Happy First Day of PreK

My stomach has been in knots the past few weeks over the start of Pre-K.  Not because J&H aren't ready, trust me they were so excited.  I have been anxious over the fact that my 36 week old preemies are getting so big, I've been sad that I'm losing my Friday fun days off with them, I've been nervous about all the new friends they will make, scared of the PTA madness that I have to balance with my work life and so anxious for J&H to start their school routine that they will continue for the next 14 years at least!!!  Lots of emotions!  But Friday morning I had a sense of peace!  J&H are more than ready to start their new adventure!  They are getting big but that isn't a bad thing.  They are ready to take on PreK/elementary school and show their teachers and new friends what smart, helpful, friendly and silly kids they are.  J&H we pray that you two will have the best year yet!!!

Meet the teacher day was a success.  J&H have Ms. Walker and so many of their friends/neighbors in their class!  First sign of a great year!

Auntie and Uncle Matt made a surprise visit the night before school started to deliver back to school cookies! 

The school fairy made a quick visit to the Miller house in the middle of the night on Pre-K Eve.  Balloons and donuts was just the motivation J&H needed to get up early!

All dressed and ready to go!  They sure did look adorable!  I looked at these pics non-stop while they were at school having fun!

Didn't take long for them to dive right in!

 Looks like it's going to be a great year for Ms. Walker's class!

 Just me and M for the day!  First time I have only had one child with me EVER!  M was a little lost though without his besties J&H.  He asked at least 20 times where they were.  Come 3:00 he was ready to pick up bubs and sissy!

M's smile says it all!

 

Thankful for a perfect first day of Pre-K!

Final Summer Days

This summer has been BUSY but so fun.  We are starting our final countdown to the end of summer.  School is about to start and cooler weather is hopefully not far behind.  After wrapping up our July full of vacations we have been enjoying a slower paced August. 

As always, these three are looking cuter and bigger than ever!

It has been HOT so we are squeezing in some time outdoors late in the evening, hiding in the shade on our driveway.  These kids need to be outside burning energy!

Ever since tennis camp J has been insisting we practice tennis on a nightly basis . . .

 M wants to do everything his big brother and sister do, even if that means taking a little break!

These firemen made our kids day by giving them a quick tour in the grocery store parking lot!

We have had lots of floatie races in the pool to stay cool . . .

 We were entertained for hours hiding in a box . . .

We celebrated daddy's bday . . .

We smoothly transitioned M out of his crib and into J's room on a big boy bed!

J learned how to tackle the dinner dishes!  He is such a willing helper . . .

The kids made a lunch visit downtown . . .

But most importantly, these three have been playing so well together lately!

So sad to see summer come to an end but so excited to see the kids new school chapter begin!

Celebration of Life

This past weekend we made a trip to the California to celebrate the life of Grandpa Winslow.  He was definitely smiling all weekend while watching all the family fun from up above.  Such a great weekend with all the Winslow's!  Lots of laughs, reminiscing, making new memories, hugs and QT with some truly amazing family members.  It was the twins second time to the bay area and it was Mason's first but they felt right at home.  The family embraced them and made their weekend so much fun! As we were boarding the plane to head home J&H both said they wanted to stay because if they left they would miss their family so much!  Agreed little ones, until next time! 

 

Love this big family of mine!  Grandpa and Grandma Winslow definitely left behind quite a legacy!

Grandpa Winslow you will be missed!

 

 

The Winslow kids . . . where this big happy family all began! 

The celebration continued with swimming and fun!

And continued into Saturday with a trip to the Giants game.  When you have such a large family, that likes to have fun, a party bus is the only way to go!

 J and his new BFF, thank you Karyn for taking such good care of little man.  You won him over!

 bustin out the Giants champagne for this fun occasion!

 J hit a home run in the kids ballpark!  Another highlight of his weekend!

We finished the day/night with more fun!  Swimming, games, catching up, great food and drinks, airplane watching and lots of laughs!

Could not have asked for a better trip!