Spontaneous Zoo Trip

We had a free Saturday morning so we hit up the National Zoo.  

Yes. Elli picked her own clothes.

Looking for antelope.

My favorite part - the baby lion cubs!!

A Visit To Our Favorite Train

Elli had some extra time with Grandma Bender so we took Jackson back to his favorite train.  The boy loves that place!

He also loves to ride the Big Giant Nay Nay

Like Father Like Son

Here we go...our future skate boarder

Mommy tried but it wasn't pretty..

Super Cute Art Work

Just wanted to share this super cute stuff they are doing in school.

Self Portraits by Elli and Jackson

School Time

Elli started her last year of preschool. Can you believe it? I certainly can't.  My little girl is so close to starting elementary school.  This year Elli will go to school from 9-12 five days a week. She is so excited about it.  She is really learning a lot with a focus on getting ready for Kindergarten. I am very excited to see what the year brings!  She has only been one week and has already talked about letter sounds, brought home a weekly reader, and done some awesome crafts.

Even more shocking?!? Jackson is starting preschool. This is a milestone for me - I am not the mom of two preschoolers. Not gonna lie - it makes me feel old.  To see Jackson walking in with his little book bag, it almost breaks my heart. Don't get me wrong, I"m looking forward to those two mornings a week when I can clean my house or grocery shop in peace. But to know that he is "big" enough to go to preschool, well, I can't believe it. He is LOVING it there because there is a plethora of "big trucks" to play with.

PS - note that it was so hectic getting ready for school I put the wrong year on Jackson's sign. Hahaha!

These two kiddos - they run me ragged but they make my heart smile.