School is out!

It seems like just yesterday we were talking about which preschool we'd go to, now we're done. With one at least! Samantha finished up her last day of preschool last week (I know, I've been neglecting the blog). She has absolutely loved her teachers, who she had both years and Cole will have next year. We love them too!!! So many fun memories were made and we will always have a special place in our hearts for Ahwatukee Preschool.

Last day of preschool!
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And now summer is here and we have the challenge of filling our days with fun things to do. One such thing was playing store. Sammie and Cole organized all of the play food we have and turned our living room into a supermarket, complete with signs, conveyor belt and cash register! It was fun.

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And today Sammie wanted to draw in her journal. It's a journal she started at preschool and they left a bunch of empty pages for us to do this summer, smart teachers:) The theme for today-missing Maura. She was sad when she came across a picture of Maura, one of her besties that moved to Baltimore last November. So I said, draw a picture and we'll take a picture of it and send it to her:) Art therapy! We miss you Wests!

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And on a total side note...Cole is just about potty trained!!!!! While Peter's mom and dad watched the kids for us this weekend Grammie sat Cole on the potty and he actually peed!!! (something he had not yet done, even though we had been trying for quite some time). He wore undies all day yesterday and all of today without any accidents! Can't believe it! Thought this day would never come, but so glad it has. this morning he peed in the potty and said, "Daddy will be so proud!" Love you ColeTrain! Good job!