First Day Jitters

Rachel started daycare today! She did great and I did OK too (no tears for me-yet). We really talked it up and Rachel was excited to go. I had to wake her up around 6:15 and that was early for her. It took her a while to get started but when she finally woke up she was ready to go. When I picked her up this afternoon, her teacher said she had a good first day. She was tired when she got home and a little cranky, which is understandable. It's only Monday, I'm sure we'll all be dragging by Friday. I have Open House tomorrow and then the kids start school on Wednesday, wish me luck! :)

A quick picture before we went school.

Rachel, in her classroom, sitting down to color.

After school, watching Dora, worn out!

Rachel's First Haircut

Rachel got her first haircut (trim) today. It was time to tidy-up the ends. We went to a children's hair salon, which was great! They were very kid friendly and Rachel did great! She had a lot of fun sitting in the fire engine and then she got to go to the treasure chest. We're ready for school now!

At first, Rachel was not too sure if she was going to like this.

By the end, she was having fun driving the fire engine and ringing the bell.

We got a little keepsake picture and lock of hair to remember Rachel's first haircut!

Yea, The Beach!

Well, before heading back to work this fall, I thought it would be a good idea for the Parsons' to have a little get-a-way. I know at this point, my days are numbered! The simple life we've had for the last two years is about to get crazy. I start back, on August 18th, teaching third grade. So Wes, took some time off and we went down to the beach and stayed at his uncle's house (thanks Mike and Pat). We had a great time playing on the beach and eating on the beach. Rachel saw her fist movie in the theater and did great! She shared a bag of popcorn with Wes but, I think she ate most of it. We also went to a local zoo and walked around and fed the animals. I think we ended the summer with a bang, and now it's back to work! :)

Discovery Place

My sister, Jackie, and her two children, Ryan and Caroline, were in town this past week. We took a trip to the Discovery Place and had a nice time. They have recently updated the Discovery Place with new displays. They did a nice job, I was impressed.

Playing with the HUGE Light bright

Playing the "drums."

Water Table

Rachel and Ryan jump on the seat to make the ball go up and ring a bell.

Building, Building, Building

One of Rachel's favorite things...you touched a light and it would make a sound. The more movement in the room, the more music/noise you heard.

The Gangs all here.

What's going to work....Team Work!

The kids worked very hard putting the shapes onto the hook. When someone turned the wheel they would go up to the ceiling and then fly off to the ground.

Our Monkey

Rachel after bath time, wrapped in her monkey towel!

Aunt Kimmie tries to get Rachel dressed for bed. She finally gives up and puts Rachel's pull-up on her head! Lots of laugh that night! :)

Rachel has become a big fan of the restaurant Pei Wei Asian Diner. She loves their chicken and is getting pretty good at eating with chop sticks.