Preschool Pictures

                                                   Sebastian - age 3 - preschool pictures

Brothers together - Tyler (age 5), Sebastian (age 3)

                                                      What handsome boys!!!

Our big 3 year old!

Where has the time gone?  It's hard to believe that our little baby is now 3 years old.  It seems like just the other day we were sitting by his side in the NICU and now he hardly sits still at all.  It has been such a joy to watch him grow and see his personality come out.  He loves to laugh and be silly, loves playing Legos especially with his brother, loves to play outside and ride his scooter, and loves to eat especially cheese sticks.  Sebastian makes us laugh and smile every day and we look forward to watching him grow and master each challenge that comes his way.

Here is a look back at Sebastian over the past 3 years....

 November 21, 2009

1lb, 9oz  12 in. long

                                                 Age 1

   

                                                    Age 2

                                                   Age 3

Zoo Trip

It was a beautiful morning so we headed out to the zoo with my sister and her two youngest boys.  We haven't been to the zoo in a while and were pleasantly surprised to see all the new changes that have been going on.

We headed over to Harmony Farm first to see the petting zoo and of course, climb on the tractors:

The boys were all impressed with the giant turtles.  We watched them have a little snack.

Cousins:  Casey (1) Sebastian (2) Cameron (3)  

Pumpkin Painting

This year Tyler asked if we could paint a pumpkin instead of carve it.  (He has never been a fan of sticking his hand inside the pumpkin to help clean it out.)  So, yesterday after school, that's exactly what we did.  It was a combined effort, as we only had one pumpkin to paint.  So, Tyler took one side and Sebastian took the other.

Not your usual pumpkin face, but it sure was fun!  We'll call it abstract pumpkin painting!

Race for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was last weekend.  I have participated every year for the past 10 years.  This year I took Sebastian and my sister joined us with her youngest son Casey.  The boys did a great job entertaining each other before the walk started.

                                         Sebastian (age 2)  Casey (age 1)

                                          Mommy and Sebastian

                                         Keri and Casey

                                         Ready to roll

Rock Climbing (take 2)

Tyler really had fun the first time he went rock climbing so we decided to try it again.  It really is an inexpensive way to get some energy out and it's great exercise.  I had to take Sebastian with me this time though and he is sooooo ready to climb.  He kept saying, "I climb with Tydo".  Not for another few years buddy, you have to be 5!  So Sebastian and I watched from the observation area and cheered Tyler on.

Piano Rectial

Tyler has been taking piano lessons after school with a company called Elements Music for the past 6 weeks.  He has caught on very quickly and has learned a lot about notes & rhythms.  This afternoon was his first recital and he has been working very hard on his song.... Star Wars. 

Soccer Time!

This morning was Tyler's first soccer game of the season.  His team is the Great White Sharks.  We are trying out a different league this year and so far it is going well.  They only play with 3 kids from each team during a game, so the kids get more playing time.  Sebastian even had fun cheering his big brother on, "Go Tydo!"  (Tyler is #7)

                                   That is Tyler throwing the ball in.

Rock Climbing

Today we went down to the Freestone Recreation Center in Gilbert with a friend and Tyler got to try his hand at some rock climbing.  It took a few tries to get the hang of it, but he caught on and had a great time.  We will definitely be going back to try this again!

Here's a little video of Tyler climbing....

A Duckie!

A funny story that I wanted to share:

The other morning Sebastian had a yogurt smoothie for breakfast and as usual there was some sort of spill.  I heard Sebastian say, "Mama I spill my yogurt", so I went to get a cloth to clean it up.  I started to wipe it up and Sebastian said, "No Mama, I made a duckie".  I looked down and sure enough, there was his yogurt spill in the shape of a duckie!

Can you see the duck?

Our baby starts Preschool!

We sent Tyler off to Kindergarten last week and this week our baby starts Preschool!  Sebastian will be joining me this year at Little Light Preschool.  I will be teaching in the 4 year old class 3 days a week and Sebastian will be attending the 3 year old class on those days (even though he won't be 3 until Nov.).  He has been going to work with me for a few weeks while we got things ready and was enjoying having the run of the school while I worked.  I thought for sure he'd have no problems on the first day since he's been there so much and he knows everyone.  That didn't really happen though..... the first day was a little rougher than expected. 

Tyler ended up being home sick on the first day of Preschool, so I took Sebastian and came home with Tyler.  Sebastian was very sad that I brought him in and then left him there.  He cried and called out for Mama until I was out the door.  I had to just turn and leave quickly for both of our sakes.  He was all smiles when I returned at noon though and didn't want to leave.   His teacher said he cried for about 45 min. before he finally settled down and got to playing.  Day 2 may or may not go better with me actually staying to work.  Keep your fingers crossed for Friday.....

Sebastian's first day

Little Light Preschool

3 year old class

Off to Kindergarten!

We knew this day was coming, but it seems like it came way too fast.  It seems like just the other day we were holding our little baby Tyler in our arms and today we walked him to his first day of kindergarten.  Our morning went very smoothly and Tyler was so excited to finally be going to the "big school".  He is in all day kindergarten this year and although the first few weeks will probably be tiresome, I think he will do great!  I am looking forward to some quality time with Sebastian while his big brother is in school.  Here are a few photos from our first day:

 The big Kindergartener!  Of course he chose a Star Wars shirt to wear on his first day.

 Along with his Lego Star Wars back pack and lunch box.

 Tyler in front of the kindergarten playground.

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Playing before school.

 Lining up to go inside!

Sebastian wanted to have his picture taken with his back pack this morning too.

Flagstaff, Az

A few days ago I took the boys up north the Flagstaff, Az to escape the summer heat a little.  My sister joined us with her 3 boys and we had quite an adventure with 5 boys (all under the age of 5).  We did a little hiking, played at the park and enjoyed exploring nature.  We also spent one day at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde.  It was a little warm, but a great experience to see some animals up close.  We fed carrots to the giraffes, watched the Tigers splash in the water and even touched a giant snake!

If you've never spent a few nights with 5 little boys in a 2 bedroom condo away from home, you don't know what you're missing!!! (Then again, you can probably guess)

                                Lunch at the park

                   Trying to take a picture of all 5 boys... not an easy thing to do!

                   Tyler and Colton on the dinosaur

          And yes, even with a broken arm, Sebastian wanted to ride the dinosaur!

           Once again, trying to get a picture of all of them.  This was the best one too.

                 Tyler and Colton's campfire.

               Me and my little dare devil

           A few photos from our adventure at Out of Africa:

 Tyler feeding the giraffe's a carrot.  They came right up to the tram and took it out of your hand.  Very cool!

At least the car ride home was peaceful!