Edee's Gallery of Art!

(I know the pictures are blurry, but it is too easy to take them with my phone!) Edee brings home something from school nearly everyday. We have also been working with crayons at home, so she has quite the collection of artwork these days! We decided to showcase it in her romper room, a.k.a. our former dining room. I originally only had 4 or 5 pieces on display, but I have a hard time picking ones to take down! I guess I will be one of those moms who has boxes and boxes of things that their children made! It is just too precious!

Speedy Edee's First 4-Wheeler Ride

Edee's Grandma and Grandpa bought her this 4 wheeler a couple of months ago, but the battery was dead. Finding a replacement wasn't easy, but one finally arrived today! We've been pushing her around the house, but she now has a taste of the freedom that the little red throttle can provide! (We are so fortunate that Gretta is here visiting and performing "stunts" in the background!) It looks like she is a natural!

"Daddy, I need an iphone!"

Eric was playing music for Edee today and made the mistake of letting her hold the phone. Now she thinks that it is her phone and even holds it up to her ear! She'll be asking for her own iphone in NO time, and I'm sure Daddy will give in!

Edee started school with a bang, but she began having troubles after the first day. She figured out that she was going to be there all day, so drop-offs have been a little sad. My heart broke into a million pieces last Monday when we pulled into the parking lot and she started crying and saying, "Bye-Bye, Mommy!" over and over!!

Fortunately for both of us, I start half days on Monday!! HOORAY!! I have been working full time the last two weeks with my new job share partner and she is awesome! I am so excited about this year! I know that we are all ready for half days to begin, though! :-)

Edee's Great Day!!

We had to wake Edee up earlier than normal, but she was ready to go once she was dressed with a bow!

What an adorable little grin!

The parking lot was buzzing with parents and little ones ready to start the day!

This is just outside the door to Edee's classroom. I'm pretty sure she wanted to hit the playground right away!

She went right to work playing with the toys! She immediately grabbed the "nanny" and the "apple," two of her favorite words! We just learned apple this week and she was ready to show it off! She was having so much fun when we left. She just waved and said "Bye-Bye!" No tears or turmoil! I was a little sad that she didn't seem the least bit upset that we were leaving, but I guess I should be celebrating that she was content! Eric picked her up a little early and she was sacked out on her nap mat. I bet she will sleep like a champ tonight!!

Bye-Bye Summer Time!

Edee had fun playing with her friend, Olivia, on Monday. Edee was still in her PJs, but these girls wasted no time going through the books! I love that Olivia found my book titled, "I'm a Mom...Now What?"

Edee loves hats and bows, so when we found this hat with a pink butterfly I KNEW she would love it! She looked in the mirror saying "butterfly" over and over! It is also convenient that her hat covers another big "boo-boo" on her forehead. I think her feet are moving faster than the rest of her body at times. She also likes to multi-task by carrying huge plastic balls or talking on her pretend cell phone while pulling a small dog toy! I think she is 15 months going on 25!

My little dumpling will start school tomorrow while I am back for in-service. Her class consists of her and 5 boys! I know she is going to have lots of fun, but I will miss her SOOOO much! I will be working full days for the next 2 weeks, and then I will be ready for my half-days and more time with Edee!

Burgers by Daddy

We grilled burgers tonight, but we ate later than usual. Edee was already in bed by the time everything came together. Just LOOK at what she has waiting for her this evening! Isn't that the cutest thing you have ever seen? Eric even cut the bun with a juice glass so that it would fit her tiny hamburger patty! Of course, we will have to add "cheeeez," as Edee calls it, but she is sure to have a delicious dinner!

FYI...It is getting harder and harder to get pictures of Edee these days. She doesn't sit still long enough! BUSY doesn't even begin to describe it! Here she is just before her morning nap...

Old and new friends!

We just returned home from our fun day with old and new friends. Mika and I have been friends since we were little. Our dads are best buds, so we grew up together. She and her family moved back from California this year, and it was great to let our girls play and swim together!! Allison and I were roommates in college and spent many hours keeping everyone on their toes in the sorority house! I'm sure Clara Beth and Edee will have their fair share of mischief, too!
Edee loved playing in Sadie's tent!

Mika and Sadie are all smiles! They are both so tan!!

Allison and Clara Beth came over for lunch and I was so glad to get to spend time with them!

Everyone is ready for their lunch!

This is about as good as it gets with three little girls. (Edee lost her bow at some point!) I hope these new little friends will get to see each other again soon!