Getting so Big!

Still in her school clothes, looking so big!

Collecting Box Tops

A new school year means our class is once again collecting Box Tops for Education. The contest runs through October 15 and the class that brings in the most Box Tops, gets ice cream!! To help generate the promotion within our class, for every 10 Box Tops brought in, Hannah gets to pick something from the special treasure box. She likes picking stuff from the treasure box, and she likes getting mail, so if you would, would you please start saving your Box Tops and send them to Hannah!

And to those of you who already save them and send them to Hannah, a great big THANKS!!!!

Beauty and The Beast

We went to the Redlands Bowl this evening. The local music association was putting on a production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. We weren't sure how good it would be, but we figured we'd check it out, especially because there was no charge.

The production wasn't scheduled to start until 8:15pm, but because we weren't sure what to expect as far as the crowds went, we braved the 106 degree heat and got there at 6:45 to get seats. Unfortunately due to the extreme heat we've been having (temps over 110 some days), there were technical difficulties and the program didn't get underway til close to 9:00pm. Once it began it was awesome!!!! Having seen the Broadway production a couple of times in Los Angeles, Steven and I weren't sure what to expect for free. But it was right on with the Broadway production! The costumes, the singers, the actors and actresses were all great! The only thing really different were the sets. But all in all, it was fantastic and I'm glad we went. Hannah also enjoyed it. It was the first time she'd seen a production like this aside similar productions we've seen at Disneyland.

Both the girls stayed awake for the entire length of the program, and both behaved pretty well considering it was way past their 7:30 bedtimes.

Playtime with the Cousins

McKenzie and Haylee came to our house yesterday afternoon, their Mommy and Daddy had a date night. Not only were they here for the evening, they spent the night with us too!

Doing their 'secret' handshake
they created while we were on vacation. All ready for bed, settling down to watch a movie. All four of the girls had such a great time. Hannah is already trying to figure out when they can come for another sleepover, not on a school night.

Sisters

Walking hand in hand, enjoying being at Disneyland.

1st Day Update

Hannah's 1st day of school went well. She was pretty worn out after such a long day. They read lots of stories and did a lot of coloring and drawing. Just trying to get into a new routine I'm sure.

Last night was Back to School night, we went back and Daddy and Gramma (Papa was working late) got to see her classroom and meet her teacher. The positive reinforcements and running of the classroom is a lot like that of her Kindergarten teacher, so there shouldn't be too much adjustment with that.

Hannah informed me last night that I no longer needed to walk her to her classroom, as I did the entire Kindergarten year. She said I could just drop her off and she'd be fine. So that's what I did this morning. I went through the drop off line. She kissed and hugged Rachel goodbye and then kissed me goodbye and then jumped out of the van and went on her way. LOL. She's getting so big!!!

She's on the far left, carrying a pink lunchbox.

While I am saddened she longer wants me to walk her to class, I have to admit that taking her to school today was a much quicker trip for me. LOL. No getting out of the car, getting Rachel out of her car seat, walking to the classroom, coming back and getting back into the car. Much quicker indeed!