1st Grade!!!!

Shaylie started 1st Grade today! I can't believe that she'll be at school all day long. She was sooooo excited and nervous she could hardly stand it! Shalyie loves school and I'm sure she'll be at the top of her class again this year! We are so proud of her and her sister!

Shaylie in her outfit for the first day (striking a pose as usual)!

My two cute girls before leaving for school!

Shaylie outside her new classroom.

Shaylie with her teacher, Mrs. Olsen.

Although, if school makes them look like this we may reconsider............

McKinley's a yellow belt!

McKinley and Shaylie have both been taking Jiu Jitsu and loving it! Marc helps in their classes and they are both enjoying doing the stuff daddy LOVES! Both girls are doing exceptionally well in it and on August 11 McKinley was able to test and move up to a yellow belt in the Samurai Kids program! Shaylie started in the Samurai Kids program as well, but since she is doing so well and is big enough and old enough she is moving into the Youth program instead. Shaylie had more then enough stripes to earn her yellow belt in the Samurai Kids, but it takes more hours to get the yellow belt in the Youth program so she will test for her yellow belt in December sometime, hopefully Marc will get his purple belt at the same time! Here are a couple photos!

McKinley with her new belt, certificate and gum from grandma Jerri!

My Crazy Girls!!!!

Here are a few pics of my two girls, they should give you a glimpse into their personalities!

McKinley being the cheerleader!

Shaylie striking a pose!

Making daddy's new toy even cuter!!!!

Cruisin' with daddy!

Getting Started!

Marc and I have been married for 7 1/2 years and we have the two most beautiful daughters ever! Shaylie, our oldest, is going to be 7 years old on September 2, and McKinley, our youngest, turned 4 years old on May 7. Both our girls take jiu jitsu lessens and are having a blast hanging out with dad more! I work "part" time four mornings a week and spend the rest of my time being mom. I love the balance I have now between work and home, I still get the adult interaction I crave, but still get to be home most of the time with my girls. Shaylie will start 1st grade this year and can't wait to go to school all day long! McKinley will be in preschool and is absolutely psyched at the thought of "going to school"! Hope you enjoy our blog!