It is done!

Well, except for a few "details" in Claire's room, the new room project is done.
Everyone seems to be happy with their new rooms.

Avery loves her big girl room, except at night, when it's time to sleep!
It is fun to play in though......

Avery's new bed and armoire

She loves her new pictures and butterfly nightlight!

Still needs a bookshelf, but it's a work in progress......

Ella beautiful "fairy" room. Plenty of storage, we hope!

Claire's awesome and cool big kid room.

Plenty of room for her books and swim ribbons!

All in all, we couldn't be happier. I love walking by

each of the girls' rooms and seeing a little bit of their

personality on display. I can't believe that I am a

mom of 3 big girls! What a blessing!

I have 3 kids.....

When people ask me how many kids I have I say, "3. Two big girls and the baby."
Well, no more. Today, I have 3 big girls!


We spent the weekend painting, moving, packing, unpacking, sorting, storing, and building to create 3 "big-girl" rooms for our angels.


Our goals:
Claire - new pink room, new desk, no more bunk bed
Ella - new storage, new dresser, no more armoire
Avery - new art work, new bed, new dresser, no more changing table, no more crib


My goals:
Don't cry through the whole thing!


Here are some before and during pics as the process began:



Tearing down the bunk bed, finally!!



Ella's room. Where does she get all this stuff?!



Storing, sorting, and passing down....



My baby's room. We have used this crib and changing
table for all 3 girls. I'm sad to see it go, and yet also
excited for the future.


No more changing table. Too bad I can't
say the same for the diapers!

The process has begun. A few tears here, but not too bad.

Avery and Jack were "great" helpers!

Stay tuned for the After pics. They are beautiful!

Avery's Preschool Parade

One of the best things about my part-time job as an Academic Advisor is that Avery gets to go to preschool at the Child Development Center.
This place is amazing!
The teachers and staff are incredible.
They have the best activities and facility.
And, best of all, they do cool stuff! This year they celebrated the Week of the Young Child.
As part of the celebration, the kids participated in a parade around campus!
Avery enjoyed dressing in her favorite princess dress and walking around, but she held on to the candy for herself!