We have a Kindergartener!

 Today was the first day of Kindergarten for Isabella!  It is hard to believe this day has finally arrived!  She was so excited to go today and she had a great day!!  We had decided that she will only go half day, so she's there only 3 short hours. (Short for Mom anyway.)  She doesn't even eat lunch there. When asked what her favorite part is, she says "recess"!  Why wouldn't it be?!  :)

Her little cousin Jackson, who is 6 months older than her, is also in the same class.  How fun to be going to school with your cousin!  So far, she has told us about the rules of school and was excited to have music and gym.  I told her that she will also have a technology class.  She will be a pro with computers by the time she is 6!  She is very excited about that class.

Yesterday, she told me that she never wants to eat lunch at school, because the cafeteria smells.  Ha Ha!  Well, I hate to burst her bubble......it will happen in a year. 

The sisters posing for pictures....and baby.

Walking to school

She is waiting to line up.  She really wanted to just play on the playground.

First in line.

With her teacher on the second day!

A 3 year old too?

 On Saturday, our baby Gianna turned 3!!  Time has gone so fast!  She enjoyed the day with the family and went out for pizza, her choice. 
On Sunday, we had the family over for a little Sofia the 1st party!  It was a fun weekend!

Holding her new doll.

A new bike with a doll carrier on the back.

Cousins

Happy 3rd Birthday Gianna!

It's Great to be 5!

On July 12, Isabella turned 5!  Yes, we can hardly believe it either.  She has talked about being 5 for a long time now.  She is loving it so far!!

We had an ice cream social birthday party for her.  She invited a few little friends over for that. Her favorite part of the party was the pinata!  Then we had family over for dinner and more cake!  

Ready for her friends to arrive.

Friends!

Pinata time!!

Everyone got a turn to swing at it!

Waiting for the candy to drop.

My attempt at a cake.

I made ice cream cone cupcakes for the kid party!

I also made ice cream cone sugar cookies for the party favors!

Favors all ready to go.

Grandma was here for a visit, especially for Isabella's 5th birthday.

Working on a puzzle on a rainy day during her visit.

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An update on how well Isabella has grown.  At her 5 year physical, she has finally made it on the growth chart.  She gained 5 1/2 pounds in a year, putting her at 30.5 lbs.  I know....huge!  ;)
She also grew 3 1/4 inches, putting her at 40.5 inches tall.  Even though she is still a little bitty thing, at least we know she is continuing to grow well.  Her goal is to be able to sit in a booster seat, instead of her carseat.  That might take awhile still.

1st Dance Recital

 Over the weekend, Isabella participated in her first dance recital.  The name of her song/group was Cuddlebugs.  She had a few weeks of rehearsal's, that lasted a couple of hours each time.  When it came time for the actual show, they were very well prepared and did a fabulous job!  Isabella was so excited and really enjoyed doing it.  We may have a future dancer and I am happy about that! 

Dress rehearsal.  Thanks to a neighbor for this picture.

Isabella with sisters, who also are our babysitters.  The one on the right, also danced in the recital, in a handful of routines.

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She posed herself for this picture.  We might be in trouble, because she loved wearing the make-up.  Especially the lipstick.  She asked if she could wear lipstick everyday!

Here is the video I took with my phone on dress rehearsal night. Isabella is on the right, on the end.

Graduation video

This is one of a few videos from the graduation.  Isabella said it was her favorite song. She is standing on the far right side, next to the little blonde hair boy. 

Isabella is a pre-school graduate!

 Isabella graduated pre-school on May 15.  She will now go to kindergarten in the fall!!  Her pre-school had a nice little graduation for the family, followed by a family picnic on the playground.  It really was a nice ending to her 2 years at pre-school. 

Isabella and her teacher Ms. Diane

The class

She wants to be a dentist when she grows up.

Flipping Out

Now that it is nice outside, the girls have been spending a lot of time outside playing on the swingset.  Isabella has been wanting to flip on the bar, but I always needed to help her.  Last Friday, she came running inside saying that she had to show me something.  We go outside and she goes to the rings and flips herself over!  She was beyond excited!!  As you can see, Gianna was trying it too, but not quite there.

 

 

The following day, they are outside again.  I was out running errands, but when I returned and was watching from inside the house, I noticed that Gianna could now flip herself over!!  They both were so excited!   It's not surprising that Gianna can do it too.  She is a strong, fearless little girl. 

We are just hoping that we can go through the summer without any broken bones!  Say your prayers!