We made it to Virginia after a stopover in NJ to stay at Alex & Stacy's house where we got to see them and Kailey, Ryan and Brady. The first night in Virginia we stayed in a hotel because our stuff wasn't there yet. The next day, Gramma and Grampa arrived from Pennsylvania to help out, but we still didn't have our stuff so we all slept on air mattresses. Then finally our stuff arrived. And we have been working very hard since then trying to figure out where to put it all! In between, we have been busy getting ready for school, having fun at the pool and trying to get settled!
We went to an open house at the girls' new school, Belmont Station Elementary School. They were very excited to see it and meet their new teachers, who were all very nice, and some of the kids that would be in their class.
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| Sierra got to take a practice bus ride. She was so excited! |
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| Here's Avery at her new desk |
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| Sierra in front of her new classroom |
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| Sierra in the school library |
We were all very excited to find out that we have a beautiful mall very close to us. It is so big, it even has a merry-go-round!
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| Isn't it amazing what you find when you have to unpack everything you own! I have no idea where this outfit came from, but Avery loved it! |
It has been pretty hot here in Virginia, so the girls spent a lot of time at the pool in our development.
Then, finally, the big day arrived...the first day of school. They were both a little nervous but they both did great! And at the end of the day they were both so excited because they had a great first day!!
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| Avery the second grader |
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| Sierra the kindergartener |
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| Avery on her way to the bus stop |
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| And there she goes |
And later that day...
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| Sierra on her way to the bus stop |
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| And there she goes |
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| Diligently doing homework on day one! |
The girls have become friends with a little girl, Bella in our neighborhood so they have been playing with her a lot this week. She has a big dog, Griffin, and a swing set in her yard, so they love her! So after a great week of school and playing with a new friend, they are starting to get used to it here.
And this weekend was the start of soccer. So Saturday morning, we were at the soccer fields all morning. They had so much fun and they did great!
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| Avery warming up with the whole group of kids her age |
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| Then they split up the girls & boys for some scrimmages |
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| Getting some encouraging words from dad at the end of practice |
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| Sierra's turn to warm up |
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Look at her hustling to the ball!
I think we still need a little more time before the girls really feel like this is home, but we are off to a good start! |
