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Clara is officially a preschooler full-time now. We must call her that a lot, along with 'big girl,' because she now calls herself a 'big girler.' Haha. She is doing well in preschool. I don't think she has taken a nap yet since she's been in that room, but word on the street is there are about six older kids moving on to Kindergarten next week and they don't really nap anymore, thus they're pretty noisy during the younger ones' nap time. Maybe after they go off to school she'll sleep.




The other official news is that our house is SOLD! We can move into the new place September 15th. Thankfully we're able to get into the detached garage of the new place beginning September 1st which will help a ton. We're really excited.



Horsing around with the girls.




Poor Daddy...




Brynn coloring pictures for Clara with Clara's new crayons she got for her birthday.



Speaking of the new house, Friday night we rode our bikes down there as the previous owners, who are now already moved out, had planted a garden and said we were welcome to go pick what was ready before we move in. So, we went to check on it and see if there was anything ready. There are a lot of green beans which are Clara's fav, some tomatoes, strawberries and potatoes. It looked like just some of the beans were ready, so we grabbed those. It was a beautiful night out.





On Saturday cousin Elise came for her overnight stay. The girls had fun playing together and get along very well, though Brynn kept whining at me that there was 'nothing to do.' But about as soon as she would say that, they'd start up with something that kept them busy for quite a while.




They were having fun messing around with the body paints that Clara received for her birthday. The whole fam was painted up.




Brynn is officially done with her first session back at gymnastics. Tonight was her last night and she is enrolled for the next session which starts up on the 29th when Clara will also be joing in! We'll see how that goes. ;-)


Comments

theweckerlys said…
"Big girler" haha. Love the fishtail braid. You are a big girler and big preschooler, Clara! So excited for the big move! Lots going on. I didn't know Clara was starting gymnastics, how fun! Can't wait to see her in a little "leotart" as Elise used to call them. Thanks again for having her over :)
August 14, 2017 at 11:03 PM
shelly said…
I want some body paint. I think Less does too. I just love Clara's pretty hair and Brynn gets so dark in the summer. Oh and a garden. How neat. Are you going to have one in the years to come too? Have fun in school girls. Can't wait to hear about your first day.
August 15, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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