A Long Week

This is what the first week of school did to Ellie.

The cup of milk and muffin in her hands dropped out before I could grab the camera.

Ella goes to school

I often question my sanity and today was no different.

My bright 4 year old needed more than just playing with Mom all day.  So I had her tested for early entry Kindergarten.  Frankly in the middle of summer it seemed like forever away and it wouldn't be a big deal.

Then the acceptance letter came...  and I cried.

Then I needed to turn in her registration forms...  and I cried.

Then the first day of school came...  and I couldn't stop crying.

This is my baby ready to go to school.

The day was long, quiet, and uneventful for me but I am sure it was an amazing adventure for her.

She came home happy and loved every minute of it!

The next day she got to ride the bus.

I found out that I am not the only one that follows the bus.

Her big brother helped her out the first few days.

He even makes sure she gets home

I made it through the first couple of days.  

I hope I can make it through the year.

Swimming Lesson Time Again

What great fun this time of year is!

Ella learned the most this year

The back float

The front crawl

and the backstroke

Ryder learned to dive

He is doing pretty good at it too.

Randi, well I think at some point they are going to ask me to stop putting her in lessons.  She has been in the top level for 3 years now.

Only because this is a reason to get into the water.

Maybe next year the swim team will just have to be enough.

Sushi Night

Tonight we had a fun time making sushi for dinner.

First we got the Nori

Then we layered the rice onto the nori

Then we picked some yummy stuff to put inside

and rolled them all up

After they were all rolled up we had Dad cut them

Everyone topped them a little different.  Some had nothing, some had Eel sauce,

and some were made into a Volcano Roll and baked

All while Ella looked cute!

The best part was the dessert sushi we made.

with Rice Krispies (the rice),

fruit roll ups (the Nori),

Swedish Fish (obviously the fish), and Jelly Fruit Slices.

We rolled them and cut them

and drizzled some chocolate sauce (Eel Sauce) on top

We had so much fun!!

Admit it!  Now you want to have a family Sushi night too!