, that's almost a teenager!"

Oh dear.

Up To Speed...

LANIE:

Lanie is having a great school year! She loves math and is an excellent reader and writer. On September 27, 2011 she lost her first tooth- her upper one that she had bumped 3 years ago. She is in her first year of dance and is now learning to play basketball.

November 2011- Family portrait session at Short Beach

October 2011- Pumpkin picking at Jones Family Farm

September 2011- Me and Lanie apple picking at Lyman Orchards

December 2011- Lanie's holiday dance recital, The Polar Express. She is in the back row on the far left.

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ALDEN:

Alden is the coolest and funniest little guy. He just turned two in December and is talking so much now. It has been a big year for him– first trip to California in May, becoming a big brother in August, and mastering the flurry of developmental milestones for his age group- yet, in the great words of Theo Cosby, he "is taking it all in stride".

December 2011- Two year portrait

October 2011- Pumpkin picking at Jones Family Farm

December 15, 2011 - 2 years old!

February 2012 - Guitar Hero at Chuck E' Cheeses

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MYLA:

Baby Myla is already six months old! She is so sweet and such a welcomed addition to our family. We love her!

September 2011 - 1 month old

November 1, 2011 - 2.5 months old

November 2011 (Thanksgiving weekend) - 3 months old

Christmas Eve 2011 - 4.5 months old

Valentine's Day 2012- 6 months old