Preschool Has Begun!

This week marks the first week of preschool for Brendan and Aubrey. Aubrey is now attending 5 days a week in the 3 year old class and Brendan is also attending 5 days a week in the 4 year old class. I was SOOOO ready for them to start school!

Brendan is an old pro at preschool. He had no apprehension whatsoever. Aubrey, on the other hand, was somewhat apprehensive, but all in all, she did well. She didn't cry and from what Russell tells me, she had a great first day. She called me on my cell phone as soon as she got home and she was so excited. Looks like this is going to be year number two of her playing with the boys and not girls. She is a follower of a little boy named Sam. She's much bigger than Sam. We'll pray for his safety! :)

I have been working all week at the big consignment sale in Gwinnett County this week. I love it because I can get the kids their entire wardrobe for a fraction of the cost, but MAN am I tired! It's a lot of work! I did get the kids some beautiful clothes, though. Way too many, but beautiful just the same! I'll post pic of my loot at a later time.

Here are some photos of their first day of school. We are really excited about this year. The kids are really enjoying school and are excited every morning. We will miss Mrs. Emily as a teacher, but luckily for us, she is a great friend so we still see her sweet face!

Until next post...

Dear Aubrey

Dear Aubrey,

Yesterday was your 3rd birthday and I can't believe how big you are! Three years ago yesterday, God gave your daddy and me the most precious gift...you! We could not have been more excited to see your sweet face! Weighing in at 6 lbs 2.2 oz and measuring 18 inches long, you were a sight to be seen, and heard!! Lord, girl! You screamed for almost an hour straight! You were mad!! It was music to our ears, though.

When you were born, the first thing Daddy said when he saw you was, "Oh my GOSH!! She's so little!" You were little, but you were healthy and beautiful. I think Daddy was smitten right away. Love at first sight!

The first thing I said when I saw you after you were delivered was, "Is that my baby? Look at that black hair!" You were absolutely perfect!

The past 3 years have flown by and I pray that the years to come slow down a little bit....or a lot. You are so funny, strong willed, stubborn, loving, and joyous. I'm so glad you are mine. As I sit here typing this, you are sitting on the couch with Daddy with your party dress on, along with dress up shoes, play earrings, and all of the jewelry you could find out of your birthday presents. You cried when Daddy told you that you couldn't take your new pink shopping cart to the store with him. You survived, though.

I pray that you grow to be a compassionate, loving, forgiving, smart, intelligent, humble, beautiful woman. You are my greatest love, Aubrey.

Happy Birthday, Beautiful Girl. I love you with all my heart and soul!

Love,
Mommy






Daddy with his girl, right after delivery.



Russell looks so tense here.


With Mommy at last. Look at her dark skin and hair. Complete opposite of her brother!

Happy Birtday Aubrey!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to our sweet baby girl! She turned 3 yesterday! Today we celebrated by having a party at paint-it-yourself pottery studio. She had a blast. All of the kids did. They were amazingly quiet as they ever so delicately painted their masterpieces. I'll have to post a picture of Brendan's when it is finished. Oh my! What a mess! Aubrey just HAD to paint a bear. In case you didn't know, Aubrey's first love is her "White Bear," followed a close second by her "boy" Sawyer. Both of whom made an appearance at the party today. Here are some photos of our celebration. Hope you enjoy!!


The happy family at the party!


The whole group.



Aubrey with "Her Boy." She LOVES Sawyer.


Holding her party balloons!

Her pink Cinderella Cupcake Cake. All her idea.
You can see her super cute birthday hat our friend Delynne made her. THANKS SO MUCH, DELYNNE!!!