October Festivities

For some October fun, we went to the zoo then came home and carved pumpkins. Keira isn't a fan of pumpkin innards so I was pretty much on my own.

A rare family photo at the zoo.

I think I did a pretty good job!

Keira and I had fun at her first field trip to the pumpkin patch last week!

Kinsley and Keira

Me and my Girl

Here is my smarty smart Keira receiving her October skills award in kindergarten. She has taken to school like a fish in water. I am so proud of her and feeling very blessed.

Making Progress

I went to Keira's first parent teacher conference today and she got AWESOME grades. 4 being the best score, she got all fours except ONE 3. She is one of the youngest in her class, but among the top in the class. I couldn't be more proud of my little smarty.

I can't say how relieved I am that she is doing so well. In the past year she has matured and blossomed so much. I know there were times in the past that I felt like she would always be a very challenging child, but she has really come around since her sister was born. She used to be impossible to contain, and "difficult" didn't scratch the surface of what she put us through from the age of 1-4, but 4-5 has been so much better and I know 5 is going to be GREAT!

Keira Turns 5

Keira had an awesome Marie party complete with pink hair bows, face painting, and bracelet making for all! She got lots of cute clothes, some Hello Kitty attire and accessories, some video games, a couple movies, and a new big girl bike!

Keira is super afraid of face painters, but we talked her into painting her hand.

Keira with Grandma

Grandma Suzy and Aunt Sophia with her baby Elani

Keira with her school friends Makayla and Ha Ani

The girls made bracelets at the table.

Aunt Vivian and Cousin Braden

Aunt Lauren, Grandma and Grouchy Sis Liana

Out riding her bike the next morning.