First Day of Preschool

And there she goes...

Opening New Doors

Ok, maybe not literally since these are the same doors we use to go to Sunday School each week, but for Kate they now represent a new part of her life; K2 preschool.

Kate starts a Tuesday/Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) preschool program this week and this Tuesday she was very excited to go and meet her new friends and teachers at open house.

She got her very own Salem Weekday Preschool "backpack".

And a name tag on her cubby.

And some quality meet and greet time with some of her classmates, Ms. Kristi, her teacher, and playdough!

Of course Ella is in her class and here they are posing as the big girls they are...

I can't believe that on Thursday I will be leaving this little cutie at school for the first time!

Wishing Every Day Was Like a Day At The Beach

2 Months, 12 Days, 22 hours, and 30 Minutes

Is exactly how long it has been since my last post. Let's just say this past week things have been settling down around the Hinton House and hopefully we will be back on track with the blog!

Well, I've been trying/planning on getting family pictures made since last fall and it hadn't worked out (haircuts, seasons, weather, etc.) until this past weekend. I'm very excited to share these pictures with you but unfortunately they will only be available for viewing for 4 more days. After that they will be taken off the site and unavailable for viewing or purchase.

Here are the details on how to check out the pics:

• Go to www.jennmcpherson.com
• Click on proofing
• Enter your e-mail address
• Enter hinton as your password

I think Jenn did a wonderful job capturing our family! Hope you enjoy!

Oogly Boogly

Kate and her Uncle Robby have a special way of communicating.

That's a Mouthful

Kate, how many puffs can you fit in your mouth??

Oh, ok... that is how many!

Make sure to chew them up good.

What can I say... She loves her puffs :)

Way, Way Overdue

Well, a lot has been going on the last couple of weeks to say the least. Sorry it's been so long since I posted last. When Kate doesn't nap well, I don't get computer time! Thanks to my blackberry I can at least get e-mails :) I hope to get everyone up to date very soon.

For now I just want to share these cute pictures and story.

Kate and I had to go by Sears the other day to pick up some vacuum cleaner bags and while we were at Southlake Mall I had to show Kate the carousel. First, we just stood and watched as the other children took turns riding. Then Kate started dancing to the sweet little music and I had to let her ride. Anyone who knows Kate, knows that she usually has no fear but today was a little different. Once we got on and strapped her in I took three steps back to take this picture and she became petrified. I don't know if she was afraid of falling or being "alone" on the ride but she was not having it. As the ride started she wanted to stay on the horse but also wanted to cling (ok, it was more like a death grip) to my neck as I stood by her. Needless to say we were some sort of scene. Kate's body going up with the horse, her arm and head staying stationary with me, me trying to move with the ride that was already at my shoulder level so she wouldn't strangle me, me trying to convince Kate to hold onto the pole, all while the other moms watch and wave to their smiling, laughing children.

These are the pictures I took right before she "realized" she didn't like carousels:

I'll just leave it at that. No need to elaborate on the next, not so pretty, 5 minutes. :)