Nolan's 1st Day of School

Nolan started pre-school August 30. He wasn't real thrilled with the idea, but had seen Alli and Cole head off to school every morning for a week and didn't like being left behind. Although, he seemed somewhat excited all morning, I never imagined he would do as well as he did his first day.

Here he is standing by the tree we almost always take the 1st day of school pictures by.

Then he took off with Alli and Cole walking to the bus stop. When I took this picture, I realized he thought he was going to ride the bus and go to their school. How was I going to break the news to him that I was going to take him to another school? He actually took the news pretty well and told me on the way to school how he knew his friends were going to "wuv" his new backpack and shoes. ;)

When we got to his new classroom, he started to act really unsure about staying. Then his teacher told him that he gets to be the 1st line leader. Whew! Another disaster diverted! Good thing he has heard Cole talk about how he loves to be the leader.

He had a great day with no tears! Way to go, Nolan!

Nolan's 4th Birthday

A few weeks ago, Nolan turned 4. Hard to believe, I know! We always try to make their birthday as special as they are and this is how Nolan spent his day (which actually spilled into the next day so the grandparents could help him celebrate).

First thing we did was bake his birthday cake. His contribution was pouring in the ingredients and licking the beater. ;)

After picking up Cole from school, we went to his favorite "jumpy place" to play and run off some energy in the air conditioning. Here he is with his favorite super hero, Batman!

Nolan, Cole and Daddy all coming down the slide together. Doesn't look like they are having much fun, does it?!?! ;)

Here's our 'big' man showing us his muscles.

Then we went to supper and Nolan ordered his favorite Macaroni and Cheese. Love the stuffed cheek smile here!

The next day we finished his cake and had his party.

He tried to hide behind the cake when we sang Happy Birthday. Silly boy!!

He didn't shy away from blowing out the candles, though.

He is pretty proud of his new bike and helmet he got. At first, he was just excited about the horn that came with it and our ears got a workout. After a few days of riding it, he quickly learned how to spin around in front of our house with the other kids.