Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Cool 60 degree temperatures, football on tv in the background, pot of chili on the stove, corn muffins in the oven....Fall is here early!

Kindergarten Here We Come!

Well, we did it, and I say we, because it was very tough to let her go. Anna did great though. She woke up early and remembered today was her big day. No tears, no anxiety (she doesn't take after me) just excitement and happiness. She's been there now for almost an hour and a half. I can't wait to go pick her up and hear all about it!

Getting Ready...

Her backpack is filled, hanging by the door, her snack is packed complete with a note from Mommy, her outfit is all picked out, we even chose what shoes we're wearing because tomorrow is ....

THE FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!!!

Sunday Morning Pictures...

Please meet the newest member of our family....




Anna is going to be a....

Labor Day Weekend

What a gorgeous day! Hurricane Earl spared us and has left behind deep blue skies, cooler temperatures and low humidity. Its gorgeous! Chloe (whose had another disk flare-up) has been enjoying the deck while on crate rest and I took advantage of the cooler weather to come outside and cut back some of the overgrown and dying flowers. Our gardent this year did quite well despite the hottest summer on record and a caretaker whose morning sickness did not allow her to care for it all that much. We still have tons of grape tomotoes, carrots to dig up, lettuce and spinach. We didn't get that much zuchinni this year but I've had enough cucumber salad to last me all winter long! Our potatoes did well despite it was our first time growing them. Oh and we still have green peppers too that are coming in. I'm looking forward to crisp days though and a chance to turn on the oven. I saw a Barefoot Contessa the other day where she made chicken picatta and buttermilk mashed potatoes. For dessert she baked pear and apple crisp. Anna and I were salivating while we watched it so we picked up all of the ingredients to make it on Monday evening before we all head back to reality and say goodbye to the summer.

New Chapter...

Well today is September 1st and that means I have switched from full time as a pre-k teacher/director to parttime. It is very strange being home by 12:30. I'm excited though as this will certainly give me more time. Time to cook more, organize a little more, knit more and oh yes, get ready for the baby. I guess I haven't shared on our blog yet but Ron, Anna and I are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest little Whitehead due to arrive around January 26th. Morning sickness has finally left and was just as brutal as it was with Anna. What luck to have picked the hottest summer on record to not only work at a daycamp but be pregnant as well! I survived though and am really looking forward the weather turning cooler and crisp. Anna begins kindergarten next week and we are all very excited. I tear up regularly thinking about it but I am truly so excited and happy for her. She is definately ready and will just grow so much over this next year. Stay tuned for picures of her on her first day!

Boo Boos Happen

I guess she gets the trait of clumsiness frome the Dorgan side :(