348 days old!!

Julia is just a few weeks away from turning 1! She's getting close to walking-the video above was taken a few days ago on our front lawn. We've had that walker since Thomas was learning to walk, so it's missing a few pieces, but it serves it's purpose. She's cruising around the furniture and can even balance on her own for a few seconds. But still no teeth! She has been pretty fussy the past few nights, though. I know every kid is different, but Thomas got teeth at about 5 months and Matt got his at about 6 months. Both boys were walking before they turned 1. So she's taking her time, which is ok with me-I like having a baby in the house! And I love her fat legs and cankles!!

First day of pre-school!

Thomas and Matthew started pre-school on Tuesday, August 19 at our church St. Benedict in Duluth. This is Thomas's 3rd year at St. Ben and he's in the 4-day pre-k class. It's Matt's first year! Too cute. His teachers are some brave ladies-the two year olds are still in diapers! They both start at 930a. Matt's class ends at noon and Thomas's class ends at 1p. But if Matt gets the all clear, starting Sept he'll get to stay for "lunch bunch" until 1p so Julia and I will only have to make one trip back to school. He'll pass-he barely said 'bye to me his first day, he couldn't wait to start playing. So I know he'd do just fine staying another hour. I just hope he's not pushing and grabbing for toys, though I know that's wishful thinking. At least he's not a biter!

Matt's backpack is as big as he is! Good thing it's only used for his school folder and a small snack.

Did I mention it's a Catholic pre-school?

Brothers-Matt's cowlick looks really good here.