A Little Break

I have decided to take a little break from the blog.  I will try to be back in about a week.  Thanks!

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Catching Up

Here are some pictures from the last few days.

AC drew this picture at school.  It's the first drawing she has done that actually resembles something and isn't just scribbles.  This is supposed to be Gracie.  Even though it doesn't look like a dog, I was impressed at how she has an obvious head, eyes, arms, legs, and hair.  

A few random pictures of my girl pretending to read the dictionary.

I got to see a few of my sweet friends this weekend.  It was so bittersweet.  We had the best time and I laughed like I haven't in a really long time.  But I cried like a baby when it was time to leave.  Just when I think it is getting easier...

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Twinkle Toes

One of AC's dreams came true when she got these new shoes in the mail yesterday.   Twinkles Toes, by Sketchers.  I had no idea what they were until she started begging for them.  (One a side note: How scary is it, at three years old, she is already begging for certain trendy shoes...I'm in trouble).  So I googled them.  As soon as the web picture popped up, I knew I wasn't going to buy them.  You all know how I feel about glittery, sequined, pink and purple shoes.  It ain't happenin.  So she somehow managed to convince her Nina and Papa that she really needed these shoes.  And so it happened.  Twinkle Toes arrived and she loves them.  

Thanks, Nina and Papa!

About the weather...we are fine.  It finally stopped raining and things are completely back to normal.  We never lost power, thankfully.

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New Class and Rainy Weather

It's been a pretty slow week since dance class.  The morning after dance class, AC got switched to new class at school.  She started the year in a 2 year old/3year old combo class.  She was placed in this class because her birthday is only weeks before the cut-off making her months younger, and sometimes more immature, than other classmates.  This class consisted of students that had just turned 3 and were about to turn 3.  AC was the only student in the class that had been to preschool before.  And it was obvious. She was also the only one that was potty-trained.  I immediately had reservations about her being in this room.  Because of her birthday, she will always be the youngest in her class.  And I'm certain that she can handle it even at the preschool level.  I want her to be challenged and I just didn't feel it was going to happen in this room.  I was afraid she might actually regress to some of the immature behaviors of the younger kids.  But I didn't say a word to anyone.  I just put it in God's hands and decided that He would do what was best for her.  Wouldn't you know that that 2 days later she was moved to the same class she was in during summer camp!  I couldn't have been happier.  Everyone is three years old and potty-trained.  I just know that she is going to thrive with Ms. Rebeca and all the kids in her new class!  

Other than that, it's been a typical week.  Oh, except for the hysteria (or lack thereof) over Tropical Storm Isaac.  It's stressful because some people are completely stressed about it and others aren't worried in the least.  What's a first-timer like me to do?  I stocked up on water and batteries and charged up the portable DVD players.  My neighbors helped close our store shutters yesterday, just in case.  It's so dark in the house that it looks like night all day long.  So far we've had about an inch of rain. The wind is strong, but not too bad.  It's been worse.  It is coming in spurts.  It will rain for about 20 minutes and be very windy and then for 20 minutes it will be calm.  The power has flickered a few times, which means that if it gets bad, we will probably definitely lose power.  Ugh.  The storm is just reaching us so we have about 24 more hours of stormy weather!  

Random pictures

AC and one of her favorite teachers, Ms. Zoe.

A picture of Matilda and AC at Matilda's birthday party.  

One of our family pictures on the beach!

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Tiny Dancer

Like most little girls, AC loves to dance.  She is always putting on "dance shows" and pretending to be a ballerina.  Her teacher told me that she put on a dance show for her entire class yesterday.  On the first day of school!  A few months ago, she began asking if she could take ballet lessons.  So today I signed her up and she had her first class tonight.  

Her Dance Gear

She was a little tired on the drive there and I was nervous that she would be temperamental with her dance teacher.  However, as soon as we walked in the studio and she saw all the other little girls in the exact same dance outfit, she was thrilled.  She said, "Mommy, we are all the SAME!!!!"

As my girl often does, she made a new friend within 3 minutes.  

Cute Little Dancer

These next pictures are of her during class.  It is a combination class where they learn ballet and tap.  First was ballet.  She is the third tiny girl from the left.

She did so well following directions.  I was so proud of her.

Aren't they adorable?  They might be the cutest things ever!!

AC is the one with pigtails.   

Following her teacher (who is also the owner).  

Not sure what move she is doing here!

I'm thrilled that she loves it so much!  I think I'm more excited about next week than she is!!!

First Day of School

It's the first day of Pre-K 3!  I can't believe how big my girl has gotten!  

She was sooooo excited to go back this morning!

Family

I just wanted to post a few of the pictures of family that I took when we were at home.  

Carter, AC, and Gran

I'm really not sure what they are trying to do!  

Tyler and sweet Caroline

I LOVE that smile!

AC and Aunt May looking at something tiny in a tree.

La and Caroline eating watermelon!

Brother and Sister

Cousins, Take #1

Cousins, Take #2  

The Stickles

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