Kindergarten Orientation

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This morning was Kindergarten Orientation for Madison at her future Elementary School...Robert's Elementary. The morning consisted of an assembly in the cafeteria, a tour of the Kindergarten classrooms and school, and ended with a snack and playtime on the Kindergarten playground. Many thoughts ran through all of our heads this morning as we considered how life would be different for us in just a few months. Madison's main concern for the morning was if she would make any friends. So, the first child she was introduced to became her new best friend...for the morning anyways. Brooke is the daughter of the school's P.E. teacher, so since their Daddy's already knew each other, there was an instant connection. People thought they had been best friends forever they way they were constantly together exploring each new area of the school. Now that Madison is at ease about making new friends, she is excited to start at her new school. Having been a Kindergarten teacher, I am extremely excited for the year ahead, but look forward to living it as a parent this time! There's nothing like Kindergarten!!

Madison's First T-Ball Game

Madison is finally old enough to play T-Ball, so this year Brian and a friend of ours, Anthony, are coaching a T-Ball team through the YMCA. Yesterday was Madison's first game, and she did great! Although Brian compared the team to the Bad News Bears after their first practice, he ended up being pleasantly surprised. When Madison was up to bat, it took her a few tries, but she finally hit the ball and made it to first before getting out! She was a fast runner around the bases and was able to make it home twice throughout the game. During T-Ball games, the score is not kept, but our team did end up getting more runs, so we declared ourselves the winners!! Below are a few clips. First is Madison up to bat, then her run home, and the end of the game.

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Happy Easter

Below is a slide show of our Easter celebrations this season. The kids were able to enjoy all the typical traditions such as visiting the Easter Bunny, dyeing eggs, hunting eggs, and going to church to celebrate the real reason for this holiday. Hudson was so excited to see the bunny while we were waiting in line, we could barely hold him back, but once he finally got close he wasn't so sure anymore. He was happy just giving him a High-5 and keeping a safe distance.

Luck was with our children this year during our church egg hunt. Certain areas were designated for each age group, and prizes were given to a winner in each of those groups. For Madison's age, the first child to find 12 eggs received a prize....and she did it...she won her first egg hunt! She was very excited about this and for the stuffed bunny she picked out as her prize. In Hudson's age group, the child to find the egg containing a gold coin was the winner...and sure enough...he found it! So naturally, he chose the balls as his prize. The Mosier kids made out this year!!

Enjoy the slide show. Thanks again for all the cards and gifts for the kids. They have enjoyed them!

Spring Break in Tampa

Last week was Leon County's Spring Break. Coincidentally, Brian had a conference in Tampa for the week. With Madison's school closed and many of my clients out of town, we decided to tag along. We were able to enjoy a beautiful hotel, where we were able to swim everyday, and walk to various places. We also enjoyed some local area attractions like the The Florida Aquarium and The Lowry Park ZOO. Below is a slide show of the week. It was a lot of fun to get out of town, but as we were driving to Madison's school on Monday she said, "Oh, it's good to be back in my neighborhood again." So, I guess there is no place like home for her.