LLLC 2011

The boys started their classes at Bay Leaf today, at the Little Lambs Learning Center (LLLC). It was a much anticipated day, and they were both ready to go. Yesterday we got to go over and meet their teachers. Hudson's sent home a fun little project to start off the year. We were to decorate a little paper person to look like Hudson. He and I had great fun working on it together, with a little supervision from big brother.

Checking out the finished product.

He likes it!

The first day is here! Ready to go!

*Seriously, could they stop growing?! Or at least slow it down. They are getting so big! Sometimes I wish that I could freeze time...

Hudson was so excited to hear that his buddy Judson was going to be in class with him.

They've been friends since they were babies (we used to be in small group together).

He was actually talking about 'Nudson' when we were pulling up to the church.

Daniel and Lindsay pulled up a few minutes later so we all walked in together.

I stopped my boys to get a picture by the tree, and Judson wanted to be in it, too.

Hudson makes me laugh here...I can literally see his brain working.

And then, two seconds later, back and perfectly posed! Aren't they all so cute?!

We weren't sure what to expect from Hudson,

since this is his first time ever going to preschool.

But he went right in without a second glance,

and showed his teacher everything that he brought in his bag.

Everything. : )

Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Dawn. Looking forward to a great year with them!

Carter did great, too. He has Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Lori. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about them from friends who know them and/or have had them teach their children, so we're looking forward to a great year with them, too!

*And a fun side-note, Carter's class is in the same room Kate had for Kindergarten : )

I love LLLC. So glad to be here for a third year!

Fire Truck Party

We had Carter's birthday party at the local WF Fire Station. It was really cool!

We had gone to a friend's party there last winter and I filed the idea away because I knew it would be perfect for Carter-bug's 4th birthday. They really are wonderful with the kids up there. They show them around and explain about all the different equipment, which is really interesting. And it's free! And awesome!

All the kids got a chance to sit in the truck, check out all the controls, try on equipment...

And then watch one of the firemen get into full uniform...

Guess what Carter wants to be now when he grows up?! You got it! That was an easy one.

Sweet little Mollie

What a fun group of friends!!

Then it was back to our house for cupcakes and ice cream.

And lots of playing outside in the absolutely gorgeous fall weather.

I was so thankful for the sunshine and blue sky, because I didn't have a back-up plan if it rained. We would have been nice and cozy inside, I guess!

But it worked out, Praise the Lord!!

Don't mess with Hudson and his cupcake. He'll mean-mug you.

Here is our friend Ashley Bruner, who is a very talented photographer, and for an incredibly reasonable fee, came to Carter's party and took pictures! I had seen a friend hire Ashley to do this at her children's parties, and thought it was BRILLIANT! Not only are you guaranteed to get great pictures and have everything documented, you actually get to enjoy the party while it's happening! Anyway, almost all of these pictures in this post are hers that she took and then gave to me. But I had to sneak in one of her so I could give credit for these great pics!

Wouldn't feel like a birthday around here if we didn't break out the singing Hamster.

I've heard that song enough to last me a whole 'nother year though!!

I endure it because it makes my son so happy : )

Hudson drank his weight in pink lemonade.

He had this cup to his face most of the time we were outside.

Daddy's girl.

My kids love playing with Blake.

Here he is avoiding Hudson's attempt to plow him over with the pushable fire truck.

Most would dodge to the side, but not Blake. He'll just leap way over his head!? Check out how high he jumped! I don't think I could do that if I tried!!

Me and my lovely assistant getting ready to pass out party favors

I know someone who is excited to be 4!!!!