Wednesday, August 27, 2008

First Day of Kindergarten!

Raegan started Kindergarten today! Can you believe it? Her teacher is Mrs. Shuster, who I requested because I used to babysit her kids and she is fabulous. She has her good friend Maddie in her class and a girl from her soccer team, Sydney. I'm so excited that she will be meeting new friends and have a great teacher! Raegan of course did fabulously because we all know the child isn't afraid of anything. Bryan and I both took her in and I picked her up after school. Tomorrow she will start in the afterschool program. And maybe I'll start having lunch with her on Friday. I love being at her school so far! Anyway, onto the pics!

Raegan, me and the babies...
With her backpack. Raegan wore a cute dress with her name on it. I wanted to make sure everyone knew who she was. LOL!
Eating breakfast at the donut shop with Ms. Jamma, mom and dad.
In front of the school sign. Look how little she looks!
In front of Mrs. Shuster's class.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Back to work!

Well I went back to work on 8-7. It was a long day without the babies and I missed them every minute! I never thought going back to work would be this hard but we had just gotten into a good routine and the girls are just so damn cute! They did have a great day with Allie though. Today they stayed with Bubbie and next week is also a huge mix of people watching them. They will start with their in-home sitter on 8-19. She follows the teacher schedule and that's when the teachers go back.

Work is going well so far. I like all the people I have met and they are all so friendly. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work in the district we live in. I am home around 4:00 and don't have to leave the house until 7:30. It's so nice and allows me more time to spend with all of the girls! Plus I cannot wait to be at Raegan's school and get to have lunch with her and see her in action walking through the halls! I am so thankful for how things are going in my life. It couldn't get any better!

Monday, August 4, 2008

5th Annual Johnson Beach Trip!

The Johnson girls went on the 5th annual girls' trip. This time we added 2 new members, the twins. Lydia also went along again this year. We adopt her as a Johnson for a week every summer. We had a great time. Despite all the worry I had about the car ride, Samantha and Mallory did really well. There were only a few times that I wanted to jump out of the moving van.

The girls from left to right: Noreen, Sloane, Lydia with Samantha, Raegan, me with Mallory, and Bubbie (mom)
Lydia and Bubbie taking the girls for a short walk. They got several comments along the way.
Samantha taking a snooze in the back of the van.
Raegan- obviously!
Raegan and Sloane digging for shells.
Mallory hanging out in her shades :)
Samantha and Mallory in their tent to block the wind.
I can't wait for next year's beach trip. It will be so much fun watching the girls run around like Raegan did her first year (she was one). Thanks again Bubbie for another great vacation!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sleep!

They did it. They both slept through the night and on the same day nonetheless! Mallory went down at 8:30 (still in her carseat). She woke up at 6:15. Samantha went down at 8:30 as well but was very fussy. So Bryan moved her to the co-sleeper and put her on her tummy, the same way she naps. She fell asleep around 9:00 and I woke her up at 6:30. If this can continue, all will be right in the Sharer world. Of course getting up to pump out 16.5 ounces at 4:00 was a drag. But it was still easier than getting up to feed AND pump.

Oh happy day!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Finally!

I caught both girls smiling at the same time! Aren't they too cute? That is all for now :)

Sunday, July 13, 2008

First Time in the POOL!

Oh so much fun! I bought the girls little suits and hats and decided to throw them in the water. I wouldn't say they loved it but they didn't mind it one bit. I expected cries when we put them in but they were so good. They stayed in 15 minutes or so and then sat on the side watching their big sister swim. Anyway, here they are in their suits and hats. Aren't they the cutest things you've ever seen!

Samantha with Bryan.
Mallory with Carrie
The whole family. Bryan and the girls.
All tired after their swim

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Nothing much to report, but I can post some new pics!

We are just hanging out these days. Nothing exciting going on. I have a month left of summer vacation/maternity leave. I am somewhat ready to be back (and get a break from children). But I'm going to miss being with the girls everyday!

So, here are some new pics.

Mallory sitting in her Bumbo chair working on some head control.
Samantha looking like a little peanut in her Bumbo. Raegan got ahold of the babies and the camera while the housecleaner was here this week. We were all hanging out in the toy room and apparently Mallory wanted to play with naked Barbies?
A little tummy time. Mallory=not a fan!
Just hanging out in mom's bed in the morning time. Aren't we cute?