{Star Students and Walk-a-Thons}

this week aubrey was the star student at school.

 monday she brought in a poster of her family to share with the class.

wednesday she brought in her favorite toy (princess sofia) and a book to share.

friday we all got to come in and spend the day with her.

 

 

the girls have been looking forward to this since school began in september!:)

it was a big, big day for all three of them.

the big sisters were the hit that's for sure.

and they fit right in.

 

we left school, ate our lunches in the car and dashed back to sign riley in and meet janey's class for their walk-a-thon. it's their annual fundraiser and always a fun day.

 

we remember many a year wearing gloves and fleece coats.

not this year!

we were sweating like craaaaaazy!

 

but they were still smiling.

 as janey and i walked to find her class we thought about all the past years we have done this walk together.

she brought up the time in kindergarten when she cried when i left.

i thought she might do that again this year.

i think it was the 10 kisses and hugs that gave it away.

that girl is such a softie and i love her.

aubrey and i got home, cranked the air, pounded the water and snuggled up with blues clues.

she said "i love sitting on your lap and the feel of your arms".

wow...this is a good day to be me!

 

have a happy day,

cindy

 

{Bike Rides and Books}

yesterday aubrey and i loaded her bike into the van, dropped the big girls off at school, and met some friends at the park near our house. we went for a 2.2 mile walk/ride that was so much fun.

we found:

caterpillars

dancing leaves

yellow flowers perfect for behind our ears

sticks

leaves and

seed pods.

it was a perfect "why haven't we done this before and can't wait till next tuesday" kind of day.

 

the scooters and bikes were abandoned midway.

part of the reason our little walk took over an hour.

 

but no one complained.:)

 

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today aubrey and i ran into our "little library" looking for one of our favorite laurie berkner cds.

but of course there is no such thing as a quick little trip into the library in our world.:)

 

we were there about an hour and came home with some sweet, sweet books.

 

reading with her glasses

taking inspiration from laurie's these are my glasses song.

 

 

this one was by far our favorite.

 

 

 

check out the authors site too.

lovely.

 

today my heart is feeling full.

i have so many thoughts, dreams, plans spinning around my head:

books to get

things to make/change/fluff/spruce up

dates to make

friends to call

memories to save/print/make

 

 

ahhhhhh.....

it's a jumble in this little mind of mine.

ever have a day like that?

or am i the only adhd dreamer out there??:)

 

what ever your day has brought you i hope it was a happy one,

cindy

 

{Camping With Janey}

our best camping trip yet.

sunshine and warmer temps kept us all smiling.

 

we had so much fun just being together.

and it's a good thing the moms like hanging out together too.

 

 

we went horseback riding for the first time as a troop.

janey was a bit scared...tears even...and that broke my heart.

i'm not really a horse person and there were moments i wanted to jump off my horse and take her with me:)

but the guide helped her out and she braved her way through and at the end she was so glad she did.

 

and yes...just in case you're wondering...that's where we slept.

some of us did anyway...i just kind of half way closed my eyes so i wouldn't spy "anything" out of the corner of my eye and faked it.

it was a loooooong night!:)

 

thanks for taking me camping janey.

i love this special time with you.

 

 

ps

daddy, riley and aubrey had the most amazing dinner waiting for us when we got home...smoked chicken, potatoes baked in the smoker, asparagus and cornbread with jalapeno glaze with homemade lemon cupcakes with strawberry frosting. it disappeared so fast we never got a picture....:)