My Princesses

Just another picture of my princesses. I can't resist.

Kyla's First Day

Both girls are enrolled in preschool programs this year. How did they get so big already? Kyla started this week and Bree will start on October 9th. They attend Tuesday through Friday, Kyla from 11 - 1:30 and Bree 12 - 2:30. Kyla really seems to enjoy it and is so proud of the papers she brings home every day. She didn't get to ride on the bus this year because it would have been an hour long ride for her. Luckily she has a good daddy who is willing and able to bring her. We aren't sure of Bree's bus schedule yet but I hope it works out well.

Anyway, here is a picture of our "baby" holding her first school project after her first day of school. Isn't she cute???

It's In the Blood...

A couple of weeks ago I found a snake at work...yes I did type "a snake" and yes I did type "at work". The little guy (or girl) happened into our office building and was wandering around the hall when I was leaving for lunch. The snake was lucky that I was the one who happened across it. Not too many people are keen on snakes. It was a cute smooth green snake and just the right size for Bree's first biology lesson in snakes. The biologist in me couldn't wait to get it home for her to look at (and hopefully marvel over). I put it in a cup from work and carted it home. Bree was pretty excited to see it and wanted to hold it on her own. I didn't let her however because I was afraid for the snake. I am not sure if her grip would have been quite gentle enough when it would start moving. Anyway, we held it together and I let it wrap itself around her fingers and she was able pet it for awhile. We learned about snakes smelling with their tongues, how it's scales felt smooth and not rough, and that they ate grasshoppers, crickets and worms. Kyla wasn't too excited about seeing or touching the snake. She was interested from a distance but didn't feel comfortable enough for a "hands on" experience. By the time we were going to put the snake out in our yard to live, Kyla warmed up a bit and got a really close look at the snake but still didn't want to touch it. We let the snake go for what I hope will be a long and happy life in our yard. Maybe we will happen across it next summer and Kyla will be more interested in the experience and we can have a more advanced lesson for Bree. For now I am positive I have at least one budding biologist in the family.