Lilly Turns 2!!!

Our sweet Lilly turned 2 years old!  I can hardly believe it.  She has been such a joy in our lives!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILLY!

For some reason half of my pictures keep posting sideways.  Until I figure it out, this is what you're going to get. Sorry.

Some pics I took of my friends family.

Cougar Run

Bridger participated in his first Cougar Run.  It was a fundraiser to raise money for his school.  He came home after an assembly and was so excited.  He said he needed to train for it, wear running shoes, eat healthy, and wear soft clothes. 

We helped him practice and collect money.  A few days before the race he decided he no longer wanted to go to school.  He was so nervous- to the point he thought he was going to throw-up.  After a few days of this, he finally said that he was scared about the Cougar Run.  He had been sick, he had a horrible cut up knee that bled every time he moved, and he had been practicing.  He was tired and in pain.  He was worried that he wouldn't be able to do it....that his knee would bleed....that he would get a side ache.  I tried to reassure him that he didn't need to finish that he could just walk if he needed to etc.  He was so sweet when he said, "How will my school get money if I don't do it?"  He was taking all the responsibility on himself.  Poor guy.  I explained the concept of fundraiser and he felt much better that the school was not depending on him.

He did the Cougar run and had a great time.  He was the fastest runner out there and he didn't stop once.  I yelled a few times that he could slow down or walk and he said NO WAY!  I was so proud that he pushed through his fear.

 Of course, he had the best cheerleader out there!! and the cutest!

 They marked on their back every time he went around.  At the end one of his friends said she had run 3 laps.  Bridger ran 12!!  Bridger was on the fast side of things and she was definitely on the slow side.   About a week later Bridger came home with an award for being the fastest kid in Kindergarten.  Yeah Bridger!

....and he earned money for his school.

Enjoying the Sunshine

We had the shortest Summer of all time!  It was cold and rainy all through Spring and it appears winter has arrived already.  We have all been moping around feeling tired with the sudden onset of gray days.  Last Sunday we had some sunshine and ran to our favorite spot- the duck pond.  Derek enjoys it as much as the kids- a rare occurrence.  Needless to say we go there a lot.

Ever since Bridger was a toddler we have had a hard time keeping him from eating the ducks food.  He used to pick up the pieces we would throw on the ground.  Maybe it was his competitive nature; he had to get it before the ducks did.  Now that he is older he just sits down and eats the whole thing.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

I'm a little late posting this.  It's been a busy week.

Bridger and mom both survived the first day of school.  Not only did we survive, we were both so excited we couldn't sleep. 

In the past, Bridger has had a hard time leaving my side.  It was hard to leave him with babysitters, grandma, preschool, nursery.  Kindergarten has been a breeze.  I am so excited I have done cartwheels to my car every day! 

Two of the easiest things I have ever done with Bridger:  Potty training and kindergarten. 

I am a little sad that he is growing up so fast.  I worry about all that he is going to face.  I want to be there to help him solve all his problems, kiss his owies etc.....but I am so excited that it was so easy that I'm going to go do another cartwheel!

So proud of you Bridger!

This is the girl who has a MAJOR crush on Bridger.  He has a few others.  Seems so young for that!

A Ray of Sunshine