Beginning of the 2014 School Year!

A few days before school starts, the kids can meet their teachers, drop off supplies, see who is in their class- and the parents can work on the zillion forms that need to be done!

It is a big year in our house- Annalise is starting kindergarten, Alden is in 2nd grade and Adeline is in 3rd!  Asher, despite not going to Big School, is thrilled to have Miss Monica- this means that Miss Monica will have taught all 4 Perreca children and we couldn't be happier about that!!

She was SO excited and even a little nervous, but she did everything that she was asked, followed directions and totally rocked her first experience!!

Annalise has Mrs. Garcia- she seems so super sweet yet strict which is the perfect combo for Annalise!

Alden has Mrs. Blevins for 2nd grade- and we are SO happy!!  Adeline had Mrs. Blevins last year and we think that Mrs. Blevins is just an incredible teacher!  I was able to sneak in a lunch date with Alden before his orientation....

Addie has Miss Brinkley for 3rd grade!  Miss Brinkley just graduated and we are so excited to have a new teacher, full of enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and has plenty of energy!

And burried in the zillion forms was a picture of Annalise!!  In one of the publications about our County, Annalises picture  from the Scorpion 5K is featured!!  Mrs. Blevins took the picture and we are so excited that Annalise was chosen to represent her new school!!

The kids are SO excited- the year is already off to a fantastic start and it hasn't officially started yet!!

End of 2014 Summer

We have been busy soaking up the last of summer.  It's been a fantastic summer and it just flew by!  It's amazing at how much each kid has grown- both physically, emotionally, as well as in home-helping skills!  I could go on and on- but instead, here are some pictures!

Adeline learned how to sew- she made "pockets" for lots of people by hand, and then learned how to use my sewing machine!  Watch-out world- here comes the newest designer!  She helped sew new curtains for Mommy and Daddy's room!

Lots of snacks were eaten at the pool- popcorn was discovered to be an affordable treat from the snack bar!  Affordable meaning they could get it with a week's allowance and NOT have to share with others....

These two LOVE each other- most of the time....  Seriously, Adeline is, hands-down, the MOST amazing big sister- she knows just what to say/do to help any of her siblings!

Asher discovered tools- and he loves "fixing" things!  He also went a small nap-strike- thus laying on the floor....

Annalise's obsession with Hello Kitty is out of control!  She found a remnant of Hello Kitty fleece at a local craft store and begged Adeline to make her something- Addie made her a hat, scarf and a small blanket!  She has sweet pouring off her, and she wouldn't take the hat and scarf off at the pool....

Lots of Dates happened- this is just one time I was out with just Adeline- she shared her Sweet Frog gift card with her Mommy!  Heart of gold this child has!

We tried to, on many nights, read as a family.  The Jesus Storybook Bible and Ella Enchanted were 2 of the favorites!

During Teacher Work Week all 4 went back to Goddard- and they LOVED it!  Here they are enjoying brownie sundaes after The End of Summer Performance!

Annalise lost her first tooth!!  She was SO excited- and even more excited to buy her beloved Hello Kitty ice cream at the pool snack bar with her money from said Tooth Fairy!

All 4 kids came and helped me set-up my classroom for year 14 of teaching.

We met Parker- and we love him!  He was not only an amazing lifeguard, but he also is a fantastic babysitter! He knows exactly how to handle tantrums, fights, and high-energy levels!

Alden's Official 7th Birthday

Sunday, August 10th, at 8:15am, Alden officially turned 7!  The morning started with some gifts and the traditional Dunkin Donuts breakfast followed with NY bagels that MarMar and PopPop brought!

Lunch was at McDonalds, his choice!  Yum!

While the Little Kids napped, MarMar and PopPop treated him, as well as Mommy and Adeline, to Sweet Frog!

After ice cream, time was spent at the pool where he showed off his water skills!

Dinner was French Toast- his favorite!

It was a special day celebrating our favorite Alden!

Alden Through the Years- 1-7

Alden is such a sweet boy!  Here he is starting with the Big One!

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5- what a HUGE difference from 4! 

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Alden's Pirate 7th Birthday Party

The day after we came back from KC, we celebrated Alden's 7th birthday at the pool, Pirate style!!  The pool was practically empty except for another birthday party....  We were excited to celebrate Alden with our good friends!

Practically our own private pool!

Pizza, watermelon and lemonaid

Pirate cupcakes!

Surrounded by friends

Pirates ready to celebrate!

Going in for the loot after the pinata broke!

 Pirate Annalise and her look

Pirate Adeline and her look

Pirate Asher and his loot

Alden and his gifts!

Alden is a huge blessing and we are thankful for his spunk in our life!

Family Photo Shoot

While we were in Kansas City, I really wanted family pics!  Since a professional photographer could not be found for a fee I could stomach, I just snapped some myself.  The kiddos were mostly excited and I think they turned out ok...