As I mentioned in the title, we're in the full swing of school now. Abby started Kindergarten on August 25 and Lilly started 3 days a week at MDO on September 3. I was worried Abby would be hesitant about riding the bus but she's been a pro! She really likes her teacher and even came home saying "Mommy, I had so much fun at school today that I almost didn't want to come home yet!" I like to hear that. And Lilly has blossomed in school. I knew she would love it and I don't have to worry about anyone messing around with her. She's talking SO MUCH and comprehending so much more than I expect. I forget that by 2.5 years old, they are essentially little people. Poor Lilly has been plagued with mosquito bites so you'll see lots of band aids on her in these pictures. She's a band aid pro.
Yes, Lilly is in her pajamas! :)
Me and Abby in her classroom.
Hot sweaty mess and also discovered there's no A/C on the bus.
BOOM! - Reality!
It's Mei Mei's turn!
She cried a bit at drop off but then was a champ for the second I left.
I'm so proud of both my girls for getting the school year started on such a good note!
Shortly after all this happened, Bryce quit his job at Schlumberger and officially became the first paid employee at 11 Below Brewing Company. It's been a really fun transition for us. The girls love seeing their Daddy at home more and we all love the very short commute to and from work now.
We also finally began construction to build our back yard patio. The girls are so excited about it and we can't wait to enjoy meals outside with great seating and make use of our outdoor living space. Bryce will now have a covered place to grill and brew beer as well.
The roof has since been shingled but I haven't take a picture of it yet. Now we need the cosmetic stuff done as well as electrical. We're slightly behind schedule because of all the rain we've been getting!
With the patio build, we've been playing musical chairs with all of our cars so I brought Lilly with me to move the Volvo back up the drive way. Yes, I let her sit in my lap while I drove the car up the driveway. This is the one, and mostly likely going to be only, picture of Lilly in my beloved car.
We spent a day with Lao Nian and Lao Yie and these little fairies didn't like that it was raining!
The thunder and lightening were scaring them so I told them to do what Ruby and I used to do when we were scared: they put on one of my dad's shirt's and immediately felt safer. ♥
Abby and her Lao Yie!
Two goofy girls. I love, love, LOVE that they are playing SO MUCH together. ♥
Cowgirl Lilly.
My dad spent the day with us one day and after Lilly's nap, she wanted to stay on her Lao Yie some more. My sweet baby.
Lao Yie and the giiiiirrrllss!!!
This was taken after school one day. I wonder how long this "sticking out tongue smile" will last.
SPOILER ALERT: They will be Elsa and Anna for Halloween this year. After a YEAR of begging, I finally gave in. And I'm glad I did. The living room re-enactments are priceless.
And of all the stuff we've got going on, the big, big, BIG news is that Abby lost her first tooth!!! The tooth fairy came and when I asked her what she got the next morning, she said "I got 2 quarters! I didn't know she was going to do that!" :)
And lastly, Abby has been on yet another drawing spree and she made this one for her Daddy. They have always said "beering" instead of "brewing" so this is a picture of her riding her bike while Daddy is beering. Bryce has a pint in his hand and her juice box is on the table. Bryce loved it so much that I had this laminated and it will now hang in his office at 11 Below. ♥