1st of Many Mini Reunions

Back in April we started planning when we would be able to see some of our Oregon friends after we graduated from school. We came to the conclusion that Labor Day Weekend was perfect and booked the Sunriver House. I have been looking forward to this trip since then! We had such a great time! We talked, ate, hot tubbed, dancing, shopping, played outside, swam, talked, laughed, hiked, golfed, stayed up late, rode bikes, and talked some more. It's so hard making new friends (which we need to work harder at), it was so nice to feel comfortable again around such great friends. No awkward conversations, just fun! Friday we got there around 3:30 and the Smith's rolled in at 8. Addy was so, so excited to see Spencer and Nellie. We decided to let all the kids sleep in the bunkroom together. Addy and Spencer were on the top bunks and as we were putting them to sleep Spencer turns to Addy and says "We didn't get a chance to talk much today, let's talk!" So, we left them alone. After going in many times to try to get them to stop talking and playing they finally went to bed at 11:30 pm! That's like the latest that Addy has ever gone to bed. haha I was so happy for her to be with her friends again! I wish I would have gotten pictures of them in their beds. Just like most fun occasions, I wish I would have taken more pictures.

Preschool

After much debating I decided that it would be a great idea to put Addelyn in preschool this year.  After moving to a new place she needs to make some new friends and have some structure in her life again.  So, I signed her up at Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool.  Everyone here raves about how great it is.  Addy's Aunt Tess even went there when she was little!  Last Friday, we had a popsicle social at the school where Addy got to go in and meet her teachers and get acquainted with the classroom.  TOTAL FAILURE!  Addelyn has always been super independent.  Never had a problem with leaving us for any reason, until now!  She clung to us, didn't want to participate in story time, and didn't want anything to do with the other kids.  She was "that kid" that everyone is talking about.  When it was time for popsicles they passed them out and Addy was so mad because she wanted a pink one and got a blue one.  The girl sitting across the table from her got a pink one, which made it way worse!  She threw a huge crying, screaming fit!  Crazy! 
Don't let this picture deceive you, it was right before she got her popsicle. :)  

Tyler and I have been trying to hype up preschool ever since.  We talk about all the toys, the snack time, the story time, the playground, her teacher, etc.  Whenever we talk about it Addy seems super excited!  She even seemed super excited this morning while taking pictures. 
Today was her first official day!  I walked her up and she immediately clung to me and wanted me to pick her up.  I picked her up and went into her classroom.  She buried her head in my shoulder.  I walked her around the room asking her what she wanted to play with, when we got to the blocks she quickly got down and started happily playing.  I gave her a kiss and said goodbye.  Success!!!  Not so fast... When I went to pick her up, I asked Miss Tammy, her teacher, how it went.  She told me Addelyn did great! until... Miss Tammy looked at her.  Big mistake!  Addelyn had a screaming, crying, major fit and took awhile to calm down.  Miss Tammy also said Addy had a little trouble listening (one of my main reasons for putting her in preschool).  Miss Tammy told me that she is just going to have to be a little firm with Addy and that she knows that Addy is a very smart kid.  I told her that was fine and we would see her next week!  Let's hope that it gets better as Addy becomes more comfortable.  They have a 6 week probationary period to let the kids adjust... so let's hope she improves before then! :) 

She looks so grown up!  After I dropped her off, I may or may not have shed a few tears in the car.  I didn't think it would be hard for me at all, but it was!  I didn't know what to do with myself for those 2 hours. 

Umatilla County Fair and Rodeo

We love this time of year! Hermiston is on the Pro Circut Rodeo route and they come to town for a week every year. This year we made it to the parade. Addy had a blast watching all the trucks, floats, horses, etc and gathering candy. Her candy bag probably weighed around 10 lbs. No joke!  

Wednesday night we went as a family to the rodeo Dr. Jones and his family.  We walked around the fair for a little bit before hand, checked out the animals, and ate dinner.  Addelyn had a blast watching the motocross act, mutton bustin, and horses.  We pawned her off on Nana and Papa around 9 so she could go to bed.  We had a great time and great seats! 

 

Thursday night we went again with Tyler's family and got a sitter for Addy.  Once again, it was a blast!