Sweater time

Well not really, but we're close and I can't wait. There was a definite nip in the air this morning walking to school. Andon's arms were chilly when we got home. It's about time! We have our windows and door open. I haven't heard the AC in at least 2 days. This makes me happy, but probably not SRP.

I've been waiting since August to be able to walk to and from school. Sierra loves it. She runs to school, literally. I keep having to yell at her to stop so she's not to far ahead. Quite the change from the reluctant girl we had nearly 2 months ago. Andon to is loving the walks. He gets to scope out all the planes flying over head. He LOVES them. We live so close to Falcon Field he sees at least 5 every morning. Then spends the rest of the day running to the front door when he hears another one hoping for a glance.

We've got our fall decorations up and my white pumpkins are going outside tomorrow. Yippee, it's fall!

It's official

We have a walker in the house. Andon has been walking for over a month. For a while he would walk like a bear or revert to crawling. But Mark and I have not seen him do anything but walk for the past 3 days. It's pretty awesome. He's slow at times and a little unsteady, but he gets where he wants to go.

Weddings & Waves

Back in full swing after our few days in San Diego. We went over on 9/8 for Shane (my cousin) and Liz's wedding. It was BEAUTIFUL! The trip over & back wasn't so great. Andon is not happy to be contained so it was torture for him being in the carseat that long. Sierra loved our room. It had a seperate kids "room" with bunk beds. She is lobbying for bunk beds hardcore.

The wedding day was 09-09-09 so we took the kids to Birch Aquarium that morning after a trip to the Childrens Beach in La Jolla to see the seals. Sierra and I had a good time looking at the seals and crabs while Mark sat in the car while Andon slept. She and I got SOAKED by a rogue wave. And I mean soaked. I had an extra shirt for her, but luckily we air dryed fairly quickly. Then I got a look at myself in the photo booth at the aquarium. YIKES! We went back to the hotel after lunch for naps and baths. The wedding was on Coronado & just beautiful.

Thursday we went back to Coronado to look for shells and build sandcastles. Ate lunch, walked around then headed home. I promised Sierra next time we go to SD we will plan on a day just for the beach. She will hold me to that.

Turned a corner

Maybe. I think.

Sierra has been tear free at drop off this week. That's not to say she isn't still pouty. But she is making more friends and that is a great thing. Not only does it make her more comfortable in the mornings, but she is a happier chick in the afternoons. That makes for a happier mama too!

Finally!

12 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days but Andon finally has some teeth. His top two teeth popped through yesterday. He hasn't really been fussy at all which is nothing short of a miracle. But, I'm not complaining. Now it's a waiting game to see how quickly he'll get some more.

Kindergarten

Today was Sierra's first day of Kindergarten. I don't know where the past five years have gone, today snuck up on us fast! She was a little nervous & scared (so were mom & dad). When we got to school she was dragging her feet until we saw her teacher. Mrs. Johnson told her where to put her bag then introduced her to a new friend named Summer. They headed off to play, after a quick hug from us, until the bell rang. It was a little hard, but also made me smile, watching her walk into the building. Poor Mark had a really hard time walking back to the car. He's super protective of the girl and worries about her being out of our sight. I was okay until I saw her empty car seat, but I got through the tears pretty quickly. We counted down the hours until it was time to go pick her up. Waited in the heat and got big smiles seeing her come out of the building.

She said, "I really liked school." "We read the Kissing Hand (which we had coincidentally bought and read yesterday on a recommend from my friend Michelle) and went on an adventure following Chester's paw prints and he left us hershey bars." She doesn't remember who she sat by in class or lunch. Or what they did in music class or on the playground, but she liked it. Made my day! I'm a little sad she's growing up so fast, but I really want her to like school and I'd say we are off to a great start!

The lunchbox

Her backpack (red of course!)

Off we go!

After school, all smiles

All the kindergartners had Chester mask's on their heads

Early dinner and ice cream at DQ

(We are stealing this little tradition from a friend. Thanks Angie!)

Andon Update

Andon had his 12 months checkup today. He is 30.5 inches and 20 lbs 3 ounces. He's growing longer as fast as his sister. I checked on her 12 months stats and she was the same length and 21lbs. Kind of crazy that they are that similar. Andon got the all clear to switch to whole milk so we'll start that transition tomorrow. This makes mama & daddy very happy. $4 every 2 weeks for milk vs. $28 is a much better deal.

She also took a look at his mouth and agrees with me that his teeth are right there. His top gums are bulging in the middle, so they may be first. She's pretty sure he'll go from none to 4 then 8 pretty quickly. Yippee for teething! I only hope it doesn't happen while are in San Diego for my cousins wedding. Won't that be a good time!