Updates, Updates!

Well, I officially have a Middle School student! Hannah started Middle School on Monday. Though she was excited, it was a bit bitter sweet for her. This is the first year that the whole redistricting goes into effect, so many of her friends are now going to a different Middle School. She'll meet back up with them in High School, but she was sad to go to MS w/out them. It also affects Rebecca. Her best friend, Jenna, now goes to a different elementary school. Like Hannah, she'll meet back up with her in High School. Regardless, both girls had a great first day.
Hannah was worried that she wouldn't know anyone in her classes, for she knew she'd be in Advanced core classes, and many of her friends would not. But, as it turns out, she has two good friends in all of her core classes (Language Arts, Math, and Science), as well as many other friends in P.E., Art, and World Language. She was very happy about this, and it made the transition to Middle School much better for her!



Above is Hannah, and her good friend, Tina, on their way to the bus stop on the first day of school. Hannah was excited to ride a bus to school for the first time! The first day was only 6th graders, so it wasn't bad. We'll see what she says today!


Rebecca also had a great first day of school. There were two teachers that she was hoping to get.. either of them she would have been thrilled with. One was the 4th grade teacher that Hannah had (loved her!), and the other was actually a 5th grade teacher who dropped down to 4th grade this year. The later is the teacher Rebecca got. She was also hoping that one, if not both, of her remaining good friends would be in her class, but sadly, neither of them are in there with her. However, she does know quite a few of the kids in her class, including two girls who live up and down the street from us! There are also some new kids that she quickly made friends with. She's such the social butterfly!



Above is Rebecca sporting her first day of school outfit. She's had this outfit planned for several weeks now. She's quite the fashion guru these days! lol

This past weekend, we had a big Field Hockey Play day for the girls. It turned out to be a hot day, but the girls had a lot of fun!! Later that evening, we all attended a joint birthday party for my friend, Donna, and her daughter, Gabby ( a friend of Hannah's). Let me tell you, this was the birthday party of all birthday parties! Donna rented a HUGE water slide, and girlfriend got her money's worth out of that thing! My girls were on it just about the entire time! It was crazy!!! Donna even took a few slides down it herself! There was also a moon bounce and karaoke... professional karaoke! This was the other hit of the night, next to the Adult game of Drinking Jenga ;) I even was talked into singing... not alone, mind you. It was a lot of fun! Amanda lasted until about 11:30, then had had enough. I took her home, but Steve and Hannah stayed and partied a bit more! Here are a few pics from the evening...

The Giant Water Slide... Hannah's the one with her hands in the air! LOL

Hannah and Christine about to go for one of the best slides of the evening!

My little angel... having a rockin' time!

Rebecca on karaoke.. most likely singing a Jonas Brothers song!

Okay, so here's the grown up side of the party... jello for all! :)


The birthday girl sings her heart out! Happy birthday , Donna!


Took this last night... Amanda was so tired, and ready for bed, and big sis Rebecca was trying to comfort her.. so sweet. :)