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Settling In

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   Preschool photos. 






  I love our reading corner. We still have to put fabric over the pads and get some pillows but the kids already love it. 

  I was like Christmas pulling this out for the first time since June. 

  We decided to put the girls in the same room so we could have a big playroom. It's been so nice to have a dedicated room for toys and activities. 

  Allie went to her friend, Carter's birthday party. Her friends from preschool and Lindy, Alise and Charlotte were there too. She had a blast. 



  Chris, Kristen and their family came over to carve pumpkins. 





  Lydia carved hers all by herself. 


  A couple days later Chris took Atticus, Lydia and Allie to the school's STEM night. They had fun doing all sorts of STEM activities. 




  We had to take these photos for our home insurance. It was freezing and no one wanted to be there. As amazing as it's been to be in our home, we've had some adjusting to do. Lydia especially has had a rough first couple weeks. She misses her old friends and going to three different school in one year has taken its toll. Once we got through that rough patch and became more used to our new schedule, things have been going much better. Lydia likes her new class and teacher and says the playground is the best out of all the schools she's been to. Slowly but surely, we're settling in. 


  Allie had a blast at her preschool Halloween party. She was a witch this year. 


  Lydia decided to be Cleopatra the Egyptian Queen. 


  I had fun seeing her walk by in the school costume parade. 


  We started trick-or-treating at my mom's then went around Rigby circle. 

  Here's the crew at Chris and Kristen's. The kids had quite a stash of goodies by the end of the night. 

  For mom's birthday this year Lindsay put together an amazing gourmet meal. She pulled out the china and everything!

  It was one of the most delicious dinners I've ever had. Linds is so incredibly talented!


  Happy birthday to a beautiful woman! I didn't count on how much I would miss talking with mom everyday since we moved. I just love to be around her and hope this year is the best one yet. 







  Oh my heart. 





  We got to go to Aaron's first Marlin swim meet. He did so well! Brayden is his coach and loves it, he's really in his element. Can't wait to see how Aaron improves over the season. 














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