Oh The Funny Things Kids Will Say

Recently I was getting ready for work, and I heard Sarah yelling out in an excited voice,


"Mommy!  Mommy!  GPS is here!  GPS is here!"


I of course was thinking, what are you talking about?


Then I realized.  That a certain brown delivery truck was out in front of our house.

"Sarah, do you mean UPS?"

"Yes Mommy!"

The Class Of 2027!

Sarah has now added a new milestone to her life as of yesterday:

She is now in Pre-School!

Last week, Sarah had her orientation day.

Mommy?  Put the camera down and let's go to school!

Sarah missed her furry 4-legged friend "Yetti" over the Summer. 

He was waiting for her when we arrived for orientation.

Sarah talking to her teacher

Sarah in "circle time" and singing songs

Sarah was beaming the entire morning of orientation.  And it wasn't even the first day yet!

Sarah's 1st OFFICIAL day of Pre-School

(Samantha had just enough time to sit with her sister before she had to go to school)

Proud Mommy

Walking inside to school

Such a little ham!

Hanging up the backpack.

Congratulations Sarah!

Today a Pre-Schooler.  Tomorrow a college graduate.

Welcome to the class of 2027!

Our All Star Kindergartener

Samantha has a new milestone in her life:  she's a Kindergartener!  We've been talking about this day for months and it's finally here.

The day before Samantha started, she attended an orientation where we were able to go in and see her classroom, and her locker.  Sam didn't say much while we were there which made me nervous, but I'm learning that just because Sam is not saying something, doesn't mean she's not happy.  When we left the school to go home, Sam completely "switched off" her quiet mode and "turned on" her chatter mode.  It was so amazing to see the wheels just turning, and the smiles.

Samantha Waiting Patiently To Go See Her Class Room For the First Time!

Samantha Walking To Her Classroom By Herself!

Samantha's Locker For the 2012-2013 Year!

She Can Barely Contain Her Excitement Here.  Sam Didn't Realize She Would Have a Locker!

Samantha Working On Her "1st Homework Assignment"

Samantha's Mailbox

Samantha's 1st Official Day!

My Favorite Family Of 4



The Many Faces Of Sarah

Sarah has several faces during the day.

Sometimes several different faces in the span of 5 minutes!

Five Things Friday

Five Things That Happened This Past Week That Made Me Smile:

What a week it has been!!

1. Samantha began Kindergarten yesterday!  That's right.  Jeremy and I are the proud parents of a Kindergartner.  We've been talking about this for months now, and the day finally came.  Samantha did an amazing job, and I must say that I'm pretty proud of myself too for not bawling my eyes out in front of Sam.  Sam is already in love with going to school.  Each day she's come home, she confirms whether or not she's going the following day.  I'm so happy that she's motivated and excited to go to school.  I will definitely post on Samantha's first day complete with pictures.
2. While Sam has begun Kindergarten, Sarah attended her Pre-School orientation yesterday as well.  She is so excited and has been saying "It's finally Fall!  I can go to school just like Sammy!".  I had to laugh when we pulled into the parking lot and Sarah asked where all of Samantha's preschool classmates were.  I had to explain to Sarah that Sam's classmates were all in Kindergarten and no longer at preschool.  She didn't seem to like that idea.  Sarah's official first day will be next Tuesday.
3. Our photography has been so busy this past week.  Jeremy and I shot a wedding together on Sunday, then a photo shoot on Thursday night.  This weekend, Jeremy is photographing at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a wedding, and then will be traveling out to Alpine, New York for tomorrow night.  Plus, we just booked another 2012 AND another 2013 wedding.
4. Tomorrow is Samantha's first day of youth soccer.  Her team name is "Moose" which we find hysterical.  Sam is so excited to play with several of her friends from last year's preschool class.  I'm just psyched that I was able to pay only $8.00 for her entire uniform.
5. Samantha informed me today, "Mommy?  I'm glad I was born".  Completely random.  Competely just stole my heart.

Madore-ables To the Rescue!

On Labor Day of this year, both Jeremy and I had the day off from work. So we made it a family day.  We started off at the playground and then on the way home we meandered to the fire station. 

The girls were nervous at first, but they warmed up quick once we said that they could ask questions if they wanted to.

Samantha Pretending To Be An EMT



Sarah Driving Engine 2

Oh the Sweet Things Kids Will Draw

Over the weekend Jeremy and I photographed a wedding.  Samantha loves to hear all about our experiences and see the photographs once they are processed.  After the wedding was over, the girls and I found ourselves outside in the driveway with our bucket of sidewalk chalk.  Here are some of my favorite creations that the Madore-ables made:

"Daddy and Mommy On Their Wedding Day" - By Samantha

"Daddy and Mommy" - By Sarah