Back to School For These Two

We have a middle schooler and a 2nd grader! Xiera's started 5th grade and rides the school bus with the big middle and high schoolers. She was VERY excited while I was a bit nervous!

She wanted a spikey Mad Max book bag this year because she is a super cool middle schooler now.

Zella is a 2nd grader now and this is her first year riding the bus all by herself without her big sis. She was equally excited!

She didn't get her book bag and lunch box until the following week so she borrowed her sister's old beach bag for the first day which worked out good while waiting patiently for her brand new Frozen book bag with matching lunch box.

Now she is officially all set for this year.

Last Day of School

Both Xiera and Zella's last day of school was today. They wanted to go out in style with Frozen hairstyles. Xiera's hair was reminiscent of Elsa's while Zella's was very similar to Anna's.

They have grown so much since their first day of school.

Xiera will be going into the 5th grade in the fall and Zella will be a second grader. They both did very well this year. Zella received all plus's on her report card which is equivalent to all A's in the first grade.

Xiera got honor roll 4 quarters in a row and raised her B in Math to an A.

We are so proud of the both of them.

CRAZY Hair Day!

Today is CRAZY Hair Day at school today. We had a bit of fun and used lots of color. My youngest daughter, Zella, wanted to have rainbow hair like a unicorn so I used some pastel chalk I found at Joanne Fabrics. I used some pinks, blues, greens, a little yellow, some orange and a bit of purple. I used the flat iron to set the color, and curled some sections so her hair would resemble a real unicorn mane. I sprayed all of her hair with silver glitter and then to top it off, I crocheted a very majestic unicorn horn and attached it to a headband for her to wear. Instant Cuteness!!

My oldest daughter, Xiera, wanted cupcake pigtail buns for her hairstyle. I put her hair up into pigtails and sprayed a can of hot pink hair color onto both pigtails. (I probably should have used 2-3 cans instead of just the one since her hair is so long and thick.) I then braided her pigtails and cut a hole on the bottom of two cupcake cases. I threaded the cupcake cases onto each braid and then wrapped her braids into buns. I used hair ties and hair pins to fasten. I finished the "cupcakes" off by topping them with little red pom pom cherries. I threaded red floss through them and tied them onto the bun centers. I then sprayed silver glitter onto both cupcake buns and she was ready to go.


They were so excited and silly while waiting for the bus this morning.

What a fun day for them!

My Little Geeky Chick

I had made this Geeky Chick Scarflette awhile back and sort of *GASP* forgot about it! I had my daughter model it for me yesterday evening and she really brought it to life.

I know that I am partial to this cutie patootie, but she does make the most adorable little bookworm in those glasses.

I plan to add this to my Etsy store, later on this week.

Back To School They Go!

Today was the girls first day back to school! They were both very excited and a little nervous. Xiera is now a fourth grader. She told me that when you are in fourth grade, backpack book bags are out and messenger bags are in. I found her cute messenger bag on Artfire.com. The bunny is the artwork of Chibibunny.

Zella insisted on dressing up for this special day and picked out a zebra printed dress to wear. She said she wanted to look fancy for her first day of first grade. She wanted a unicorn book bag this year and I was able to find one at Hanna Andersson with the lunch bag to match.

They wore their fancy footwear that they picked out.

And off they went onto that big yellow bus.

First Day of Kindergarten

Zella's first day of kindergarten was today and although I have been looking forward to this day, being a stay at home mom for over 8 years, I ended up being a crying mess for most of the morning. I have noticed myself checking the clock every 20-30 minutes anticipating the time that I can break this strange childless silence that I am not exactly used to.

Hubby and I took the girls to school this morning. On the way there, I could hear Xiera giving her little sister a pep talk. "There is no talking in the halls and if anyone is mean to you, just ignore them!"

I have to say that was wonderful advice for Zella since ignoring is something she hasn't quite mastered yet. Zella is my little brute and if anyone or anything is bugging her, you can rest assure that she will let them and everyone around know.

Zella was so excited once we arrived in her class. She put her book bag and lunch box into her very own locker and then found her name on one of the tables and sat down ready to learn.

Leaving her there was so bittersweet. She is my baby and yet she isn't. She is such a big girl now. I look forward to hearing all about her first day this afternoon. :)

First Day of 3rd Grade

Xiera starts 3rd grade today! She was very nervous since it is her first day in the "New" elementary school building that is combined with the junior high and high school. I have to say that I am a bit nervous for her.

Of course she has Team Awesome on her side (The Powerpuff Girls)

Zella starts kindergarten on Friday!

Wordless Wednesday-First Day of Pre-Kindergarten

Wordless Wednesday- First Day of Second Grade

Wordless Wednesday-First Day of First Grade

Off She Goes

This morning my big kindergartener got on the school bus for the first time. She was so excited. I, on the other hand, was a crying mess.
When it came time daddy, Zella, and I all walked Xiera down the driveaway and waited for the bus to arrive.
When the bus arrived, she was all smiles and ready to get on! I am really in awe over the above picture I took. That natural lens flare is really spectacular!
She gave me a quick kiss and hug, waved to Zella and daddy, and walked up those bus stairs. She then gave me a quick pose, and walked on back to take her seat.

The bus rolled away, and we all waved bye, while I wiped away many bittersweet tears. :)

Once we got back inside, Zella and I enjoyed some delicious cinnamin rolls with fresh blueberries.

MMMMMMMM.........YUMMY!

Zella's eye seems to be doing much better. She still has a very small chalazion on her upper eyelid. It came back after her second surgery, but it is very small and hard to see and isn't swollen at all. We think it will go away on it's own. We are still applying her meds, and warm compresses. She has had a few go away on their own so hopefully this one will too! ;)

With Love,
Lindsay

My Big Girl's First Day

Today was Xiera's first day of Kindergarten. She had mixed emotions this morning of nervousness and excitement. She picked out the outfit she wanted to wear the night before. Her style; COMFORT! She is anti jeans and all about the comfy cotton pants. Her favorite hairstyle: Out of her face and back in one of her FAVORITE headbands. Her book bag and lunch bag: Disney Princesses, OF COURSE!


Daddy and I decided to take her on her first day instead of her getting on the bus. On her way to school, you could tell she was so excited. She had the biggest smile on her face. When we entered her classroom, she went and found her cubby, and hung up her jacket, bag and lunch bag and went to show off her new clothes to her teacher. I then took a few more pics of my big girl; notice the pose.....so hilarious.


Then we said our good byes and were on our way. We turned around to get one more quick look and saw her sitting on the bean bag looking at a book while waiting for the rest of her friends to show up, and we left. I didn't cry, YET. I probably will be balling my eyes out the day she gets on the bus for sure! I can't wait to hear how her first day went later on today! I am so proud of her.

With Love,
Lindsay