Maggie is 3!

Happy Birthday to our little Maggie, she's growing up so fast!!

We went to the zoo to celebrate!

It was Torsten's first trip and although he doesn't look amused, he enjoyed it!

Riding the cars, she was tall enough this time! 

And the plane.

She is fascinated with flashlights so we got her her very own. 

And a t-ball set!

She started hitting 'em outta the park right away! She also received many other fun presents from Grandma's and Grandpa's pjs, clothes and a unicorn pillow pet, and a mermaid Dora from auntie and uncle that we got to test out in the bathtub last night!

Big sister Gretta had to give it a try too!

Her request was blueberry cupcakes with jelly beans on top. We aim to please around here on birthdays so thats what she got!

Happy Birthday Dear Maggie! What a wonderful year it has been. You've grown and learned so much, you've learned to be a great big sister as well as continuing to be a great little sister!  You're so helpful and kind, while maintaining that twinkle of mischief in your eyes! We can't wait to see how much more happens this year when you start preschool! We love you!

Kindergarten

The night before Gretta's first day of kindergarten, the girls and I went out on a date so they could each get a new outfit for their first day of school. (Maggie starts preschool next week!) They didn't want to go separately, so nice to see sister love going strong! So here we were on our way!

Here is Gretta's pick. A lovely grey t-shirt with sparkly rainbow hearts and very fashionable purple skirt with purple pants attached. I will post Maggie's choice when I post about her first day of preschool!

Little Jamba Juice treat....

The day came! Gretta's first day of kindergarten was yesterday and it was a nervous, not-liking-the-attention kind of day. So we didn't get a whole lot for pictures before she was sent off into her classroom, but she was much happier afterwards and today went much smoother. I think all the people and daddy being home to see her off on her first day just gave her too many butterflies in the stomach, she even admitted to us later yesterday that she got a little sick in the bathroom.....but "held it in until she made it there". Good job, poor little gal! She really likes her teacher and is even sharing her day with us when we ask questions!

She allowed this one.....and yes even though we got a new outfit the night before and laid it out, there had to be minor changes on the day of. 

Away she goes!

And the walk home after!

4 Months

Here he is....4 Months already!

This baby is such a happy one! He is getting more interested in grabbing things, chewing on blankets and his fists and toys, still trying to roll over more (although sisters always want to join in to "help"), kicking, wiggling, loves to stand with help and is on his way to sitting up as well! Such personality he has gotten so quickly! Wasn't he just born?

Time

Here's a little video of a few fun things and some pictures too!

STICKERS!

A unique combo from Maggie Pie.

The bib the girls picked out for him to wear one day!

And someone is learning new tricks.....rolling over!

The girls like to help baby when he wakes up.

Doing some more projects around here! We stripped the front door thinking that the wood underneath might look nice, but now we're contemplating a new front door color as the wood is not in good shape as we were hoping....

Tearing out some deck in the back and Josh used the wood to build a raised garden! Looking forward to planting some yumminess!

Since she quit naps in June, she's been getting extra mom time and I think enjoying it!

"Once there was a woman, with red lipstick on her lips...." Gretta told the story.

The bubble blower.

One of their favorite places to play. In a storage cube. Also of note, they are wearing Christmas dresses and "taking orders." "What's your name and what's your number?"

Broke down and got a pool for the backyard! 

Adding the slide instantly made this THE pool to be at.

And there ends the latest going on in California.

 Gretta is also doing a gymnastics camp this week and having lots of fun, Torsten is 4 months tomorrow so maybe more than 1 blog update this week?! School starts in 2 weeks for Ms. Gretta the Kindergartner and 3 weeks for Ms. Maggie the Preschooler. Summer is winding down.....