First Day of Pre-K (8/25/2012)

So, the kids woke up, had breakfast, watched a little TV, got dressed for the day, played with some toys, and then we all headed out the door for their first day of Pre-K.  Jonah was oh so ready for me to just leave them there, Cate wasn't too sure, but she was excited about school, and Eve cried.  I was strong until I got home...and then I cried.  Eve continued to cry, though a bit less each day, as the school year wore on (and I managed to learn to enjoy the daily three-hour-break).

Here they are as we were about to head out the door.

First Trip to the Movies

As usual, it has been a while since our last update and, as such, I have a lot of updates to do. So, let us begin where we left off.

Back in July, we took the kids to the movies for the first time. "Winnie the Pooh" was the movie of choice, although I think Eve really wanted to see "Cowboys vs. Aliens." It was a lot of fun. We snuck in some snacks, sat in our comfy chairs, watched the previews (which were all, thankfully, very mild), and then watched a delightful 67 minutes of Pooh and his friends.

This kids really liked it. They didn't panic when it got dark, no one complained about it being too loud, and they were all smiles afterward.

Now, whenever we drive near the theater, a place to which they have only been once, they have a tendency to ask, "Can we see a movie."

They're hooked!

The Wedding Weekend

We attended the wedding of my cousin (Marissa) on July 16. This was our first such event to attend since the arrival of our children so, we set out with fear and trepidation. Despite our darkest concerns, the event came off without a hitch (except for the planned hitching) and we had a very good time in Columbus.

Here is Eve enjoying some water from one of the "BIG GLASSES"

Eve, still drinking, and mommy directing Jonah's photo shoot of Cate

Cake anyone?

The lovely bride (Marissa) and the dapper groom (Jamie)

Eve and Jonah on the dance floor

Back at the hotel...let the mayhem ensue.

The kids loved jumping onto the bed (something that is an absolute "NO-NO!" at home).

Jonah, sizing it up

Cate, leaping forward

Eve, landing safely

Jonah - mid air

Cate - mid air

Eve (and duckies) - mid air

Birthday No. 4

It was a BIG day for our three little ones. We started the day off at Krispy Kreme. To be honest, though they like the doughnuts, for them it is all about watching the doughnut-making-machine (pictured in the previous post). After Krispy Kreme, we headed home to rendezvous with Gramma, Grandad, and Aunt Leeann after which we headed to Chuck E. Cheese (no photographic evidence of this adventure exists). After we ate pizza and accumulated about 1500 tickets, we headed home for cake, ice cream, presents, and exhaustion.

Here is Jonah in his new pirate getup...Avast!

Opening their new Tag Reader

The excitement of the cupcake had worn off...now they were down to the business of finishing the cupcake.

Speaking of cupcakes...

Here's a collage of some of the day's events. You can click on the image for a super-sized view.

Happy Birthday Cate!

Happy Birthday Eve!

Happy Birthday Jonah!

Birthday Morning at Krispy Kreme!

The kids had a great time on the morning of their Birthday watching the amazing Krispy Kreme donut making machine.