Cole Comes to Owasso

Cole wasn't with Zoe and I last week when we came to Owasso. I drove back Friday evening to pick him up at Nana and Papa's house. He was with Aunt Sue. He was excited to see me but did not want to leave with me. He "ran away" to Mr. and Mrs. Bradley's house. Papa tried to talk to him but he really didn't want to leave.

I think he would live with Nana and Papa if he could. He loves them all, mostly Charity.

He's done pretty well so far with only a couple of freak out moments. We've been going places with Uncle Bud. I took this picture while we were still in the garage. Look! That's my new house out the back window!

Yesterday we went several places looking for Bomber some shirts and ties for school. He wants to wear a tie everyday. Bomber asked me, "Do I look handsome?" When I answered, "yes", he said, "That's what my teachers say and that's why I want to wear a tie."

He did forget his shoes though so Bud bought him and Cole a pair of flip flops. Cole loves his new flip flops. He thinks he's big stuff!

For some reason this is his new "cute" pose. He's showing off his new flip flops.

Zoe is still loving school. Here she is organizing her clothes and giving the "Judd" peace sign.

We are so thankful for Bud and Michelle. We love them so much!

Today we went with Brewer to his school for Open House.

It was a nice school. Cole loved all the toys and the teachers were friendly.

We Miss Our Friends

We're off to a good start here in Owasso, but we sure miss all our friends.

Zoe called Mia after school to check on her day. Nobody will replace Mia. We love that little girl.

Tuesday night we had a block party. We weren't really trying, it just ended up that way! We were glad to see everyone.

We heard that Taya's first day went well. I knew it would. I was sad that we weren't there to see her through her first day, but it didn't sound like she needed us.

We already miss our awesome neighbors.

Cole's been staying with Nana and Aunt Sue the last couple of days. Brad says he's doing well. He adores Charity! He won't hardley let her out of his sight. Nana said her day seemed to go okay today.

I had a bit of a breakdown last night thinking of Blake and Charity. I've always been there on their first day of school. It's only day one and I feel like I'm missing out on things with them. I love them like they're my own.

Cole and Hunter have gotten very close, although you can't really tell from this picture. Tiffany has promised to come see us.

I hate not having Cole and Brad here. Cole's had a big week. He gave up his passies Sunday in exchange for 5 trains. Nana bought him some Thomas underwear. He insisted on putting all three on the other day.

He actually said, "I wanna put on my big boy panties", then he posed like this. YIKES! I really miss him!!

First Day of School

Bomber woke Zoe up this morning. Not on purpose. He was following me around telling me how it smelled like Saturn and Jupiter outside. Like big gas apparently. Anyway, he didn't realize Zoe was still asleep so he apologized to her, but she wasn't mad. We had a relaxed morning. School doesn't start until 9:00. We left about 8:25 because Bomber goes at 8:45. I like starting later.

Zoe wasn't nervous at all. I, however, felt like I needed anti-anxiety medicine. I was shaking and my stomach hurt most of the day. I just prayed all day that it would go well and she would find at least one friend.

She wore her new outfit that she got with Nana. She looked really cute!

Brewer was mad because he wanted to go to "cool". I think he took it out on me.

Look at Zoe. She was laughing and having a great time all morning. I was really relieved.

We dropped off Bomber first. He did great and had a fun first day. Then Zoe and Hayden jumped out. They were already yelling, 'hi Zoe'. It made me feel a lot better.

Bud, Hads, Brewer, and I hung out and then picked Bomber up at 11:15. We were happy to hear he had a good day and his teachers loved him.

Michelle and I ran and did a few things then picked the girls up. They loved their first day! What a huge relief!!!

Zoe said her teacher was just like Miss Anderson (that's a big compliment).

She made some new friends named Mary Grace, Avery, and some other girls who she can't remember their names.

She said she loved school as much as you can love school. Even as much as Seneca which is so awesome. Thank you to all who have prayed for us. Nana always makes cookies on the first day of school. Michelle and I made cookies instead. I took them out of the package and placed them on the cookie sheet and she took them off the cookie sheet. They weren't "Nana cookies" but they were okay.

Stone Canyon Elementary

We went to Stone Canyon today to meet Zoe's new teacher.

We were glad to have our cousins there to help with our transition.

Zoe didn't seem nervous at all. She was excited and pretty confident. I just pray she feels the same way in the morning. I'm so nervous for her. I hope she finds at least one good friend.

This is her teacher, Mrs. Ham, she was nice and we've heard great things about her. Zoe thinks she will be like Miss Anderson, her 2nd grade teacher who she adores.

The third grade had a Hawaii theme that was cute.

All the adults in the building were super nice and sweet to Zoe. They really explained how things worked so she would feel more at ease.

This is a huge tree in the library. The entire building is so beautiful and amazing.

After we left the school Mark and Michelle treated us to Orange Leaf. Brewer wouldn't share his ice cream with me or his mom, only his dad!After Orange Leaf we went to enroll Zoe in dance. She will only do ballet. It's on Thursday nights at 5:30. We start September 1st. The lady was nice to Zoe and Zoe was excited. I've gotta be honest, I almost started crying when we left there. She's definitely no Miss Charity. It's not going to be the same!

This is our new house! I took this from Mark and Michelle's driveway. Our house looks right at their house!

It's a really cute house. I can't wait to get my whole family down here and in it!