Monday, September 20, 2010

First Day of School-Kindergarten for Devin & Toddler Class for Serena

Devin couldn't wait to start school, especially this year. All through nursery school & PreK, that's all he talked about, going to Kindergarten. As for Serena, she wanted to go to school because Devin does and she, of course wanted to do everything that Devin does. But since her classes started a week later than Devin's, she was so looking forward to it. Twice a week, I bring her to which were originally called "Mommy & Me" classes now are just "Toddler Class". The kids learn how to socialize & interact with other kids. And of course learning how to listen & follow instructions from someone else other the parents. The bonus part is that I get some sort of a break twice a week & get to see other adult faces & conversations during the long winter months.

Making funny faces before Devin heading off to school as a kindergarten-er.

Ok-a bit more "normal" but Serena looked way too serious.

Serena starting her first day of her Toddler class. She picked out the pink shirt to wear all by herself.

Friday, September 17, 2010

August & September...

In August, Serena & Devin continued with their swimming lessons twice a week, but they still do not know how to swim. It's funny how they love playing in the water, but when it comes to mastering a skill in the water, they just did not want to do it. But I think it's still good for them to be exposed to the water (pool or beach) as much as possible so that they're comfortable to be in it. August is such a "take it easy" month for us, we basically just try to stay outdoor & enjoy the summer.

An outdoor treasure we found: Caterpillar on our block.

Caterpillar on the cement sidewalk...trying to get away from us.

Hanging out with playground buddies: Scott & Cyanna. Funny how the boys sat still and the girls just couldn't stop moving around.

A neighbor's dog we see around all the time.

A get-together at our friends, Raina & Elijah's. Our friends David & Kristin, and their little girl Stella were visiting from Holland.

Having fun at my niece's birthday party in NJ. You can see additional photos from this day on my FB page.

September, our church had service in Central Park on the Sunday right before Labor Day. Everyone from church brought food to share, then played softball & soccer afterwards. We even had a face painter and the kids got their faces painted. And we also went to our niece's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Boy, the kids just love that place.
Then, of course September is also Andrew's birthday month. Devin & Serena loves celebrating birthdays. They couldn't wait to sing & blow the candles out for Daddy. They're just too cute!

Elizabeth's birthday party.

Having fun with the Pastors' youngest daughter, Annalise, after the service at Central Park.

A close-up picture of Serena's painted face.

Andrew showing Devin how to grip the bat at the Church softball game.

Devin hanging out with Lincoln, our Pastors' little boy. Lincoln climbed up that tree all by himself. He's a little adventurer & Devin just loves hanging out with him. Both had their face painted like a snake.

Happy Birthday to Daddy!