First day of 1st grade

Today was Nicole's first day of first day. She was nervous yesterday, but seemed excited today. Her new teachers are Ms. Schilling and Ms. Kaa. I’ve heard from several people that they are the best. I thought I would be worried about her today, but I’m not. I’m so proud of Nicole. She is growing up to be such a big girl. I know she’ll do great today and the rest of the school year. Her teacher was nice enough to let the parents in the classroom to look around while school was starting. Nicole was so cute at her desk sitting next to her friend Janelle. The kiss goodbye she gave me was exactly what I need to make it through my day.

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The tooth fairy

The tooth fairy will be making a visit to the Troyer home this evening. Nicole lost her first two teeth. We actually had them pulled at the dentist today. She had a new tooth growing behind her baby teeth and they needed to make room. She did well having them pulled and she is now very excited that the tooth fairy will be coming.

Father/Daughter Dance

These photos are from May 21st at the Father/Daughter - Girl Scout Dance.

Nicole's BIG GIRL bike

We bought Nicole a new bike. This is her first big girl bike. She has been having a blast riding her bike while Mark rollerblades with her.

Nicole's Tinkerbell Birthday Party

I remember when my little girl was a "little" girl. When she depended on me for everything, when she wasn't so out spoken and independent. I remember when she was my baby girl.

My daughter just had her 6Th birthday party with guest Tinkerbell! I'm constantly reminded how how big and grown up she is getting each year. She has so many friends! How did that happen? How did my little shy girl turn into a outgoing social butterfly?

Tinkerbell did a silly "fairy magic" show and face painting, it was a real hit. We ate mini cupcakes (lots of them, lol) and goldfish crackers. We had 15 girls and everyone seemed to have a great time. Nicole LOVED being a princess on her special day and she LOVED that Tinkerbell was there! We had a blast

setting up

The birthday PRINCESS

All the girls. wow!

Nicole and Tinkerbell

all the kids watching tinkerbell leave

Blog Challenge: How did I meet my closest firends?

Blog Challenge: How did I meet my closest firends?

Mihoa I meet through an ad in the paper ( i was looking for a nanny job and she hired me). Valerie, Niki and Jamie I all met at church.

I love these 4 women soooooooooooooo much!