Growing

Paige is growing! and growing!  Much, much faster than her sisters did.  Today I had to go through her drawers and put away all of her 3 month clothes:(  She’s sitting, and rolling and scooting around on the floor!  Chris found her sitting up in her crib yesterday morning.  I think she will be catching up to Jocelyn in size much sooner than I expected.  She’s a happy little girl, most of the time.  As long as you are paying attention to her.  In looking through pictures, I’m realizing many of the 3rd child things 3rd children tell me about are true.  Poor little girl doesn’t have nearly as many pictures as her sisters did.  When we are out and I want to take pictures, I usually take them when she is asleep because I have a free hand.  I’ll be working on this, Paige:)

Paige at 5 1/2 months

Jocelyn is such a good big sister…

First day of Preschool!  Abby has the most amazing, energetic teacher.  I couldn’t be any more pleased. Abby comes home so happy and excited to tell me about her day.  They are learning about the letter “D” right now.  The other night at dinner Abby says, “Hey, I have a great idea!  I will bring Jocelyn for show and tell because she has da da da Down Syndrome.”  Makes mama smile:)

I am beyond pleased with Jocelyn’s preschool experience.  The school is embracing having her with them.  Today at pick up I met her new BFF Tia.  Jocelyn, as we were saying goodbye ran up to Tia (in her class) and gave her a big hug. YES!  She is actively participating in all classroom and playground activities.   The preschool has been so kind to have an asst. with Jocelyn each day for an extra set of eyes.  She keeps her on task and helps Jocelyn with anything she may need help with.  Preschool is going even better than I had dreamed:)

Our family went on our first trip in our new camping trailer.  SO much fun.  I see lots of fun trips happening in our future:)  We headed to Coronado for the Lobster Fest!  Our sweet friends met up with us for a day at the beach:) 

 

Abby started playing soccer.  She is on the Turquoise Tornadoes.   Abby is fast.  She runs the field with a big grin on her face.  Her coach is awesome with the kids.  Our family is really enjoying sitting at the park and watching her play:) GO ABBY GO!!!

Super fun summer night at Longshadow winery to watch the Donner Pass Band.  The kids had a blast!  They danced the night away:)  I don’t think I’ve smiled so much in a long time. 

  

Happy Summer!!!!