Pre-School

Today was Kylie's first day of pre-school.
**Sigh**

We found a great little place called Hand-In-Hand Pre-School and it happens to be affiliated with the church we're attending so it works out quite well. Kylie could not have been more excited! And I could not have been more nervous! I felt like I was the new kid. But Ky didn't miss a beat and barely acknowledged our departure as she started asking other kids, "What's your name? I'm Kylie!"

She'll be with the same kids and teacher two days a week from 9:00-1:00. I think it will be great for furthering the development her already-burgeoning social skills and making new little friends in Tyler!

Next stop: Lunchbox shopping this afternoon : )

Two Years

Seven hundred thirty one days. That's how long we've had the pleasure of Avery Noble. We are blessed beyond measure! Avery has an exceptionally sparkly personality for a child her age. Her sense of humor is delightful and comes so naturally. We haven't really schooled her in "please" and "thank you", yet she seems to use them all the time. And she very often spontaneously says,
"Hey, Mom?"
"Yes, Avery?"
"I love you too, Mom."
These are just a few of the things I adore about my sweet two year old.


Birthday giggles while waiting for lunch.










Many hands make light work


Instantly smitten


Needless to say, neither one of them have mastered the art of sharing. Maybe next year : )

Kentucky

It started with a long roadtrip...


and although everyone had a pretty good disposition...


we were all glad to get there.


Once we arrived we played in the woods...




watched old movies... (Kylie was feeling very Hollywood)


opened lots of presents...


and ate way too much delicious food!


Philip's sister, Debby gave him olive trees for Christmas! We are so excited to get a little Mediterranean vibe planted in the backyard!


LP taught us all the art of slack-lining...


And then the amateurs gave it a shot.




Avery was content with her tree.


Uncle James gave us a little tune up.


We said one last goodbye to the family cabin before it is sold.




We lived here for a year after returning from Israel so it will always hold special memories for us.