Grandma is an OK Babysitter

I had to go to work today and asked Grandma to watch my kids.  I was a little worried because Riley had preschool, Eli was in school and so Morgan would be watched alone.  I told Morgan that Grandma was going to watch her and then I would come home and be with her.  She turned her back to me, screamed really loud and then started breathing really heavy.  Grandma watched her and she was just fine.

Riley's Getting Married!

Our neighbor's across the street own a sprinkler business and their yard is immaculate.  They often have weddings in their yard.  Riley saw a bride across the street and had to get a wedding dress too.  This is her Halloween costume from last year, when she was a nice princess ghost.  I figured it would work for her wedding dress.  Morgan had to dress up too.  We decided she was a bridesmaid.
The next day, Riley told her entire primary class that she got married.  When they asked who the groom was, she told them Jesus.  Wrong dress, Riley.  Silly girl!

Meet Baby Laurel

This is Oly and Jeron's brand new baby Laurel.  My grandfather was named Lawrence Jansen and my mother was named, Laurette, after him.  She supposed to be the last child and so they altered the name to be feminine.  My grandpartents had three other children after her.  Her uncle would say to her, "You don't put the caboose in the middle of the train."
My brother and his wife wanted to name their new little one after my mother, but she told them not to, because it was an old name.  They changed it a little and named her Laurel.  Welcome to the family Baby Laurel!

Playing Together

I love moments like these, where there is peace in the home and all the children are playing altogether.  Also, it is so sweet to see Morgan just being one of the kids. She is starting to lose her babyness and become more of a child.  Infact, when Riley plays with her Barbies, Morgan copies her.  Riley will make the dolls talk and then Morgan will make the dolls talk with her baby jibberish.  So cute, I love them all. Also, the lego on her hand is a bracelet. I love her imagination.

First Day of School Pics

It is Riley first day of preschool today, Eli's was a few weeks before.  I know his hair looks a little long, but we are waiting for Grandpa to come and visit so they can get it cut together.  No matter to me, he is still cute!

Princess for a Day

This is Riley's Elsa Dress. I was going to save it for Halloween and/or her birthday, but I forgot that her preschool started.  I knew it was supposed to start on August 4th, but since I had to work, I completely spaced it.  When she found out, she was a wreck and I couldn't get her to stop.  I decided to change her attitude and give her the dress.  She was so excited and when Riley decided to wear it, Morgan had to have one too.  We put her in one of Riley's old ones, but she was too short and kept tripping on it.  So we tried on the pink one and she loved it.