First Tooth

John lost his first tooth today. He was so excited he took it to school so he could get a tooth necklace. He was also so proud to be the first in his class this year to lose a tooth. But after coming home he lost it several times before getting it put in his tooth fairy pillow his grandma made for him.

First full day of school for Alyssa and John.

Yesterday we went to a T-bones game. The kids were suprised to see the parking lot full of police cars, firetrucks and a helicopter. They had a great time - and that was before we even went inside the ballpark.

6.18.2010 Made a trip to the Blueberry Patch today. This year John went straight to this playground area while Alyssa helped me for just a little while. Since it was so hot and we didn't get there until almost 11am, we only picked 1.67 lbs.
7.1.2009 A trip to the Blueberry Patch with the mom's group. Alyssa and I enjoyed picking about 6 lbs of blueberries. John didn't like it so much. When we were tired of hearing the whining from him, we went to the playground and his spirits brightened a bit.

The kids have another cousin!! James Francis was born Thursday June 17, 2010 at 3:30. He weighed 8 lbs 8 oz. and was 20 inches long. Mom and baby boy are doing well and his big sister can already say "Jimmy".

Changes over the years!

June 2006 May 2007 June 2008June 2009
June 2010
Funny to see how fast they grow and change over the years. And some things still stay the same - Alyssa wearing the same shirt in the last two pictures. She is still picky about her clothes - she finds a few favorite shirts/shorts and that's all she wants to wear. Guess it saves $$$. Later she'll probably say she can't believe we let her wear the same outfit every day! :) And John seems to be following in his sisters footsteps!

Alyssa qualified (for the guitar and hula hoop routine)for the all school talent show on the last day of school. Alyssa performed in the final all school talent show today. She decided to add another song (Jingle Bells) since she was well under the 3 minutes they would allow you to perform. Unfortunately you can't see her face since she has the music stand in front of her. She said she really didn't need it since she had her music memorized, but that it would be something to look at instead of the entire school and parents.



Alyssa and her group made it to the final as well. Pardon the shakiness of the video. I was watching a three year old that day and had him in my lap. He fell asleep not long after she performed. (Alyssa is the one on the left side.)