Birthdays!!

Julia celebrated her 4th Birthday last week!  She has celebrated twice so far (once at 7am because Dad had to catch a flight) but she is not calling it her 'real birthday' until she is able to have a big celebration bouncy-house style.  Mom and Dad are working on it.

Joanna has been in China for the last couple of weeks so Grandma Brady flew in from Minnesota to help out.  Thank you!!!!

Also celebrating birthdays in the last few weeks are Mommy, Grandma Brady, Cousin James, and some friends: TJ, Brock, Cayden, and Rucchi.  See pictures and videos below.

New School Year

Alex started first grade yesterday.  He was excited and didn't even need a parent to walk him in.  His teachers are Ms. Rawson and Ms. Shaw.  Most of his friends from last year are in his class.  He seems most excited for science lab - they get to go to a real lab on a different floor.  He also likes the new selection of books as he's read every book in our  house 10 times.

Julia started at a new school called Newport Children's school.  It's a 4 minute drive, has nice teachers and nice facilities, although Julia has already pointed out that the playground is "not good" because it doesn't have swings or monkey bars.  Her teacher is Ms. Jeanne.