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First Day of First Grade

My First Grader

She is big now, you know.

Lining up outside the classroom

Nina was so sad to leave her sister.

She was sobbing and yelling "sister!"  She was pretty pathetic actually.

While we were driving to school Amelia told me "Mom, time sure does go fast."  Truer words have never been spoken!

Dentist

Amelia had a dentist appointment before school started and the dentist was nice enough to squeeze Nina in at the same time.  It was Nina's first appointment.  She started out very apprehensive but then the hygenist got her to taste the cookie flavored toothpaste and she was much more agreeable to the process after that.  She made the poor lady brush her teeth for like 20 minutes while we waited for the dentist.  Both girls are cavity free! 

The Zoo

Feeding the giraffes

Nina on the carousel

Amelia on the carousel

My not-so-little-anymore Amelia

Ent has their company picnic at the zoo every year.  We love it.  The animals are so active in the evening and the girls get to ride the carousel as many times as they want. 

Nina Turns 2

Nina always scratches the trees like a little bear cub

Party picnic

Nina and the pinata.  She expected everyone to cheer for her every time she hit it.

Blowing out the candles.

The boucer

I know this post is 3 weeks late.  But, in fact, Nina did turn 2.  We had a great party with lots of fun, food, and friends.  Nina loved blowing out the candles (but not before she took a big bite out of it before it was lit.)  What can I say about little Nina?  She is my fiesty little monster and I wouldn't have it any other way.