Sophia the First

 The W-S Children's Museum hosted a Sophia the First Tea Party. At the tea party all the girls made tiaras, princess wands, necklaces, bracelets, colored Sophia pictures, listened to a Sophia book, danced, and ate fancy food.  My mom and I joined Brynn to this fancy event.  

CLODFELTER FARMS

It is hard to believe that Fall is here, and that Halloween is just around the corner.  This weekend we took advantage of the great weather and visited a local farm that has a corn maze, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch.

Summer

It is hard to believe that Summer if officially over.  Yes! School started a few weeks ago, but we still hung on to the warm weather and pool trips for weeks.  Our family joined the Y this Summer, and its outdoor pools were a hit with the girls. Brynn made friends with each little girl in the community, I got to know our community a little better, and Madelyn learned to love the water. It was a great time to unplug and have uninterrupted family time.  Last weekend was our last trip to the outdoor pool as it is closed for the Winter.  However, with the ending of one thing we can always look forward to the beginning of another.  For Brynn it was dance, she begun taking Tap, Ballet and Tumbling. 

Bounce Houses!!

 

 

Last weekend we went to Safari Nation, bounce house, with some friends. This was M's first experience with bounce houses.  Madelyn has no fear, and jumped right in, and Brynn always has a great time.  (YES!! Brynn wanted Madelyn to look just like her!! So princess shirts for all.)

PreK

Brynn loves to learn, and loves interacting with other children.  So, as school began Brynn was thrilled to go back to preschool.  Once again Brynn is at a local preschool.  She goes to school M-F, from nine to twelve.  MiMi helps pick up a few days a week, and the other days Brynn goes home with her teacher.  She LOVES it, and is very disappointed on Saturday and Sunday when preschool is closed. Ms. Ronda is Brynn's teacher, and is a perfect fit!

The New Normal

Normal, is hard to define and hard to describe as it is always changing.  This principal has held true in our family also.  This year our kids are beginning their "new" normal schedule this week.  As a mother, I am often filled with anxiety and worry about the development of my children.  I want my children to be well rounded kids that are socially, academically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy and growing.  Thus each school year we reevaluate the previous, and look to improve on what we had done the year before. 

This school year once again we have changed our "normal" for our children.  An opportunity was presented to me a little over a year ago to Open a new school (k-9) as an Ast. Principal, here in Kernersville just miles away from our home.  For months, I said No Thank-You, and continue to pray what was next for us.  As time changed my heart changed, and kept coming back to the parable of the sewer.  To those God gave a talent, we are asked to grow it.  So, those who were blessed to lead, should lead. Those who were blessed to grow kids, educationally, and emotionally are asked to grow them.  Both of these I was given the gift, and was asked to go.  Knowing in one short year, I would have the ability to help create the educational environment that Brynn and Madelyn would be apart.  So, late in May I quit my comfortable steady job and took a leap to help make a difference in the community we live in, and to make a difference in our kids lives.

During this time we prayed and prayed about our kids. Where would they go the second half of the day?  God's timing was evident, our sitter quit in May to pursue something with benefits and FT.  Weeks later a neighbor called and offered to help with M, and B's preschool offered PT with the option of after care.  Of course the girls MiMi (Matt's) wanted to help watch a few days.  So, the girls are splitting time apart and then together. 

So. . this week we begin our "New Normal Schedule" For me its a New Adventure, and for the girls a "New Year" 

MICHIGAN

Late in July the girls and I made a trip to Michigan to see my parents, and finish up a work obligation.  We were there a little over a week. Each trip allows the girls to interact with family members that they do not see on a regularly.  Each of these trips are always filled with seeing family, friends, and new places.  This trip was no different as the girls and I saw family, and many friends. Due to this the girls have been very good at encountering new people and situations with openness and always make new friends.  Brynn's favorite part of the trip was spending the day with Uncle Jon and Aunt Heidi picking Blueberries, going to a splash pad, and going to their house.   Madelyn did very well, but her favorite was the Zoo.  Madelyn LOVES animals, and would stay all day at the zoo if we allowed her.

SGUM VBS

Brynn's preschool had VBS last week. Brynn and her friend Molly had a great week learning about Jesus, and ministering to neighbors.

Fabulous Four Year Old

Brynn @ 4 years Old

Nicknames: Bbbbb(Madelyn)
Favorite Activities: Swimming, Dancing, Playing with Kids, and Reading
Favorite Books: Fancy Nancy, and the Posh Puppy
Favorite Foods: Spaghetti, Vegetables, and Mac N Cheese
Personality: INTENSE, Friendly, Loving, Sweet
Sleep Schedule:  Wake Up 6:30  Rest : 2:00 to 3:00ish   Bed: 8:30
Birthday Wish:  To have another sister named: Ariel
Milestones: Brynn has learned to read basic words, and short stories. Brynn  is able to do simple computation.  Brynn can write her name and spell simple words.

 

Life as a One Year Old . .

Madelyn @ 1 Year Old

Weight: 23.5 1bs (Healthy in weight and stature!!)
 Height:  ???
Nickname: Gooby (Brynn made it up)
Favorite Foods: Blueberries, Spaghetti, Pancakes, Eggs
Words:  B(Brynn), Bubba (Hudson), MaMa, Dadda, Yia Yia, NO, Pool,
Favorite Things to Do: Eat, Pool, Bath, Climbing, Play with Brynn, and Color
Sleep Schedule:  Arise: 6:15, Nap; 9:00 to 11, Nap 2  2:00 to 3:00, Bed Time 7:30
Personality: Laid Back and Happy
Milestones: Walking at 12 months and 3 weeks

 

BIRTHDAY GIRLS

June the eight is a special day in our home, as both of the girls have a birthday.  Brynn turned four this year and Madelyn turned one.  Growing up as a twin I shared every birthday, and every special event.  Excellent memories were always created with my brother. However, there were times I wished for my own special day.  So, as their "special " days neared we debated on celebrating them together or separate.  This year we decided to celebrate them apart. Brynn we celebrated with a small tea party. In which we made homemade pizzas, decorated cupcakes, painted and dressed up in princess customs. Madelyn an Under the Seat Party.  Brynn loves Fancy Nancy so Tea was fitting, and Madelyn, loves to search and eat so the Seat was fitting.  Both loved their parties, and Brynn is already asking about next year.  Angelina Ballernia is her wish at this time. .

Birthday Pictures

 Madelyn's is 12 months old in these photos, and Brynn is  4 years old pictures.