Piper had a terrific birthday.  She enjoyed celebrating at school and at home.  We met Daddy at our favorite restaurant then came home to open presents and eat cake.

Piper also had her 6th year check-up with the doctor.  Overall it was a good appointment. They checked her eyes, hearing and took her blood pressure.  She’s 48 inches tall and weighs 44 1/2 pounds.  Since last year she’s gained 5 pounds and has grown 3 inches. Our favorite place to dine!

Happy Birthday to our sweet Piper.  Looks like she was going to have a great day celebrating at school.  She gets to wear a special sticker, her classmates sing birthday songs and everyone will enjoy donut holes as a treat.  We can’t wait to hear more about her day. 

Happy first day of Fall!  We celebrated by apple picking up in Oak Glen.  It actually felt like fall here and was only 54 degrees out up in the mountains.  We picked Granny Smith today.  After we were done we headed over to Snow Line Orchards for our apple cider donuts and some fresh apple cider.  It was a great way to kick off the Fall season.  There were some heavy clouds up in the mountains when we started our day.

We had a very busy day today!  It started off with a screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 at Sony Studios.  We were invited through Daddy’s work.  It was fun although the kids didn’t last for the whole movie.  Then we walked through an Arts Festival where Piper was able to get a free art lesson.  Next stop was lunch at Senior Fish and a round of mini golf before naps.  Posing with the characters of the movie on the lot. The art lesson.  Her cupcake turned out so neat once the chalk was added. Mini golf!  Still a huge love of Andrew’s

It’s a been a nice two weeks of school for the kids!  We are quickly adjusting into a routine between school and work.  So far, it seems to be working good.

Piper loves school which we knew she would.  It has been amazing to watch how confident she’s been with her new school and all of the new faces but never was anxious, scared or sad to go.  For the first two half days, I parked the car to walk her in and pick her up.  Then on Monday she wanted to get out by herself in the carline where the 5th graders help the kids out of the car then wish the parents a happy day.  I thought maybe she would like me to walk her in again but she told me she was fine.  I asked her later if someone walked with her to class and she said “no” then added she was fine doing it all by herself.  When did our little one grow up?  The first several days were hard on her psychically.  It’s a long day but by Thursday she was better with the routine and made lots of new friends.  She has her lunch buddies and a BFF in the other class that she sees at recess time. This Thursday we walked her in so she could show Andrew her classroom.  After showing him around, she was eager to get out to the playground to see her friends.  My heart swelled watching her run out with her friends not needing me.  We are so proud to watch her grown into such a confident and sweet little girl.  She’ll be learning a lot this year so we’ll keep you posted.  

Andrew also has been enjoying school.  I wasn’t sure how he would being exposed to school for the first time plus having to stay an extended amount of time. Since I drop him off before class begins, he starts his day on the playground and so far he is very happy when I leave. As I drive by the playground on my way out he waves knowing which car is ours.  The teacher said he’s doing great in class and has never cried missing me.  He seems to be fitting right in there especially since he asks everyday if he can go, that makes me feel good.  I think this school is a good thing for Andrew.

Here are some photos from Piper’s second day at school taken by her teacher.  Their mascot is a hedgehog.  On Friday’s they have Hedgie Day where they get to keep a small stuffed hedge hog on their desk all day.  It’s very cute.