Annelise's last day at Schiff Elementary

Annelise is such a great girl. Brian and I really admire the way she quickly adapts to new situations, loves people and new opportunities. Even on her last day of school in Texas (11-11-11) she was happy the whole time she said goodbye to her friends and teachers. She never did get sad even after we moved. She did miss having friends so much we put her back in school the week after Thanksgiving here in Fort Collins and she was thrilled. Although the school operates differently in many ways, she loves it and is happy so I am happy. I did nearly have a heart attack when I inquired about how picking up the kids after school works here and found out you just pull up along the side of the road and they get in. So different from the strict car lines and numbers in Texas. I quickly taught Annelise about not going with strangers and it has actually worked out better since we are home about five minutes after she gets out of school. Here are pics from Annelise saying goodbye to her 1st grade school friends in Miss McDonald's class.

Adeline is crawling

This little baby is growing so fast! Due to the move I have really missed taking pictures of her quickly changing self. Adi can now get up on all fours and lunge forward getting to whatever she wants. She is a master roller and is just starting baby food. She hasn't warmed up to it yet. Her hair is growing in light brown and her eyes and kind of like Lily's. Blue/Gray with brown streaks. She still cries frequently at night, but I can't help loving her anyway!

Lily's first haircut

We let Lily's great curly hair grow for 2 and a half years and then decided it really needed cut. Goodbye curls- hello new static hair that sticks straight out in the dry Colorado air.

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After

Our move to Fort Collins, CO

We uploaded this video today and watched it at least four times because it made us laugh so much. Here is Annelise, Nathan, and Lily playing in the snow for the first time.