WEEK NINE - A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING

As many of you know Maggie went to my sister Amy's house for the 1st part of her life. Well, my sister Amy's last kid is starting kindergarten next week. She has decided to not take Maggie on any more. Yes, I am very sad. I also feel very blessed with the fact that Maggie got the opportunity to spend all this time with Amy. Maggie also got the opportunity to spend time with my other sister Lori as well. So, both of them have given her such wonderful care and love. With this first chapter ending, we have a new chapter beginning.

Maggie will be going to a lady's house down the street from my school. Her name is Gretchen. Gretchen (Nan,) is wonderful. Maggie is in such good hands. She is a former pre-school teacher for over 25 years. She has kept kids in her home for over 20. She has taught at private pre-schools as well. So, I feel that we are very blessed.

As part of this week she got a chance to try Nan out. It was hard on her, but she had so much fun and brought home her first picture for us to hang on the fridge. I love it.

On Monday we spent the day running errands and then meeting up with two of my friends from high school. Teresa, Adam and I have been friends forever. Teresa and I have been friends since Junior High. It was lots of fun hanging out with them.

On Tuesday we had to go meet up with Jenny and Will. They had been out of town, so we missed them. We had lunch at McDonald's and then played. It was a fun day.

On Wednesday we had our first day at Nans. Maggie cried the majority of the day, but did have fun and do some things.

On the way to Nan's house. This was before I left her!


She went back on Thursday and still cried, but had a really good day. Both days were her first time to nap on nap mats. We didn't think she would do go, but she did!

On Friday, we had a play date with some of my Shawnee Trail friends. It was so much fun with all the kids and babies. Hopefully, we can do it again!

Picture from our play date.



Sorry these post are so behind. We went on Vacation for week 10. I hope to have that post up soon!

WEEK EIGHT - COUSIN TIME

This was such a fun week for us. We got in a lot of family time, and it was fun! Monday we headed out to Celebration park for a play date with Will and Jenny. The kids had such a great time. It's a splash park and playground that the kids can run wild on. They did so good. After we headed to McDonald's for a happy meal lunch. Maggie set on a cube for the first time and did great! After naps, Jenny and Will came back over for coloring adventures! They always do so well together.

Maggie loving the splash park.

Maggie with her friend Will. They have grown so close to each other.

Coloring time!


Tuesday was a down day for us. Maggie and I organized her closet. We are very lucky to get so many hand-me-downs. This girl has a dress for everyday now! We hit the jack-pot.

On Wednesday we had our cousin Kennedi over. We call her Kiki! Kiki and Maggie had a blast. Maggie cried all day after they left. I think this was the hardest day for me this summer. I couldn't entertain her enough. I wonder who she gets that from?

Kiki and Maggie playing blocks and watching Dora.


On Thursday we ventured out to the mall to meet daddy for a Chick-fil-la lunch. We then met up with Amy (my sister,) her two girls Aly and Maddy, and my other sister Lori, and her daughter Kiki. Eddie Coker was playing, so I pushed back nap time and we had lots of fun dancing. We brought Maddy back with us and had a sleep over for the night. She is going into Kindergarten this year and she was such a big help! I just loved having her here. We ate pizza, played outside, watched 100 episodes of ICarly, ate cinnamon rolls, and went to library time. Maggie loved having her here. It was the best visit.

Maddy and Maggie playing at the water table.


After bath time.


Friday was our last day of library time. It has been a great experience all summer. We hit up the Plano library this summer and I think it was a good choice! We had lots of fun with all our friends. We will miss them all! I am sure we will all get together again.

Here are Madison and Kinsley taking a picture after library time. Maggie was wanting nothing to do with it.



We have had such a great summer. I am sure that this summer will sure go down in the books as fun!

WEEK SEVEN - QUICK AND FAST

We started off the week by going swimming with our friends Jenny and Will and they came over and played that afternoon. Maggie has really learned how to navigate the pool. She has been so brave and I am so happy. I have to watch her very close, so she won't go in by herself.

On Tuesday we headed out shopping with my friend from work Nichole and her daughter Anderson. We hit up Kid to Kid and our favorite cheep Mexican restaurant, El Chico. Maggie didn't do the best job, but mommy sure enjoyed her time and loved lunch.

Wednesday we hit up the duck pond. I was so worried Maggie was going to take a dive into the water. She would get so close. I just knew I was going to have to go in after her, and it freaked me out. I couldn't sleep that next night worried so much about it. After the duck pond, we headed out to the mall for a chance to play at the play park. Maggie just wanted to play on the couches.









On Thursday and Friday I had to go on my team leader retreat, so Maggie spent some time with her cousins and aunts. She had lots of fun. I did as well.

On Friday Jack's parents came in town for the weekend. We had lots of fun with Nana and Gandy. We love when they come to visit!

Dining on Hibachi! Maggie had McDonald's and was not happy with the fire!


We did make it to the lake on Sunday. It was so much fun. Maggie had no problems wearing her life vest.

It's winding down for me. I am very sad. We are making the most of our time together.