Christmas in September

This afternoon our Calvert curriculum finally arrived. Isabella was so excited it had to be opened immediately. I still can't believe how much stuff was sent. I also still can't believe it didn't cost me a dime!! I am so thankful that everything has really come together this month. Although we have already started school with some other learning books and materials, it's time to get super organized this weekend! Here we go!

www.columbiavirtualacademy.org
www.calvertschool.org/educational-solutions/curriculum/kindergarten/

Isabella's private lunch today!

Isabella thought it was so cool today to get to go out for her free bday lunch at Red Robin with just mommy and daddy. It was very fun and she was so happy to have her parent's undivided attention. I forget how much fun it is sometimes to have that time with one kid all by themselves. Unfortunately, the tie around her wrist gave way as soon as we walked outside the restaurant headed back towards the van. She took it all in stride though.

Watch D.O.G.S.

The kids had a great time with Greg last night. The school has a Watch DOGS program that is all about dads volunteering at the kid's school. They kick it off with a pizza night with dad. Mommy definitely enjoyed a little down time. The kids' book fair started the same night. They had a lot of fun perusing the new books and fun things to possibly spend some birthday money on!

A Big Splash!

Today was Jordan and Isabella's birthday party! They had a swimming one this year and loved every minute of it. There was friends to laugh with, a diving board that was way too much fun, cakes to cut, and presents to open. It was so much fun celebrating with friends and family today. Enjoy!

It was Charlotte's first time in the pool!


Mayla's first time in the pool too!


Greg and I enjoying some swim time with the birthday girl who is 5 years old today!!


What a cutie patootie. Safety first!


CANNON BALL!!!


Mommy diving in. We won't even comment on the attempt at a cannon ball from mom.


Jordan was so excited to show Grandpa his big dives.


Goofy Boy having the time of his life.


Mommy and her girls.


The boys waiting for more turns to jump.


The other Earnhardt ladies!


Mommy and Bella all dry again and ready for pizza!


Isabella with her flip flop cake. Fondant turned out to be far less scary than I though it would be.


Jordan with his flip flop cake. He just had to have Bumblebee the transformer on his cake.


Thanks Dad for being the pizza delivery guy today. You and Chrissy did a great job getting things rolling and serving people food.


Of course, the girls were getting in plenty of chat time.


Grandma lovin' on her birthday boy.


Isabella was so excited to sing that she started her own happy birthday to you song.


Blowing out the candles with a little help from the air conditioning vents above.


Our Big Sister helper.


Thanks to my sister who reminded me (more than once) that I couldn't have done it without her!! LOVE YOU!


Thanks Everyone!!!


Our performer LOVES her new microphone!


Point....Set.....Match!!! Yes, the WII is already out, set up, and being played non stop by both of my "boys"!!