Charlotte Started School!

Charlotte's first day of school was August 11th. Ben's having a harder time adjusting to her being gone than I am, I think. She seems to really enjoy it and loves being able to pick her own food out for lunch.

We also had our first fair ride, yesterday :)

At the end of the month the kids are both making their first domestic flight. We're heading to San Diego!

Life Events

Well, a lot has happened since December 4th! I'm sorry we don't update more often - most of our updates are posted to Facebook as it's a much easier source to use. Charlotte's now wearing glasses to help correct a minor astigmatism and help with far-farsightedness. Both of the kids now have a pediatric dentist due to a little mishap while rough-housing. Two chipped teeth later (superficial, no fractures) everything is fine. Now, we're starting the process of pre-kindergarten! We're doing our first tour tomorrow and likely registering Charlotte for school in the fall. Swim lessons start this month, as well. Charlotte's occupational therapy has been going well and she may be able to completely stop doing her therapy sessions for her sensory related issues. We're taking a family trip to South Carolina again this year and we're all pretty excited for some relaxing beach time again. I hope everyone else is fairing well! Here are some photos from the last few months:


We had lots of snow!


The kids are getting along well.. most of the time ;)


Ben got his first haircut (from mom!)


built a truck at Lowe's with Daddy! She was upset that Matt made her stand still for a photo instead of allowing her to run around with all of the other kids at the time :)

Easter is coming up so maybe I'll remember to update. If not, everyone have a good Easter weekend and spring!

So much candy

I plan on starting a gingerbread house decoration tradition. This is the second year we've decorated a gingerbread house and it's something that the kids are really enjoying. This year I let Charlotte pick out the candy. So, worms and fish it was!



The finished product

On display!

It was time for the annual haircuts :)

Children's Museum

The Indianapolis Children's Museum has this Carousel that's been around since the early 1900s. My grandmother rode it when she was a child, I rode it when I was a child, and now both of my kids have ridden it.

Me:


Char:



Ben (and Matt):

Milestones

Char is potty trained and Ben took his first steps. I just happened to be recording when he did this!



You'll just have to trust me on the Charlotte front ;)

Chicago

Museum of Science & Industry (U505 Exhibit)