There are big changes brewing at the Petty's Place... where to begin... in no particular order but certainly not chronologically or based on importance.
1) Elia started Kindergarten and turns 6 tomorrow (the sixth). Where has all the time gone! For her birthday we are doing six days of fun. We went for ice cream yesterday, tomorrow, we are taking her to get her ears pierced (she's been asking for them since she was four). On Thursday and Friday we are doing two mini parties instead of one big one. We figure we will spread out the fun and make it last longer, plus she will be able to play more with each of her friends instead of having one big party.
First day of school...
With her friend and walking buddy Samantha.
2) We are moving... Eric got a new job about a month and a half ago. It is on the other side of town. If it rains (and he can't ride his motorcycle), there isn't bus service, so I would have to take him the 50-60 minutes to work, come back home, then drive up to get him and come back home. (The joys of having one car). On Wednesday, we close on our new house (which is just five glorious minutes from Eric's new office building). Of course, this job change and our move has other implications, but probably the biggest is that I will not be continuing as editor of Sugar Land Magazine. I've had a great time doing it, but I was ready to move on... so really this timing is perfect as far as that goes. I am kind of looking forward to the break, but knowing that I am not very good at long breaks, so I'll have to find something else fun to do. Additionally, we will now be renting out the Sugar Land house and joining the ranks of landlords (SCARY!!!).
Ethan eventually did it by himself and actually was bolder than Elia at first.
Our trickster...
Kara turned 1 while we were in NH. Now she's walking all over the place and signs more, please and drink.
9 comments:
I still check your blog, keep pictures coming!!! It is so fun to see how you guys are doing and how your kids are growing. They are SO adorable!!! Your photo skills are awesome too! Congrats on the new job!
Super cute pictures! Wow, lots going on. Kara is such a cutie, I can't believe it has been a whole year!
Those are some really cute pictures Jen - the one of Eric on the rope swing is amazing, and Elia is getting so big and cute. I love the 6 days of fun idea. And that last pictures of Ethan and Kara, wow that is an amazing pic. Kara is now a little girl, wow, time goes fast, huh? I can't wait to come and visit your new home!!!!!!! :) It seriously is so amazing. I keep telling Speen to look for a job in Texas baby!
Wow Jen! You do have some big things going on. I hadn't heard about the job. E-mail and tell me more. I'd love to hear. I can't believe Elia is 6 years old. How in the world did that happen. She is such a beautiful girl and I loved the picture of her hanging off the rope swing. Ah, the memories of little tiny Elia jumping in the swimming pool and swimming to the other side. Love the pictures. Can I be like you some day?
my vote is your next summer vacation is to Colorado!!! OR maybe ours should be to Texas. Great pictures.
Hooray for the update! I check your blog to much. The kids look darling. I can't believe you are moving. YOu know, it is cheaper to buy a car than to buy a house, right? Of course, the time spent in commute is not worth it at all! 5 minutes vs. 45 is way better! Love the pics of the rope swing. How fun. Don't you want to move to NH?
I still read the old blog! Congrats on the move! I can't believe Elia is SIX! I remember when she was born!
I'll have to thank Karen for nagging you about the blog. Its always fun to see new pictures and hear more details on everything. I love the six days thing. Does that mean I get 40 days here soon?
Mark
I actually looked to day to see if your blogged lately. Good to see the cute pictures of the kids. I think that you need to put a few more pictures of Kara on. Good to see what you did in Sept.
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