1st's

 September has been sprinkled with a few firsts in our house.

1st of all was Ella's 1st day of preschool. She has been waiting to be old enough to go to school since some of her friends started going to preschool last year. I love her enthusiasm and just hope she continues with it for the next 17+ years!!!

1st day of school picture by the front door.
(Borrowed this idea from some friends. I love the tradition and growth it allows you to see)

Aubrey and Ella at school.

Ella putting her school supplies into her pouch.

Ella so excited after she put her backpack in her cubby!

This past weekend in Sunday school, we reached another 1st. Our first fish. Ella's Sunday school teachers took the extra step to help the kids get the idea of Jonah and the whale. These teachers are super dedicated and you always know the weekends they are working because Ella comes home with actual books and other visuals to help with learning/remembering the stories. 

Ella with her new fish.

Ella's fish Dorothy.
(Sorry G-G and Grandma Kerner. Elmo has a fish named Dorothy!)

We did end up with a slight problem...Aubrey's class did not get fish =( She is just at the age where she understands a lot and most of the time we can reason with her, but the idea of not having a fish in her room was not one of those times. Since we had to head to the fish store for fish food and a fish bowl, we bought a second betta fish. 

Aubrey with her new fish!
That smile makes it worth the extra $2.99 for a fish, plus the extra bowl ;-)

Aubrey's new fish: Nemo/Dory/Baracuda/Dorothy
I believe Dorothy is the name that has now stuck. 

I'm still a bit in shock that September is over (practically) and Ella will be 5 years old next Friday! She already has plans for what mommy will bring to her school for her birthday. In between now and her birthday we are heading to Idaho to visit with Neal's Grandma and Grandpa Kerner. I'm crossing my fingers that I remember to pack the camera AND then remember to take it out of the bag to capture a few pictures of our visit. 

Hope everyone had a few special 1st's this month too!!!