Monarch Season

Eya and Poppy came for a visit and their most exciting "present" was a container with 6 Monarch Butterfly cocoons. The first two hatched shortly after they left but we are still waiting on the others. Alyssa can throw a good tantrum, like only 4 year olds can do, but when she walks you through the life cycle of a butterfly, I am amazed at how much she knows and has learned from her Eya - the Queen of Butterflies.

Eya and Alyssa checking out the cacoons. We spell cacoon with a "ca" because that's how Alyssa says it, and it's so cute. You know, caterpillar, cacoon, etc.

Wow - two butterflies! The small light green ovals are the other "cacoons" that will hatch soon.

To touch a butterfly - so very cool!

So pretty and so delicate!

Bye, bye butterfly - or maybe that's Adios!

Sometimes Alyssa DOES wear clothes, here she is in full entomologist gear, ready for bug hunting!

Just 'cause I thought it was a neat shot - two Assassin bugs mating (of course, identified by Eya)

Alyssa says, "That's just plain buggy to her!"

Jake's Birthday Party

Jake's Birthday Party was also a blast - Alyssa going down the Slip n' Slide.

Alyssa and Jake at the bottom of the slide.

Drew having some fun - Argh!

First Mate Alyssa

Alyssa and her buddy Austin doing laps on the trampoline.

Tired pirates taking a break

The sinking ship birthday cake

Making a treasure chest. An awesome party for a really great friend we hope to see you again soon Jakey!

Georgia's Birthday Party

Georgia had a pool, pony and pixie party that was a real blast! Here are some photos:

Alyssa, Piper, Jake and Georgia swimming with Sam, Georgia's Dad.

Alyssa's first pony ride - Georgia feeding him carrots.

Oops another "P" - Pinata

The anticipation of goodies . . .

SUCCESS!

Momma's New Job

Well, you know the saying, "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!" I guess we now have a new one around here: "If Momma's working, ain't nobody blogging!" After my sabbatical, I decided to make a major career change from Medical Center Compliance Manager to Pre-school Teacher. It has been difficult to get a good nap much less blog :) I am really glad to be back in the working world again, I have a super boss and a true family of co-workers. And our mission - smiling faces and creating a safe, loving environment for young minds to learn, hard to beat! So I will try to do better blogging - thank goodness for backdating! Here are a few photos from my new job:

Mrs. Kim's Class - My First Classroom

The best husband I ever had (and then some) putting child proof locks on my shiny new cabinets and counter top.

Pre-school Philosophy and why I feel this is the place to be!