First day of "School"

The big kids attended their first day of our co-op yesterday! It was so much fun! They had a blast and can't wait for next week. The co-op offers music, art, science and gym. I had Alyssa placed in the 2nd and 3rd grade group. Everything we do she's always the oldest. Since her birthday is so close to so many cut-offs, she was one of the oldest in her kindergarten class last year, she's the oldest amongst most of our family and friends (or MUCH younger) and most places (including church and this co-op) put kindergarten and 1st grade together. So I thought it would be good for her to be with kids that were closer to her age, and social abilities. She fit in so well I was excited! Casten has a friend that was in his class, so I actually was able to drop him off without tears! It was very exciting.

We also got a new addition to the family yesterday :)

I saw a listing on Craigslist for an American girl doll for $10. It's arm is broken, but they have a doll hospital and it's only $25 to get it fixed. So She got an american girl doll for $35! I thought this is a good trial doll. She really wants Elizabeth they are retiring her at the end of the year and she is Felicity's best friend, and I have Felicity from when I was younger!

But our new addition's name is Isabella Elizabeth Queen. Alyssa is just in love!

We didn't tell her what she was getting. Just that she was getting a surprise and that it was broken but we could fix it! We were almost there at this point, she was so excited!

She was so excited when she saw what it was! This is her walking back to the car!

And riding in the car. She was just SO happy!

She couldn't stop talking about her! She woke up this morning bringing out Isabella and Felicity, they wanted to watch TV :) I'm so glad she's so happy! It was a very special gift for no reason but that we love her!