Back to School

Victoria's first day of school.... She is in 5th grade at St. John's Catholic School.  We can't wait for her plaid skirt to come in.  I am really wanting her to wear knee-high socks and Mary Janes.  Can't you hear her now, "No way, Mom!"

Molly is in third grade at BPA.  She is so excited to have her very own desk.  Tables are for babies!  Isn't she big?

He's here!

John Corban

June 14, 2013 at 3:17

7 pounds, 12.5 ounces, 19 inches long.

 Colton, 23 months

 Molly, 8 years old

Victoria, 10 years old

School Projects

 Molly as Helen Keller in the second grade "Wax Museum".

Victoria's project for about the Seminoles.  (The tribe not the football team.... GO NOLES!) 

Christmas Morning

Colton is excited.  He just isn't sure why. 

Victoria got the tent she asked Santa for.... she was sure to specify that she would share it with the whole family. 

 Molly's make-up case.  (She asked Santa to build her one that had a mirror that automatically extended out of the case.  She also asked for a diary that you could swipe open with a key card.  He sent her a letter explaining that her requests might possibly be a good design to start on for future toys, but that it wasn't possible to get them created just for her this year.)

 Colton loved his truck even before it was put together!

Christmas Cheer

 Victoria plays at the Panama City Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

 Molly poses before singing in the Christmas Program at school.

Colton's first Christmas musical at Woodlawn.  Precious!

 Molly held the star of Bethlehem.

Victoria was Mary.  She took her part very seriously.  It was perfect.

Spooky?

First Day of School

Molly (2nd Grade), Colton (day care), Victoria (4th Grade)

Today was a big day.  Molly and Victoria were excited to get back to school and see their friends again.  Colton was headed to Woodlawn CDC to start his first year in "school".

End of the Year

Victoria and Molly show off their awards on stage for the end-of-the year award's ceremony. Look out summer, here they come!

Holy Cow- She's NINE!

Victoria just celebrated her ninth birthday. She is such a joyous part of our lives that I truly can't remember life without her. (Cliche, I know!) It is hard not to think how much things will change over the next nine years. One thing is for sure- I am NOT ready for any of it.

Reindeer Race

It's that time of year- when we have so much to do and the list just keeps growing. Last weekend, we spent the entire weekend running (literally, at times) from event to event.

Victoria ran in her first ever 5K and did great!  We both joined other girls who were in the school's Girls on the Run club at St. Andrew's State Park for the Reindeer Race.

Those colorful charms on her necklace are little feet- one for each mile she ran this semester in training.  Way to go Victoria!

Vocabulary Parade

 Victoria was a consumer for the school's vocabulary parade. A very appropriate choice if you ask me!

Back to School

Today was the first day of school. Victoria is now a third grader, and Molly is proud to be a first grader. The girls were so excited to get back to school and see their friends. I was excited for them and thoroughly enjoyed being one of "those" moms who walked her kids to class pushing a stroller and promptly drove home.  Wow!  What a different experience. This was the first time in 15 years that I didn't have a class to prepare for and greet on the first day of school. It is bittersweet. But, I am ready to enjoy my mommy time with all three of my kids.

Little Brother

There is no time for a post... sleep when the baby sleeps, right?  But, I thought I would a take a minute to post a few pictures since I know that's all anyone wants to see anyway! At some point I will recount the joyous day that we welcomed Colton into our family. For now, we are taking it one day at a time. We are so blessed!  Thank you for all of your well wishes; I can't wait for you to meet him in person.

Click on the picture to view the Smilebox scrapbook.

P.S. There are some really cute pictures on the hospital website, too. Click the link: Hospital Photo Shoot. You may need the password: LittleBrother