Ella & Kate: August 2011

Ella had her first day of pre-school today! I guess technically it's her 2nd 1st day of pre-school being that she went to the same school last year for pre-school. Ella will be 5 next month and times sure does fly! She is definitely ready to start school again - she can read!!! She also can write and sound out most words to spell them. Miss Laura (her teacher) told us not to correct spelling at this point because it's good for her to try to figure out the sounds without discouraging her. She is definitely going to be one of those kids that can't wait for summer break to end so she can get back to school!

Kate really wanted her first day of school to be today! She was determined that she was going to school too. Of course she couldn't go, so instead she settled on wearing Ella's shoes to the babysitter. Kate is doing well too - knows most of her letters and numbers, all of her colors and basic shapes. She loves to read books and sing songs. It's really hard to believe that my baby is nearly 2.5 years old!

Here are some pictures from our summer...

Reds Game - Ella, Kate & Lauren

Working on their masterpieces

Swimming lessons - Ella (Kate took them too, but the water was too cold so she wouldn't get in for the last 2 lessons and so we have no pictures of her!)