start of a new year

The girls started Grade 3 (Abigail) and Grade 5 (Emma) today. The start of a new school year is always exciting around here. (this is the first year that I haven't been teary dropping the girls off in the morning!) When I told them it was time for their pictures, they groaned and rolled their eyes at me. (mostly Emma)
Emma- "Do we have to do this EVERY year?!?"
Me- "Yup! Every year until you go off to University!"
Emma- "Did YOUR mother make you do this every year?'
Me- "Every year! You will appreciate it when you are older!"





I am just so proud of who they are growing into! I hope they have the BEST day!!

new room

Emma used to love whales. I mean, she was obsessed with them! So when she was about 5, we did her room to look like it was underwater and gave her a whale theme.



Now that she is 10, she wanted something a little bit more....grown up. Emma picked a comforter at Christmas time, and we finally chose the paint colours that will take her through the next few years. This is the "almost after" picture. We still need to decorate the walls, and put all the pictures/posters back up. But, so far, it's looking good!

summer lovin' girls