First Day of School!!

I know I know, I'm behind.  Today was actually the third day of school.  But don't worry, the pictures I have to share are from the first day I just didn't get around to posting them until now (well the ones of Naomi at the end are from today so boo on me).

The boys were both very excited to return to school.  They both went to bed early and went right to sleep (you would have thought Santa was coming they went to bed so fast).  Noah woke up first and he ate his usual breakfast - cereal, while I made lunches.  Then Julian woke up and had his favorite meal - breakfast hamburger (croissant, egg, sausage and cheese).  They both got ready with no fussing and we were out of the house earlier than ever!  

By the time we got to Noah's new 2nd grade classroom he seemed pretty nervous.  He put his backpack and lunch box away and found his seat.  He had a timid look on his face and I knew he wasn't so sure he was going to like the new class or teacher.  But he said goodbye and I knew he would be fine by the first recess.  Then we ran off to Julian's room and made it by the skin of our teeth!  Of course their rooms are across campus from each other.  Julian was also shy and hid behind me as his Transitional Kindergarten teacher greeted him.  So I helped him put away his backpack and lunch box, we found his name tag and then found a table with an activity that Julian wanted to participate it…play dough!  He sat down and was happy to say goodbye to me.  Now I thought phew - that was a breeze!  So I headed to the office to turn in their emergency paperwork and then I realized Naomi had dropped her toy in Julian's class.  DOH!  So I snuck back in and had to look everywhere for it.  Julian didn't see me until the last minute and came running after me just to give me a hug and kiss Naomi.  Oh that kid just steals my heart every time.  

At the end of the day both boys had great reports!  Both are already quite fond of their teachers and have rekindled friendships and are making new friends quickly.  And in the last 2 days Julian has come home with 2 "Gotcha Cards" for being respectful and Noah came home with one for being respectful and responsible.  **Gotcha cards are given out to the kids when they are "caught" doing something good.  I  have a feeling it's going to be a great year.

Julian's face is classic in this picture!

In front of his door and the nerves set it

Feeling a little anxious

Welcome to TK Julian!

His favorite activity - play dough

Didn't take long for him to befriend his teacher (walking back to class from PE)

Naomi wanted a backpack too so she could be just like her brothers.  So we found her this mini one!

And she's basically the coolest almost-2 year old EVER!

I Met Captain Jack Sparrow….you're jealous, admit it

I'm not even going to bore you with words here, you probably already know the story…just look at the pictures.  And yeah - we all met him and he shook our hands and he loved Naomi and joked with Noah in his pirate voice.  He was a cool dude.

We did see some other celebrities as well!  So here are some more pictures of our "Magical Moment" at The Lone Ranger premiere in Disneyland!

Kids were stoked to wave at Mini Me!

Steven McQueen from The Vampire Diaries

Cal Ripken Jr

AMA fighter Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell

Kim Coates from Sons of Anarchy

Dominic Monaghan from Lost and Lord of the Rings

Tyler Posey from Teen Wolf

William Fitchner

Fake Johnny Depp - he had the crowd going crazy!  Then we all realized he was an imposter!

Actor from the Lone Ranger

Armie Hammer, The Lone Ranger!

First Day of Summer....SWIM LESSONS!!

The first official day of Summer and the kids are already having a great time!  Noah and Julian started their swim lessons out at the pool and my mom met us for lunch and swimming after!  Jamie came out to hang with us too!  We all enjoyed the sun (thankfully it decided to come out and shine on us) and the warm air.  The pool was so quiet, it was just us for the entire time we were there.  Noah and Julian played until their fingers were literally raisins.  I had to make an executive decision and take Naomi out of the pool because she was shivering and blue-lipped.  

I snapped a few pictures of boys during their lessons.  Lots of kick-board stuff and free style arms today.  

Before we left Auntie Jamie made Naomi a Fairy Princess crown and I swear this kid couldn't be any cuter if she tried. 

Julian Graduates Preschool!!

Julian graduated preschool last Friday.  It was the sweetest thing ever.  I really had to hold it together because when Miss Robyn hit play on the stereo and the graduation march started the tears welled up instantly.  Then the graduating kids walked up the stage in their little caps and good grief, even I'm surprised I wasn't a blubbering mess.  Julian waved at us and smiled alot, but wasn't interested in singing the songs.  He was pretty shy up on the stage actually.  He decided it would be funny to fall over and got alot of laughs, so of course he did it a couple more times for good measure.  His comic relief was much needed for this mama.  Also, the little boy next to him had this priceless look on his face the whole time…he was so mad to be up on the stage - or at his parents, I couldn't figure out which.

Julian had such a wonderful year of preschool.  He has learned so much since August, colors, shapes, numbers, letters, patterns.  He also learned how to express his feelings with words and how to talk through problems with his friends.  He is writing his name legibly and for some reason that is the most exciting thing for me.  

Next year Julian will be at Castlemont again, but in the Transitional Kindergarten class.  It's the first year for T-K at the school and the second year for it in the district.  I'm happy he gets the chance to continue to prepare for Kindergarten and build on the skills he learned this year.  Also that he gets to do it at a school he has become familiar and comfortable with.  I'm so proud of my little Juju and what awaits him in his elementary school career!  

PS - the clip on tie was all Julian.  

And there's the face!  look at the kid next to Julian!  Classic!

Getting his diploma

Graduating class of 2013

We are all so proud of Julian!

Grandma is proud of him too!

Julian and Miss Robyn

Julian and Miss Caitlin