Kaitlyn's Hair Cut

Kaitlyn and I had a little Friday night outing last week.  We headed out to get her hair cut.  We had been meaning to do this for a long time, but just never had the time.  Kaitlyn's main goal was to have her haircut like her cousin Hailey's, so they could be twins.

Kaitlyn's first hair cut at a salon!

Making the first cut.

A little blow out!

All 6" inches of hair that we had cut off.

The finished product!

On our way home Kaitlyn said that she is not happy her hair doesn't look like Hailey's.  I said.. it does.  She began to explain to me that she wanted her hair to be more puffy and white like Hailey's and now they can't be twins.  (Hailey has some natural curls (puffy) and her hair is blonde, but is the same length as Kaitlyn's now.)

I am just happy that bath time can be more enjoyable without the dreaded crying while I brush out all the snarls. 

Mayer Fire Open House

We had an open house at the fire station on Saturday.  Gavin loved all the fire trucks, cop cars, and helicopters.  He wanted to climb in and push all the buttons.  Here are some pictures from the day.

Gavin and mommy trying out the fire house. 

Gavin checking out the fire truck.  I wonder what this button does?

What about this?

Kaitlyn trying the fire house.

Kaitlyn in the smoke house.

Kaitlyn's First Day of Kindergarten

Today was the big day!  Kaitlyn's first day of Kindergarten!  She started at a new school too!  Her teacher is Mrs. Shaw and we already love her. 

Kaitlyn was so excited for school.  She ate all her breakfast, brushed her teeth, let me do her hair, got dressed without one compliant.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is the start of a great school year.

Attempt #1 with a picture of Kaitlyn and Gavin!

Attempt #2 with a picture of Kaitlyn and Gavin!

Attempt #3 - I guess we will just have to wait until next year for a 1st day of school picture of them both.

Kaitlyn and Nana!

I drove her to school today and on our way... I told her to always say Thank you, ask for help, and have fun.  I explained that is okay to ask for help if she can't open her lunch snacks or water, but she would just need to ask for help.  She replies... "Mom, I know how to open my yogurts and plus I know what to do at school.  I don't need any help."  I guess that means she is ready for school.

She had a great day at school.  We didn't learn too much about what she did, but here are some highlights.

*They had bus safety and she got to go out the back door of the bus.  She got a school bus keychain for   being a good bus rider.  She also said this was so much fun.

*She went to music and the teacher just played the piano.  They went to gym too. (Not sure what they did.)

*They didn't get to play on the iPods.  (Our referendum passed so each student will have access to an iPad during the school year.)

Here are some quotes from Kaitlyn:

I asked her if she ate all her lunch.  She said that a girl took her sandwich and than she didn't eat it because it has the other girls germs on it.  (Not sure if I should be worried about kids stealing sandwich's just yet.)

While talking to Grandma and Grandpa on the phone... she said "I had a long day, I really don't want to talk about it."

She loves school and when she came home she played nicely with her barbies while we made dinner.

Kaitlyn's 5th Birthday & Party

Well, my baby is 5 years old and heading to Kindergarten in a few weeks.  WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?  It seems like not too long ago we were in Alexandra for the weekend when to our surprise Kaitlyn made her appearance.  We have been blessed with such an amazing daughter.

Kaitlyn is a great big sister to her little brother Gavin.  She reads to him after his nap, calms him down if he is upset, and is always watching out for him.  Of course she can be a little too mothering to him and he sure does let her know.  Kaitlyn loves playing with her baby dolls and stuff animals, riding her bike around the neighborhood, swimming, boating, camping, and of course making us laugh with her quick responses.

At her 5 year wellness check she was:
Height - 43 1/8 inches - 55%
Weight - 40 lbs. - 51%

This past Sunday the 19th (her actual birthday) we had a little birthday party for Kaitlyn.  We invited my family and some friends to help celebrate.  (We are having another birthday party for Kaitlyn with Nate's family this weekend.)  As a request from Kaitlyn we rented a bouncy house for the day. 

This was the best picture I could get with all her friends.

(Colten, Roland, Kaitlyn, Gavin, Vincent, Kennedy, and Annika)

Getting ready to blow out her birthday candle.

Waiting for everyone to sing happy birthday.

Blowing out her candle!

Kaitlyn and Aunty Anny!

The cousins!  Gavin (18 months), Kaitlyn (5), Brady (5 months)

The best picture we could get of all 5 of us.

Kaitlyn's birthday flowers and balloon.

Kennedy and Gavin - They were born a few days apart.

Gavin and Cousin Brady.

Baby Kallen came to party too!

"Okay Kennedy... this is what we are going to do."

"So what do you think of the plan?"

"Good, I am glad we can make this happen."

Aunty Nikki and Brady

Playing in the bouncy house!

Aunty Anny and Gavin

More bouncing with friends.

Opening Presents

Mom, stop taking pictures... I just want to open my presents.

It was a great day!  Our little girl is 5 and ready to start taking on the world.