The O'Connor's: Nate + Amanda + Jade + Jemma

Friday, September 4, 2015

Preschool Open House

Yesterday we got to see Jade's classroom and meet her teacher and fellow classmates! Jade will be attending preschool two days a week (Tuesday & Thursday) from 8:30 until 1:00 beginning next Tuesday! She will not eat lunch at school, so a "late lunch" will be a bit of an adjustment for her!

Jade with her new tote bag! This will be what she uses for her backpack all year!

There was a scavenger hunt set up for the kids to help them locate the sink, bathroom, calendar, have their picture taken, etc. Afterward they were able to play at the various stations set up within the classroom!

Jade's teacher this year will be Ms. Lori! There is also an assistant teacher in the classroom, Ms. Pam! Both seem super sweet, and Jade liked them!

Jade is really looking forward to her first day, and I know she will go right in without any hesitation. It's gonna be awfully quite around the house! :)

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Jemma - One Year

Twelve things I want to remember about you at 12 months:

1. You have 3 teeth (two on the bottom and one on top)

2. You hold my phone out in front of your face and say "cheese"

3. You can stand unassisted and are so close to taking a step

4. You love Bubble Guppies and say "bu bu" when they come on

5. You go to bed at 8 and are up by 7:30

6. You love being in the water

7. 90% of the time you are awake you are holding something. Sometimes you eat an entire meal one handed because you don't want to let go of what you are holding

8. You still have a bottle before bed, but also drink milk happily from a sippy cup

9. You love your puppy paci, and have no interest in any other paci

10. You love to eat pretty much everything

11. You are now riding in a big girl car seat

12. I love your snuggles, smiles, laughs & silliness. The list goes on and on! :)

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, One Year Old Is What You Are

I had a blast planning and decorating for Jemma's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star party, and made a lot of the decorations myself!

Jemma was completely spoiled by everyone and received so many wonderful presents! Thank you so much to all our very generous family and friends!

Quick wardrobe change before her cake smash! Not a surprise, Jemma LOVED her cake! This also provided the perfect opportunity to snap some pictures of the guests with the Birthday girl!

While Jemma was chowing on that delicious cake, the rest of us enjoyed these beautiful cupcakes!

Such a fun day celebrating Jemma! Happy Birthday beautiful girl!

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Happy 1st Birthday Jemma

Where to begin?! What an awesome couple of days we had celebrating sweet Jemma's first birthday!

The festivities began on Thursday when the first gift rolled in from Aunty Jill & Uncle Jim! The clock was a big hit with Jemma and the clothes were a big hit with me! Thank you Aunty Jill & Uncle Jim!

Friday Jemma opened gifts from GeeGee & Susannah! Girl has some reading and shopping at Target to do! :) Thank you both so much, we missed having you at the party!

Saturday was her Twinkle Twinkle Little Star party (separate post to follow) and today was our family birthday celebration! We went out for a special birthday breakfast where Jemma enjoyed some chocolate chip pancakes! We pretty much spent the rest of the day playing with new toys! Jemma also carried on the tradition, and wore my first birthday dress today! You can see a flashback to Jades 1st birthday here!

Happy 1st Birthday Jemmy!

Monday, August 24, 2015

Lake Geneva

Again....late to the party on this one, but have some cute pictures to share from our little Lake Geneva getaway with Nate's mom and dad! This was our third hotel weekend in a row, and the girls did really well! Most of our time was spent at the hotel's waterpark, on site petting farm, park & arcade.