September 10, 2009

More Birthday Wishes


When we think of snuggling,
Of frivoling, and fun,
We miss you, Nannie Barbara,
Because you are Number One!

Love, Julianne and Nicole

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September 07, 2009

A Card for my Teacher




PS: You may wonder, why the rats instead of cats? Rats moved into #1 this weekend when Tao, an adorable baby rat, joined our menagerie. Her dad bought Tao for Julianne (and mom!) when we visited the animals at Pendergrass Flea Market. Pics soon...

September 02, 2009

"I Can Point, Click, and Surf YouTube!"

A developmental milestone that didn't exist when I was five.

Here are two of her favorites:

She

Today in Art Class

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August 10, 2009

First Day of Kindergarten


Waking up at 5:30 is rough


Nervous and excited...

and still a bit sleepy!

Bus Stop


Everybody watched her maiden voyage on a school bus! Thanks to Nannie Barbara for all these wonderful pics.

Sasha likes to bark at large vehicles going by, but Julianne insisted that she join us.


We cross carefully. My heart and prayers go out to the family of Suk Maya, the little girl in Clarkston who was killed this week crossing the street with her mother to get on the bus.

In the Halls

These three mouseketeers from the neighborhood squeezed into the same seat together!

She rode the bus, but then we met her at the school to walk her to her room. (I know, I know!)


Heads down, hands grasped for comfort, they seem to think they're marching into doom!

Got to love the water turtles' antics.

Brown's Bears


She's very excited about kindergarten as a Brown's Bear!


Mom is in awe of the concept and execution of this beautiful outdoor classroom sponsored by the PTO.

Cafeteria orientation.

New Classroom





And so, the year begins.


June 08, 2009

Graduation Day!



April 05, 2009

Happy Birthday Mimae!


The gang gathered at Kani House today to celebrate Mimae's birthday.

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March 31, 2009

The Birthday Girl


Julianne was really excited about turning five, and had a great time partying with her friends Sunday afternoon at Chuck E. Cheese. We were so glad that everyone invited was able to come! The kids enjoyed pizza, cake, games, and a special appearance from The Big Cheese himself. (And Mom enjoyed leaving the mess behind.) Thanks everyone for making it such a special day.

P.S. The next morning, she woke up and ran upstairs to check with Mimae: "Am I still five?"

March 24, 2009

At the Playground with Maddie




At the Playground with Sydney




Building Lady Grey


For my birthday, Nannie Barbara took me to Build-A-Bear and I got to make and adopt my own kitty cat! I picked out her colors and clothes and promised to take good care of her. This was so much fun. We even have matching pajamas for slumber parties, and she is my new favorite cat. Thank you, Nannie Barbara!


March 13, 2009

The New Room


Hooray, the renovations are complete! This is how Julianne's new playroom looked for three seconds when it was brand-new, around Christmas. It is an awesome space for a growing girl, and it has been such a household relief to finally have "a place for her stuff." We are so grateful.