We have a kindergartener

Adeline's school moved to year round so she had her first day of kindergarten today. How in the world is our little girl old enough to be going to kindergarten? Man how time flies. She's been very excited and the day finally arrived - she loved it!

I apologize for posting the plea for help with the Harmon's contest and then disappearing into the great cyber void. We are all still alive and well and here is a brief summary of the last year.

We did win the Harmon's groceries for a year contest. Well, due to some technical problems they ended up giving the prize to all six finalists. But a big thank you to everyone who voted - we really appreciate it. We are down to the final gift card and it has been great!

Erin next to our entry

In December 2010 we put an offer on a short sale in our neighborhood and after eight long months of waiting we finally closed on the house in August 2011. We love the house and it was definitely worth the wait.

Front

Backyard

The garden is currently thriving. We're already reaping the benefits in the form of squash and zucchini

In April of this year we welcomed little Ollie Warren into the family. Adeline and Milo have taken to him quite nicely and shower him with plenty of love and attention.

Then

Now

Adeline is getting ready to start kindergarten next week. She's very excited. She has been doing dance and soccer and is as sweet, fun and happy as ever.

Adeline with some soccer friends. She was a force to be reckoned with on the field.

Links to her recent dance recital:
     Ballet

     Tap

Milo is as energetic as ever and is always saying funny things. He is very affectionate. He is definitely a boy in his love for guns and swords. He wasn't old enough to officially be on Adeline's soccer team, but we let him join in for the practices.

One of these kids is not like the others

 

Adeline and Milo are great friends and play together very well. It's always entertaining to have them around.

Star Wars has been big around our house lately so it was a great surprise when Erin found some lightsabers at a garage sale.

We had a campout in our backyard a few weeks ago including roasted hot dogs and smores. It all went perfectly except for Milo needing to go inside at 2am because he was too cold.

And that's about all for now.