The Transition to Full-Day Preschool

And what a transition it has been. After being with Nanna during the day for the past 3 years, this change has been challenging to say the least! But we keep praying that Elia will continue to feel safe and secure with her new friends and teachers! It's a little tough when mommy drops her off, but the report from her teachers is that she's having fun and is very active with her new friends. She sure is ready for 5:00 to come around...and I have to admit, I am, too!!!


First day of school...one of FIVE different uniforms she wears during the week! But I'm not bitter...




I told her if she would eat her breakfast, there would be a "first day of school suprise" waiting for her in the car. She loves the movie, Ice Age right now. These are the characters on each Pez dispenser. She loves Pez. In fact she says our last name is Pez. Tellez, Pez...pretty close actually!




Elia warming up to her new friends and her new classroom. She drew me a picture to take to work. It's the sun with a few stars in the sky. I shall cherish it always...

Girl's Day Out at Frank Buck Zoo

While Daddy was visiting Julian this weekend, Elia and I decided to head north to the Frank Buck Zoo. What a great little hidden treasure in North Texas! This zoo is small, very well maitained, and absolutely beautiful. Elia actually fed a giraffe by hand! She also fed the baby goats! Afterwards we had a picnic in the park and played on the playground. Perfect weather, perfect day.

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Happy Birthday, Julian!

Julian turned 11 this summer! We celebrated with a birthday breakfast in Arkansas, and then opened gifts when we returned home from the long 4th of July weekend.

Slip n' Slide!

My brother and I had a slip n' slide when we were young, and it was great to see Elia and Julian having a great time on their own slip n' slide while at my parent's home in Bella Vista. They were cracking themselves up as the slid down the hill into the pool! Sorry Nana, I think I know now how the pool got the hole!!!

Fun fishin'

Chris took us out on the boat over the 4th of July weekend. Only a couple of little fish were tempted by our bait, but we enjoyed just being out on the water!

The big 4-0!

We celebrated by brother, Chris' 40th birthday while in Bella Vista for the 4th of July.