Sister Love

Pyper was upset about something...I can't remember what.  She probably hurt herself somehow.  When she is upset, she gets mad and has a hard time letting anyone comfort her.  This time, she actually let Kensley giver her a hug and make her feel better.  One of those rare moments.

Savings!

 

This is my haul from a couple weeks ago from my coupon shopping.  I was really excited because it has been a long time since I had a good coupon trip.  I got 6 boxes of cereal, 4 boxes of fruit snacks, 2 boxes of granola bars, one tuna fish pouch and 3 4-packs of yogurt for $10.76 with an 80% savings.  Yes, I have done better, but not in a really, really long time!

Mom, I made a mess!

I was working on some things on the computer and could hear Pyper playing in the kitchen.  I asked Stephen where she was and he said she was playing in the pantry.  In the back of my mind I told myself that wasn't a good idea, but I dismissed it thinking that Stephen had seen what she was doing.  A few minutes later she came out and said, "Mom I make a mess!".  I figured she had been dumping out the storage containers and lids and didn't think this was such a big deal.  I forgot about the incident and then later in the day, went in the pantry for something and discovered her "mess".  Not containers everywhere, although there were a few.  She had found an un-opened container of green taco sauce.  She managed to get the lid off and then the protective plastic covering and started pouring it everywhere.  It was in several different containers, but the majority of it is in the hot chocolate maker.  Nice.  Little stinker!

You're a Star!

Kensley finished her first week of First Grade on Friday (or first three days since they started on Wednesday).  The teacher gives them prizes on Friday for being good during the week.  She came home with this little baggie of Star-shaped marshmallows that said "You're a Star!"  She opened it up and the teacher had written her a note:

Dear Kensley,

You had a great first week at school.  I love your effort and you are a good listener.

Have a good weekend and I'll see you on Monday.

Love, Miss Ucci

My Budding Terrorists

Stephen opened up his footlocker tonight and rummaged through the contents of his Army days.  Pyper and Kensley loved playing dress up.

Computer Time

Kensley loves spending time on the computer playing games from pbs kids and Pyper loves pretending she is big like Kensley.  She always squeezes on the chair with Kensley so she can join in the fun!

First Day of First Grade!

We started the morning off with a yummy breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes, strawberries & bananas and whipped cream with sausage on the side!

Kensley was more than ready for school to start and begin her year as a big first grader!  I, on the other hand, think it is lame that school started on August 8 and not later in the month!



Hello Kitty is an obsession around our house these days so she got this backpack for her birthday.

 

Kensley and Pyper enjoying an afternoon snack of cookies and ice cream with a side of grapes.  The first day of school was a success!