because so many of you asked...

...we made it through the first day of school!!  I am so thankful for everyone who checked on us after my last {apparently tear provoking} post.  My default setting is transparency and honesty, so I was just baring my troubled heart...

I couldn't get to the school and get my arms around those girls quick enough! When I saw their face, I felt so much relief and their sweet smiles assured me of a great day!

Today was another big day around here - Addie's first day of ballet...

{these pictures were taken with a phone, so excuse the quality}

Ellee has been undecided as to whether ballet was "her thing" or not.  {Her words exactly!}  But after seeing all the beautiful ballerinas today, she has decided that she wants to "give it a try."  We shall see...

And just because he hasn't been mentioned in a few posts, here's a glimpse at our other little munchkin. This is what Sam does when you say "smile!" He keeps us laughing...

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