This week Lily came home with an All About Me paper that she had to fill in....
I just loved her answers so I wanted to write them down
Then...
When I was little...I loved to watch Dora
I learned....to speak Spanish
I like to think about the time I.....when Brooke came over
Now
The best thing about me...I am a great big sister
If I could change something about me...I would not be angry
I really like to ....play on the computer
Someday
This year I want to learn....science
In five years, I hope....to go to Guatemala and Norway
When I grow up, I'll.....be a horseback rider
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
2nd grade baby!
Can't believe it! Lily is a 2nd grader! I was so blessed to be able to take her to school today and meet her at the bus stop! She seems like she had a great day!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Beach Babe
Recently, I asked Lily what she would tell her new teacher when her teacher asked her what she did this summer. She replied, "I went to a lot of pools and beaches.". Ain't that the truth!
We have spent the last 3 of the last 4 weeks at the beach! Lily is a total beach babe! Her confidence in the water is incredible. She learned not only to go over the waves this year, but under as well. She always wanted to be taken out!
We have spent the last 3 of the last 4 weeks at the beach! Lily is a total beach babe! Her confidence in the water is incredible. She learned not only to go over the waves this year, but under as well. She always wanted to be taken out!
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| Outer Banks with Elizabeth and Abigail Cagle |
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| Bethany Beach with friends Chloe, Marie, Lily |
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| Ocean City with Abuelita |
Needless to say...it's been an awesome summer! On Monday, Lily becomes a big 2nd grader. I can't believe it.
Also Lily has a new nickname....we frequently call her Lily Bean...which recently has gotten shortened to Bean or Ocean City with Abuelitaeanie. It's so cute to hear Ashton call for Beanie!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Finally!
Lily finally learned how to ride her two-wheel bike last night! I was so proud.
The process of getting to this point hadn't been pretty. Lily did very well on her balance bike and she did very well on the trail-a-bike, but then one day when trying her balance bike, she fell off the bike and scraped herself up. So needless to say getting her back on the bike took some effort! We had to bribe her! A few weeks ago we were out purchasing some shoes for Ashton at the local consignment shop and she saw a dress she wanted. I told her I would buy it for her and she could have it when she learned how to ride her bike. So at least that got her back on the bike.
On our first "re-try" outing she managed to use her two-wheeled bike as a balance bike. On last night's outing, I told her she had to get her feet on the pedals. Finally, after several attempts, she was successful! We still have to practice a bit more to build up her confidence, but I think overall she's got it! Hurray!
The process of getting to this point hadn't been pretty. Lily did very well on her balance bike and she did very well on the trail-a-bike, but then one day when trying her balance bike, she fell off the bike and scraped herself up. So needless to say getting her back on the bike took some effort! We had to bribe her! A few weeks ago we were out purchasing some shoes for Ashton at the local consignment shop and she saw a dress she wanted. I told her I would buy it for her and she could have it when she learned how to ride her bike. So at least that got her back on the bike.
On our first "re-try" outing she managed to use her two-wheeled bike as a balance bike. On last night's outing, I told her she had to get her feet on the pedals. Finally, after several attempts, she was successful! We still have to practice a bit more to build up her confidence, but I think overall she's got it! Hurray!
Saturday, June 29, 2013
More lil seeds of faith
One of the great things that brings me great joy in parenting is watching the seeds of faith being planted in my children. This week Lily attended VBS at our friend's church and it's been cool to see her memorize scripture, open up the grown-up bible to chapters and verses and try to read from it, and hear her singing all the songs she has learned over the week. Needless to say, it makes a mama's heart proud! I just pray that those seeds will grow deep roots in her heart and that someday she will make a personal commitment of faith and choose to walk in His ways.
Monday, June 17, 2013
2nd grader in the house!
Can't believe it...Lily is officially now a 2nd grader! Where does the time go!!!!
She had a great 1st grade year with Mrs. Riner. She got to level 23 in reading which I believe is a second grade or very early 3rd grade reading level.
Even though she is growing up so fast I did catch a rare glimpse of baby Lily the other day...we were cuddling on the bed together and half her face was sunken into the blankets and half her face was looking at me...and there it was...just for a fleeting moment...it lasted until she moved...I saw sweet little baby Lily age 2.5 laying in bed with me....so sweet.
She had a great 1st grade year with Mrs. Riner. She got to level 23 in reading which I believe is a second grade or very early 3rd grade reading level.
Even though she is growing up so fast I did catch a rare glimpse of baby Lily the other day...we were cuddling on the bed together and half her face was sunken into the blankets and half her face was looking at me...and there it was...just for a fleeting moment...it lasted until she moved...I saw sweet little baby Lily age 2.5 laying in bed with me....so sweet.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Grossness
Well, we have had our official first bout of head lice. So gross! I still feel like I have bugs crawling all over me! It took me almost 2 hours to comb all the nits out of her hair. Hope they don't come back!
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