End of the Year School Party, Pool Time & Playing at Home

Looks like I have a little blog catching up to do. Claire had her end of the year party at daycare 2 weeks ago and started her new big girl class today. Since she was moving up to the class that potty trains, we decided what better time to get started at home. This past weekend, since we had a 3 day weekend - it was Potty Training 101 at the Creel Residence. Claire went straight to undies and only had a few accidents the entire weekend. We are so proud of her and hope she has a good day at school as well. (So, I realize most of you probably aren't too concerned about Claire's bathroom business - but I just wanted to document since we are so excited).

Now, let's get back to the school party. It started off with all the classes parading out of the building and around to the parking deck. Each class had a decorated t-shirt and sign and all the kids were so cute. Claire walked past us and waved like she knew exactly what she was doing. After the parade, there was a bouncy house, train rides, popsicles, bubbles and lots of running around. We all had a great time. It's sort of bittersweet that this year has ended because while we are happy to see Claire move up and learn new things we LOVE her old teachers, Ms. Cheryl & Ms. Leah. As soon as Ms. Cheryl started teaching Claire's class it was like a flip of a switch. Claire loved going to school and was happy when we picked her up. I know that her new teachers, and everyone at daycare, are wonderful as well; but we will still miss Ms. Cheryl. At least she is just across the hall if Claire ever wants to say hello!

God's Little Sunshines:

mmmm.....cotton candy popsicle (can mommy have that please?)

Claire with her friend, Christopher
Choo Choo!

Claire and Merrill blow bubbles!

After the fun party at school we continued the weekend playing at Granny & Paw Paw's pool and being silly at home. We tried to go swimming this past weekend again for Memorial Day and actually brought our swimsuits this time but it decided to rain all day. We are heading to the beach soon though, so hopefully we will have pretty weather then!

Claire's always gotta have her shades on...

Modeling new PJ's on Daisy's bed

New Princess nightgown for using the potty all day!

Claire has never been too interested in her babydolls until just recently. Yesterday she wanted her baby to go wherever she went....it was pretty cute.

She even got to eat lunch with us.

In between all the rain, we finally got a few things accomplished in the backyard.

Here's a picture of Claire's swingset that daddy finished getting ready at home.