Bags, Hats and Babydolls

Bag - check, hat - check, babydoll-check, pants with dress-check.

 

 

Waking up from her nap. 

And something that has nothing to do with Isla. This is what happens when you put Dawn dish soap in the dishwasher. Surprisingly, this was not one of my goofs, but one of James. Since I'm usually the one to get picked on for things like this, I thought it would be fun to heckle him a bit. Love you babe :)

The Sweetest Thing

Yesterday I was getting Isla ready for a bath and while I was taking her shoes off, I look up to see her staring at me and smiling. She took my face in her little hands and gave me a kiss, then a hug. It was quite possibly the best moment ever.

Bye Aunt K

This is our first week without Isla's Aunt Karri here with us. She moved out on Sunday and with many tears we said goodbye. She has been such a wonderful blessing to our little family and I couldn't ask for a better caregiver, Aunt, or sister than she has been and I know will continue to be. We do hope she will visit soon and wish her the best on life's new adventures. We love you, Aunt Karri!

First Day of Preschool

Isla's first day of preschool was today and it went very well. She was a little clingy the first part of the morning, but after singing time, she started to explore a bit. By the time we were done with the nature walk she was completely settled in.

A few minutes later it was off to the playground and "bye bye mamma". With a hug and kiss she ran off to fetch a big blue ball in the playground.

The same didn't go for me, it was a bit of a struggle to hold it together until I got to the car when leaving. I couldn't wait to go pick her back up. Refraining from accelerating into a full sprint as I approached the ramp to the preschool door at the end of the day proved difficult. But I managed ;)

 

When I picked her up to go home she had a huge smile on her face and her teachers reported she had been great! 

 All ready to go.

 Checking out the shapes on the light box.

 Waiting for singing time to start.

 A stop along the nature walk to play.

 Snack time.

Pigtails!

Snug as a bug in a...tub?

Isla is definitely a water baby. If she is around it she thinks she needs to be submerged in it. When I water the flowers and the garden she leans over and sticks her head in the stream from the hose. And as you see here, she has managed to squeeze herself into this little tub - no bathing suit required. She later came and plopped right down in my lap soaking britches and all.

Our little Bean is going to school!

Isla starts preschool August 29th. It's hard for me to think about it without tears stinging my eyes,(I'm a little attached) but I know it's going to be great for her. She loves being around other children and I know she'll also enjoy the challenges it will bring her way. Today we had a home visit from her two teachers and it went great. She opened up to them almost immediately, showing them her toys and a few of her favorite books. I think a good connection was made and it made Mommy feel better too. New things are coming our way!