Do What Now?!?!?!

oh boy, this is happening! 

Last Tuesday, I stood in line with Kristin, Jen, and Jenny and registered my first-born for kindergarten!  I wasn't really emotional that day b/c it was sort of like a fun outing with my friends.  (LoCo registration can be a bit of madness so we'd been talking about it and planning for it.)  But it was a snap and we went to Panera to hang out a little bit afterward.

One week later-  today is Brady's kindergarten assessment...and his (and my) first real look at his new school.  Today did me in.  There's something about elementary schools in general that evoke deep emotion in me.  I feel excited and happy and like all I can do is smile and cry when I visit.  I remember feeling like this when I was an elementary school speech therapist.  There's just something about elementary school...and then you add the fact that wrapped in mine is my little boy's five-year-old hand and he's feeling a little anxious and excited too...and I'm just done!  I tried not to let Brady see it...I can't explain it and didn't want his memory of "big school" to be "it made Mommy cry and smile and giggle."  ;p  Here we go...

Just Dance

No pictures from dance class today.  :(  I've been bringing Brady along with us and have found I'm just not taking as many pictures when he's there.  I only WISH I had the camera today.  so so so funny...

Lately we've been playing Just Dance on the Wii.  omg! It is SO much fun!  It's the only video game I will play...I'm not a fan of video games (playing or watching really b/c the motion makes my head hurt).  Anyway, so today was real life dance class and during the jazz portion, Ms. Kristen played You Don't Know You're Beautiful.  Instead of imitating Ms. Kristen's movements and following her directions, Sylvie was doing her own thing and kept saying, "You're not doing it right, Ms. Kristen!  Do this; now this!"  Sister was doing the Wii moves (accurately too...I know b/c Brady was doing them too!)!  hahahahahahahaha!  My stomach hurt from laughing so hard!

Happy Earth Day!

Documenting for our 2014 calendar. ;p

Feliz Cumpleanos Abuela!

It's been one packed weekend!  We celebrated Grandma's birthday by having dinner out at El Sol Azteca.  As I was all day, I was terrible about picts this evening. :(  The kids requested these of themselves in the cinco de mayo cutouts.  Gracias iPhone!

Sunday Chore

With this "toy," this "chore" may never get old...awesome!  This is a good thing seeing as it looks like this activity will be required every 5 days or so!

Happy 5th Birthday Tyler!

Two exhausted kids (who both fell asleep in the car) helped Tyler celebrate his birthday at Jumpin' Jack Sports this afternoon. {again, only iPicts...boo}

The goodie bag which came with a light saber for each kid was a Huge hit!  In fact, the party continued for another 40 minutes or so outside...just playing Star Wars.  Not sure which of the Jedis had more fun...Brett or one of the kids?!

I love  Brett's reaction to the force from numerous Jedi- fabulous!

Flower and Garden Show

This morning we're headed to the annual Leesburg Flower and Garden Show.  This is the first year we're actually going to really look at vendors and get information (for our patio) instead of just going because it's something to do. ha!  The little lady is dressed the part.  Love her in dresses and jeans...and boots! ;p

I did not bring the camera; only had my phone.  So the pictures aren't great, but the cuteness was abundant!  Little sister declined my offer of her jacket (and told me to leave it in the car).  Only to state that she was "freezing" as we walked in.  I gave her my scarf and oh my word!  Why can't I be this cute?!?!

Despite the true fashionista's fab look, nice Daddy ran back to the car for her jacket. :)

 

Football Season Already?

This year our whole family made the trip to Blacksburg for the Hokie Spring Game.  Sylvie is like me- not really in to football and likely not up for an 8-hour round-trip car ride.  So we figured this was the one opportunity to get her to Blacksburg to show her Hokie spirit (since the ticket price is $0).  Funny story- yesterday we were talking about going to the game and Sylvie goes, "I don't tink I  want to go see da football game." and Brady responds, "But Sylvie!  You can eat ice cream and chips there!  Don't you want to go?" SOLD!  Big bro knows the way to Syl's heart is through her sweet tooth/junk food addiction. ha!

We girls wore our Hokie shirts and Chuckies.  :)

We were late arriving and only have about 20 minutes to tailgate.  But still it was fun to snack and catch up with the old (and new- ha!) crowd!

 On the way to Lane...

Daddies and their little Hokies


The little miss rockin' my visor.

Sylvie was true to herself...didn't watch a single play of the game (she did enjoy watching the cheerleaders perform though), but instead rolled around the bleachers pretending to nap and play with a flower she found...oh, and request and gobble down food.  Hey man, it's why she came! ;p

As the stadium started clearing out, we moved closer.  So funny- with just a few minutes left of the scrimmage, Brett says, "Okay, let's get going." and Sylvie's all high-knees out of there, taking those stadium steps as fast as her little legs would allow her to head home!  But Brady, no way.  He goes, "But there's TWO MINUTES left Daddy!  We can't leave.  There's still time on the clock!"  Hilarious.

Other funny: toward the end of the game the band started to play The Final Countdown and Brady perked right up, "Mommy, it's The Final Countdown!" (his favorite dance on the Wii Just Dance 4).  Yes, we have a Europe fan in the house!!!

 Love these candids while Brett was checking light and focusing-

 and love Brady's face in this one-