Shelby's School Party

Shelby's Halloween Party 2008
Shelby had her Halloween party at school today. Unfortunately I could not go to her party because I had to babysit. So these pictures are from before she left for school. We curled her hair and I let her wear makeup since Minnie Mouse wears makeup.






Notice how long Shelby's eyelashes are. She has such beautiful eyes! :)

Clay's School Halloween Party

Clay's First School Halloween Party 2008
Clay had his first school Halloween party. The parents were invited to come and join in the fun for the last hour of school so I decided it would be fun to go. It was really neat and Clay had a great time. He especially loved all the candy that he got at the end of class. (and he did share his candy with Shelby after school, how sweet!)


Ms. Mig during Clay's Halloween Party at school.

Ms. Deb and Ms. Mig dancing during the silly dancing and freeze game.

Clay's class playing musical chairs.

Thomas and Clay eating Halloween snack. Clay and Thomas are the only two boys in his class.

Clay and Addison.

Shelby with her friend Hailey

First Official Play date with Hailey

Shelby and Hailey met at the YMCA. Hailey's mom, Courtney is a swim instructor at the YMCA just like me (Kim). Courtney and I went to high school together. It's really neat to start up a new friendship after so many years And our girls are almost exactly 4 months apart. They are both very smart and really seem to enjoy playing together.

Below are some pictures from their first play date. Unfortunately the first 1 1/2 hours that we were there Shelby starred at her paper and colored a million pages. When it was almost time to go, they realized that hadn't even really played together yet and you know what that means??? Shelby was not ready to go. But she did come after only a few promptings. Next time we will have to start with dress up and makeup as they both really seem to enjoy that! What a wonderful day! :)

Clay @ School October 2008

Clay walking into school.


Still walking in... Finally he is wearing his backpack. For the longest time he was saying, "It's too heavy!"


Almost in the door...


Getting closer to the classroom but not quite there.


Finally we are about to walk in.


Clay is at school. He immediately starts to take off his backpack.


Clay with Miss Mig. He loves her.


He doesn't even care that I'm leaving... today he went straight to the letters.


He said "S" is for Shelby. What a smart boy!



Pickup time. We were in the carpool line. He is tired now.

Sleeping with ice pack

Clay keeps falling and hurting himself. Today he fell and hurt his eye. A bit later he fell and hurt his elbow. I gave him the cars ice pack for his elbow and he fell asleep with it on his eye. What a silly boy! :)

Putting on a show at Emma's House

Shelby loves to go to Emma's house and play. Shelby, Clay and Emma are putting on a show for the moms.

Clay loves to dance.

Clay's Ear Tube Surgery Oct 6th 2008

Before Surgery
Clay got up on his own without having to be awaken before his surgery. He had gone to bed at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday night. He didn't even ask for a drink of water this morning like he normally does as soon as he wakes up. I was so glad. Below are pictures from before the surgery. He was dancing. (Sorry they are a little blurry. I think we need to get a better camera)

After Surgery

Clay did wonderful! He did not cry even one tear. He wasn't the least bit fussy. God definitely answered our prayers!