Kids + Markers - Supervision

= an abstract art project on her brother Liam's face

= a lesson in makeup application on her brother Grant's face

(love the eye shadow touch...she is sure to be a professional someday)

= Barbie and Woody Zombies (just in time for halloween)

Luckily all were semi-easily washed clean. Miss Mia will no longer have access to markers for quite some time. Very creative I must admit.

Mia Pia

And to think she was terrified of this "tree face" a mere 2 years ago...

My second set of twins

Mia and Kate rockin' their matching hoodies provided by my Aunt Jill. My girl "twins" born 4 years and 1 day apart!

Chef Amelia

Mia is most definitely not a picky eater. She will pretty much try anything (not my eating habits, by far) and loves to experiment with new flavors. My brother watched the kids one day and totally cracked up when Mia started eating orange segments dipped in ranch dressing. This was her creation a few mornings ago. Plain cheerios with grapes. The verdict...delicious!

Circus, Circus

Many of you may remember Jackson as the ring leader at his school's performance of the Circus last year. This year it was Mia's turn to perform for Jackson's class. Mia chose to be a tight rope walker. She said that she got to hold an umbrella to perform in the show. Jackson's teachers said that Jackson gave Mia a shoutout when she got on the bar. He hollered, "Go Mia!" and Mia's face turned red. Mia's teachers said she did a great job!

Jackson and Mia

We were early for school this morning and I thought the kids looked cute so I snapped a few photos. Enjoy!

Sisters

I caught these two pictures of Mia and Kate snuggling on the couch.

And then Amelia decides to "ham it up"

Such a goofy girl!

Happy 4th Birthday Amelia!

Our baby girl turns 4 years old today! We aren't having a big party today, but she did get some new princess dolls, barbie mermaid doll, new dresses, and a nightgown. She loved waking up to see her door covered with streamers and a birthday garland hanging on the mantel. We have a delicious chocolate cake to eat later today that she picked out at the store.

Doesn't look as though she will be sharing her birthday with her younger sister, although I suppose the day is still young. As far as an update on my appointment on Friday, my doctor has several inductions already scheduled for Monday so the doctor I saw wasn't comfortable scheduling me without talking to him first. As it stands now, I will call the doctor tomorrow morning to see if they can get me to be induced tomorrow. If he is unable and I do not go into labor on my own, they will hopefully schedule me for Wednesday. I really still feel ok, not too many contractions, pressure, etc. I am just so anxious for her to come and it is hard to be patient. Hopefully tomorrow is the day! We will keep all of you posted!

Amelia as "Snow White"

While I was at work yesterday, Mamaw and Mia played dress up. Mamaw completed the outfit with curls, a red ribbon, and of course a poisoned apple! I think she looks adorable!

School Pictures

The kids pre-school pictures were not the best this year, but although they weren't cheap I am excited to have them as memories. Jackson's wasn't horrible but definitely is not one of his better pictures.

As for Miss Amelia, I don't even know what to say. Before I opened them I asked her if she smiled for the camera to which she replied, "Yes, mommy!" Apparently this is her smile...

She looks terrified and bored to me. Anyone that truly knows Mia knows that she is full of energy and she never stops talking, singing, etc. Although she loves school, her teachers tell me that she never speaks. She is shy around people she doesn't know, but she has been at school long enough that she should be saying something! This is her face when I pick her up. Looks like she doesn't like school, huh? She asks me every morning if she has it and is disappointed if that day isn't a school day. She is perplexing for sure. I love that I have this picture for future blackmail or just a funny memory for sure!

Look at this face

So adorable!

Mia's Handwriting

Mia has now learned how to write her name. She is so proud of herself! I love that she makes a big circle for the dot of the "i." Her Sunday school teachers are teenagers so I think she may have seen them writing her name this way. I'm so happy she is taking an interest in her name and in her letters. Jackson was so quick to pick up all his letters and numbers and we always tried to teach Mia, but she was definitely not interested. Maybe she just didn't want to learn from us! Thought I would share her first writings with you all!

Festive Shirts

I tried to get some pictures of all the kids in their festive halloween shirts when it was black and orange day at preschool. Here are the results...

Grant (paci) was not in the mood for a photo op

I love this one! You can really see how the twins (here it is Liam) and Jackson look alike.

Best Buddies!

Throwback Thursday

Jackson age 13 months
Jackson age one month

Jackson age 2, Amelia age 8 months

The kids were checking out the halloween costume tote yesterday so I thought I would do a throwback to some old halloween pictures. Enjoy!

Happy Friday

Liam and Mia were goofing around in the kitchen right before bathtime and I got these two cute pics I had to share. Have a good weekend everyone!

First Day of School

They had some hilarious faces for me this morning before we left for the first day of school. Both Jackson and Mia were really excited to start and had their backpacks on all morning. Can't wait to hear how they liked it! Already Liam and Grant have been asking, "Where Mia go?" and "Where Jackson go?" I'm sure they will be missed!

Prop Play

Cool Treats

Yum!

Kids in hats

Compassionate Kids

Our kids can fight with each other, that's for sure, but they totally surprise me with their compassion for each other at times. I caught Mia "babying" Jackson the other day when he had hit his head outside. She was asking him if he was ok, rubbing his head, and then asked him where it hurt and kissed it for him. Had to share the pictures!