First Day of School

Well, the morning didn't go quite as I planned but we made it! Avery was not happy with the outfit I chose last night for her to wear. So she was extremely cranky all morning. Riggs on the other hand woke up HAPPY!! He didn't even mind that he was going to have to wear a tshirt as opposed to a golf shirt (his preferred shirt everyday!)

Riggs rode with Tim and Avery rode with me...this made Avery very happy. "big girls ride with mommy, and big boys ride with Daddy" Hope she is ok with Daddy bringing them from here on out!

Once in the classroom, Avery was sad, Riggs was just a little sad. They both wanted me to stay. Then we saw our friend George! That was exciting. I loaded up their cubbies with their new Dearie blankets! Then we headed out...Avery just cried for a few minutes.

My Happy Boy! He looks a little tired, we are gonna have to work on going to bed a little earlier!

Saying cheese...just not looking at the camera. Avery insisted on the hat. And we have to wear fast shoes. Mommy is gonna need to do some shopping for "school" clothes!

Riggs going in for the hug!

And no we did not fix hair this morning!

Geaux Tigers....and Wildcats!

Playing at Aunt B's

Yesterday after school Anne had an important errand to run and need help with the twins.  I eagerly offered to watch them since it has been so long since they have come over to play!   The kids had a great time playing and Charlotte loved having more "students" around to play school. 

Looks like Riggs and Avery take after their mama!

But not too surprising, Avery won out and got the treasured toy!

Aunt B, how do I eat this cheese and suck on my nu-nu?

Let's see...like this?

Why isn't this working!?

Much better.  One at a time.

Riggs loved his "ball" (a balloon) and loved tossing it up in the air.

The coolest cook in town.

What?  This is how Aunt Clair does it.

Poor Riggs had enough of these loud ladies and kept running to the front door.  He would hang on the door handles and cry, "Mama!  Mamaaaaa!"

Trying to put on the sun glasses like Sister.

One handsome dude!

Avery watching Charlotte eat very closely.  She studied Charlotte for a good two minutes before she tried eating her own dinner.

Okay, okay. I think I can do this.

Success!  BIG bite!

Riggs on the other had needed me to load his spoon, but after that he took over....unless Aunt B happened to put a carrot on his spoon. He is not a fan of carrots and would shoo away any spoonful that had a visible carrot.

Big bite for Riggs.  Either he is scared of my cooking or he tasted the carrot I snuck in there.  I'm going with the carrot!

Hey!  Where did all those loud girls go?

Shhhh...don't tell them I am enjoying the peace and quiet.

Caroline's 2nd birthday party

This morning was Caroline's second birthday party at the zoo.  The twins had a blast despite the heat and enjoyed climbing around on the big play set. 

Here are some moments captured by Aunt B and Mama.

Avery having a blast

Avery getting kisses from Daddy.

Avery, the very serious lion

Riggs, the silly lion

Avery (still serious), Frances, Charlotte, and Riggs (more interested in posing behind the lion)

Down da Bayou fun

We all went Down da Bayou for Ryker's first birthday.  While Anne helped Kelly with setting up for the party and Tim went golfing, the twins hung out with me, my girls, and my 3 nieces.  They had a blast!

Aunt B, I will walk to that street!  You can't stop me!

Riggs laughing at the big girls tumbling.

Double the trouble

Friday morning I watched the twins while Anne ran a quick errand (and for those of you wondering if she ever helps me out...she does.  That afternoon, in fact.  She just doesn't blog about it!).  Anne wasn't gone for two seconds before Avery and Riggs were up on our mini trampoline. 

Double the trouble!

Can we jump like the big girls?

Please Aunt B!

Try to say no to my big, bright eyes.

This is so much fun!

And boy does it feel good on the gums.

Good idea Riggs.

What?! It's not for teething?

Frances comforting Riggs after I picked up the trampoline. 

Avery and Riggs's 1st birthday

Through the eyes of Aunt B....

the "big" cake

party favors and hats

the tags on the party favors

Sweets, sweets and more sweets

Miia and Avery pre-party

Avery in a custom Dearie dress

Not so sure of what Ryker is up to...

...as he goes in to get your hat!

Not too happy about that!

One proud mama!

Riggs up from his nap.

Riggs' cake

Avery's cake

Riggs is not so sure about the cake.

Nor is Avery for that matter...

...but she is ALL about the attention from the big girls!

What about me?

Looks like Abi has gotten into some cake.  Notice the white crumbs on her ear?

Ryker tuckered out from all the festivities!