^ Paige is always sneaking into Ellie's room.
She usually wants the books in her room and to put Ellie's shoes on, i.e. photo above.
^ Top 3 photos are pictures by Ellie.
One above is herself wearing a "half-up top knot" according to her.
^ Ellie had her Kindergarten Registration and she was so brave and honest.
Some stand out moments were: The greeter lady was super over the top and asked Ellie to chant "GO PANTHERS!"(their mascot) three times and Ellie was clearly blushing and uncomfortable, but she did it! And whenever someone asked her if she was excited for Kindergarten her reply would be "no". She's sad about the fact none of her friends from preschool will be going to the same school as her, but people were very kind, understanding and tried to make her feel better about it.
^ Fun with friends.
^ "You look cute" - Paige
^ Steven went on a short 2 day, one night trip to Portland with a friend and us girls loved the Facetime calls from daddy!
First trip to the zoo this year. It's always a fun time and they never want to leave!
^ We have tried to take advantage of the nice days by getting out for a hike or walk.
^ Paige just reached over to hold my hand and I had to take a photo of this sweetness.
^ "Homeschooling" began with the virus getting more serious and schools, therefore, being closed. We've been so grateful for Ellie's teacher who has sent an email and projects every day of the week, minus weekends. One project was to make leprechaun hats in lieu of St. Patricks Day. And of course Paige wanted to join in on the fun.
^ One thing her teacher suggested Ellie could do was to draw a picture of her with her teacher. Ellie asked me to write 'SCHOOL TIME' on Mrs. Doane's shirt because she always wears a shirt that says something.
^ We got caught in a rainstorm and had to take cover while dad got the car.
^ Walks, walks and more walks around the neighborhood and to Ellie's future school. There's access to it from our neighborhood and Ellie LOVES having races in between the soccer posts (photo below).
^ More sweetness from Paige. She just reached over and was cuddling up against my arm. This girl can be so heart-melting and also so sassy.
^ Another school "project" - build a tower as tall as herself. She did it all by herself!
^ They wanted to take turns holding each other and wanted me to take a picture.
^ Paige's first drawing of a person!
^ First lesson on how to tie shoes...it's still a work in progress.
^ First time Ellie held a worm. I was really surprised she did it! Paige on the other hand definitely did not want to hold the worm...though she was very intrigued.
^ This is church these days, online in our living room. We're usually still in our pjs and the girls "sing" along with us during worship. We miss going to church, worshipping together and being with friends, but these are some special moments we'll remember.
^ I got us girls a bead kit to make ourselves and some friends bracelets. One I decided to make myself was 'CHOOSE JOY'. This is a very interesting and hard time with the Coronavirus and it can be easy to think and dwell upon all the sad, negative, hard things and things I can't do. But focusing my mind on all the good, true, joyful and special things are so important. I love Philippians 4:6-8; "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." These verses have been such a light in my life and whenever I turn to them, it's amazing the peace that overcomes my heart and mind. And I love having this reminder on my arm to choose and focus my mind on what's truly joyful.
