A Man and Three Little Ladies

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Haley's 1st day of pre-K

Haley's first day of preschool FINALLY came. I think we were both ready! Our humid 99 degree weather has taken a turn.....to the gloomy, rainy and cold weather you see here. Our back to school outfit that was planned had to take a back seat to som'in a little bit warmer. We even had to break out the rain coat!

She really was excited contrary to the forlorn expressions on her face. FYI- of all the choices she could have made on her backpack/lunch box she chose this blue w/ green piping set. Not saying it isn't adorable and all; I just figured she would've gone for the pinkest and prettiest of all the backpacks. I am certain she only chose blue to prove me wrong.... ;~)

She said the most favorite part of her 1st day at school was getting to play on the playground.

Labor Day weekend in Knoxville

Enjoying lunch on the dock.....having an intellectual conversation of sorts.

The mood quickly changed when they realized they were being photographed.

Haley jumped out of the pool most every 30 min to dance, so

eating a popsicle certainly didn't stop her.

Alex, Hanna and Blake hanging out with Miss Patty.

Blake sharing his silly bands with Haley.

Hanna posing with her cousin Alex.

We had high hopes of taking the boat to watch Boom's Day but Mother Nature said, "Nuh-uh." It steadily rained most all of Sunday afternoon. We stayed indoors, ordered pizzas and played games instead. Hanna was really sad that we didn't see the fireworks but fortunately they get over disappointment pretty quickly at this age. Maybe next year!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What H & H did while we were gone.....

Baked heart shaped sugar cookies with Aunt Lisa.

Haley got a pedicure.......

and then went to Chick-fil-A for lunch! After playing in the play area she came out and told Lisa, "I made some friends."

Aunt Lisa took Haley to her open house at Preschool and met her teacher Mrs. Sally and her assistant Mrs. Allison.

Haley got to have lunch with Nunu on her birthday.

Jason's sister Lisa flew in from S.C. to stay with the girls. Lisa's BFF Beth lives in the area and was able to come stay a few nights with them as well as Nunu! I am so glad she had a little help and some adult conversation! You know the funny & peculiar things that kids will say....especially when not in your presence?? Well, fortunately Lisa wrote them down & here are a few of the funnier moments.....

Haley: "I'm whining and Mom told me not to whine."

Haley kept telling Beth, "I want the babysitter now."

After singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children" with Lisa she asked, "What color am I?" Lisa said "yellow". Haley responded with, "No, I'm black."

Beth was brushing Haley's hair and told her she would try to be gentle. Haley said, "And I will try and be brave."

Hanna liked playing art teacher with Lisa and made an "art bin" for her to keep her art in. She was full of encouragement and told her, "Even if you do it wrong, it's perfect."

Hanna: "I think I will sleep with Haley."

Lisa: "Why?"

Hanna: "Because it will be fun times."

(My favorite)

Lisa and Haley were watching a beauty pageant on a local channel and Haley commented that she could do that. The announcer would say, "She loves swimming, playing with Barbies and gymnastics."

Haley: "I like those things too.....they should call my name next."

Haley: "We haven't played on the playground yet."

Lisa: "We played on the playground at Chick-fil-A."

Haley: "That's not a playground."

Lisa: "Some people would say that it is a playground."

Haley: "We are not some people."

Thank you Lisa for taking care of my little pearls!