3D Printed: Toy Dog
3D printer black toy dog!
Shortly after getting his 3D printer Jake printed something special for each of the girls. Brina wanted a dog so he did a 3D print out of a black toy dog. She was so excited when the dog was finally printed! She carried her new dog around with her and it sits in a special place on her dresser. Thankful for Jake and what he does to make his girls feel treasured. For Karlie he printed a 3D rocket which was a perfect piece for her!
Brina showing me what her Dad printed just for her!
Her new little pup hanging out with her as we have family game night!
It is amazing to think that this was actually printed! So cool! Watching the printer is very mesmerizing.
Travel & Vacation: Notes on Display
Brina and Karlie hung all their notes from me on the wall outside their door.
Earlier this year I went on a trip and left the girls several notes to read while I was away. They had a note for about every other day that I was away from home. When I came back from my trip they had all their notes hanging next to their bedroom door so they could see and read them often. Writing the little notes to the girls has been a huge help as everyone transitions during our few days apart.
Brina line of notes
Karlie’s notes hanging up on the wall
One of Karlie’s sticky notes on the wall
Brina had a line of sticky notes that I had given her up on the wall too.
It was so cute to see that they treasured all the notes that I had written to them. The wall by their door was covered in cards and sticky notes. I was actually surprised at how many there were. Thankful for the sweet girls that I have been given and I pray that they know how much they mean to me.
Raising Multiples: First School Day of First Grade!
The girls recently started school, their first day of first grade went really well. After a wonderful summer together of traveling and memories we were getting them ready for school They were excited to go to school to learn and see their friends but also told me that they would miss their time at home, (aw….such sweethearts)! Here’s a few snapshots from their first day of school.
First day of School lunches are packed and ready to go! This year we are packing lunches every day except Fridays, which is pizza or special lunch day. They were very excited about picking out and making food to pack in their lunches. I was impressed at how well they adjusted and how much initiative they took cleaning out their bags every day. The girls received their lunch bags from some great friends, they came in handy last year and again this year.
Brina's lunch Brina is our loves flowers, pink, orange, and anything girly so this is perfect for her. One of the concerns Moms with Twins, Triplets or higher multiples is making sure to develop their individuality. The girls were THRILLED to have different lunch boxes with their names on it.
Karlie's lunch One of Karlie’s favorite colors is black (she has loved space and planets for years)! These thoughtful gifts came from a good friend with triplets who has been a huge encouragement to me since she found out I was pregnant with the girls.
Notes we put into their school lunch on the first day of first grade! The girls see some of the “notes” that I send in Daddy’s lunch and always enjoy it when they get one as well. As a special surprise occasionally I will stick in a note to them. They both thanked us for their first lunch box “love note” of the school year!
Brina and Karlie ready for their first day of 1st grade! You would think that at this age it would be easy to get two kids to smile at the camera, ha! They were so worried that my taking pictures would make them late the first day of school. Don’t worry we made it with plenty of time to spare!
Brina's ready! Brina’s comment on the way to school this year was “”We will make some good friends today and have fun talking to our friends from last year!” Glad she is excited about seeing friends and making new ones.
Karlie's super excited to go to first grade! Karlie’s comment on the way to school this year was “So how many days until Summer break”! We had been counting down until the first day of school. She had such a fun summer together I think she was ready to start counting down until next summer.
Our notes to our sweet girls at breakfast! On their breakfast plates we wrote each of them a note to read while we were cooking breakfast.
Notes to our girls on the first day of school! They love getting notes and special days should be celebrated!
Hello cutie pies, your note from Mom and Dad on your first day of First Grade! Our first day of school note was M&M’s. The comment I got from them was “Silly Mommy” but they smiled reading the letter we wrote to them.
Love making our girls smile. The first day of first grade is a great day to celebrate! Life is short and my babies are growing up quickly. I want our girls to know how much we love them. These notes only take a few moments to write but can be a tremendous encouragement to them especially as they walk into a new classroom on the first day of school.
On the way to school! All buckled in and ready for school. Yes, I took the picture at a stoplight not while driving.
Beautiful first day of first grade for the girls! I was thankful to see the sun shining, a gorgeous blue sky, white puffy clouds and beautiful leafy trees on the way to school. We truly have much to appreciate in life.
Walking behind their teacher on their way to first grade, my babies are growing up! My big girls walking to their class by themselves, no assistance necessary from their Mommy.
School day is done, they love riding home on the bus. Thankful for their time to learn. Praying that their first grade year is a positive experience packed full of great educational fun.
