Don't forget to share your favorite cookies recipe on the last post...you have until tomorrow night (Thursday) to enter the drawing.
Miss Lily, who is 2, almost 3, has a special personality. She is WILD...to say the least. The poor girl got her babyhood cut short when I found out I was expecting again when she was only 3 months old. Her and her sis Kate are not quite a year apart, and I have been paying for it ever since. I had four kids under the age of 6 for a long time, so needless to say, we stayed home almost all the time. Lily is my only "social" child, and she loves getting out of the house and talking to anyone different. I decided that even though she is really young, she needed to attend preschool so she could get out of the house and have something just for her. She has been anticipating this for months, and when we finally got to school, she froze up and attached herself to me like a LEECH! I was so frustrated, but after staying with her for about 40 minutes, I finally snuck out the back door and she made it throught the rest of the day fine. PHEW! Anohow, here are some photos of her first day...
And these first two, well, I'm just keepin' it real...
Hi there! I am a blog-hopper and found your blog. What I can so far is WOW. Your photos are amazing! Quick question: Where did you get the pretty floral pins for your girls? I LOVE them! My daughter does too.
Posted by: Carmen | September 17, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Hi Sherelle, quick question for you....I just got a new laptop preloaded with Windows Vista and am in the market for a photo editing program.....I think you said you use Adobe Photoshop Elements....are you also using Vista? Since you use many pictures on your blog, I thought maybe you could offer me some advice??? Thanks so much and as always....I'm a huge fan of your blog!
Posted by: Jeanne | September 04, 2008 at 12:04 PM
OK..I find myself checking your blog all the time, so I'm adding you to my blogroll--hope you don't care??
Posted by: Rachel | September 03, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Lol!!! That first photo is priceless. I love keeping it real--she's adorable either way. Thanks for sharing those wonderful shots of your family. Linda
Posted by: Linda Albrecht | September 01, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Sherelle I'm so sorry, I made a mistake with the song I recommended you, it is not Lily from Arno, it is from OZARK HENRI (or HenrY I don't know)
I love that song... I recommend you !
Posted by: Valerie | August 29, 2008 at 09:24 AM
nice photos :) you have an award on my blog ;)
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | August 28, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Oh heavens! Now why oh why don't they make Hello Kitty backpacks for MOMS too? I LOVE THAT! You tell her that is simply *THE* coolest backpack ever! LOL
Darla
Posted by: DarlaLOU | August 28, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Oh my ... she is soooo cute and I'm glad to hear that she made it through the rest of the day without you to cling to. {man that tugs at my heart strings as I remember that sort of thing happening here last year}. Thanks again for the freezer cookie idea ... my mom is going to come help me make some up {you've not only inspired me to bake but to get in some fun time with my mom too} thanks friend!
Posted by: DeniseLynn | August 28, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Adorable! She looks like she was having fun once she got there. I love the pink outfits on the girls.
You are not alone with the frustration. They are so unpredictable sometimes in a new environment. We had the same issues this week too. I am sure she will love being in "school".
Posted by: Jodi | August 28, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Great pics!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | August 27, 2008 at 06:10 PM
She's sounds hilarious. Gosh time flies. I've been reading your blog since the beginning when Lily was the "baby" and you were expecting Kate. It seems like it was yesterday. Good for you for putting her in preschool. She'll love it.
Posted by: Maria Hanson | August 27, 2008 at 04:34 PM
She looks like a fireball - love that - I have 2 of them! I hope she has a great time - whatever will you do with only one child to worry about for a couple of hours?
Posted by: Robyn Longhurst | August 27, 2008 at 04:06 PM
they always come around! mine now..when i drop them off to school, barely turn around and say goodbye!
oh well!
xoxo
ronee
Posted by: ronee.malama | August 27, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Hi Sherelle! great photos for when she gets older! so cute!
Posted by: Claudia | August 27, 2008 at 03:26 PM
That first picture cracks me up. It kind of says it all. "How do you really feel Lily?" CUTE, CUTE KIDS! How is little Kate surviving without her older siblings?
Posted by: Colette | August 27, 2008 at 02:47 PM
hahaha, Sherelle I love the first picture it is SO Lily! So cute!
Posted by: Andrea | August 27, 2008 at 02:43 PM
OMG! What a little character you have there! I love the flowers in your girls hair. For a Mum of 4 kiddies your babies always look so darling! I hope I have time to post one of my cookie recipes before tomorrow night, if not I'll post one anyway! I was completely inspired by your home cooking freeze link, I spent the entirety of yesterday cooking everthing from Shepherds, chicken casserole right through to chicken curry! So thank you for the helping hand in getting organised for my return to work (school) next week! BTW although I haven't had time to post of late, the pics you took of your sis & your eldest dd and son were ab fab!!!
Posted by: Andrea UK | August 27, 2008 at 02:38 PM
yes, love that big pink flower in her hair. adorable!
Posted by: Shelly B. | August 27, 2008 at 01:36 PM
she looks cute! Love the flower. What a cute looking preschool....
Posted by: Hilary | August 27, 2008 at 01:31 PM
OMG I LOVE the 3d picture !!
Your Lily looks so cute and "espiegle" (I don't know the word in English), like my little Louise (also 3), but SO interesting to live with !
Do you know that song : Lily from Arno, a belgian singer, I recommend you that song, I love it !
Posted by: Valerie | August 27, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I bet it's nice to get a little break during the day!!! It's much easier with one, (I've found out!) She is so cute. She looks a lot like you. How fun!! Have a great day!!
Posted by: Brianna | August 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
oh my gosh what a little princess. love love love the big pink flower!!! you havejust about the cutest kids
Posted by: kim harter | August 27, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Love the layout!!!
She's beautiful, looks like a great day!
And, can't wait to try the freezer cookie method, great idea!
I'm having a giveaway over at my blog this week, come stop by!
Posted by: Amy | August 27, 2008 at 12:04 PM
She reminds me of my Brooklyn! haha! :) I debated whether or not to put Brooklyn in pre-school too, maybe I should have. She's beautiful Sherelle!
Posted by: Holly | August 27, 2008 at 11:26 AM
She sounds just like my Kate! What are you going to do with all your spare time?! :)
Posted by: Julie | August 27, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Oh my Sherelle, Lily is SO beautiful and looks so grown up in these pics, and the faces....well they are just priceless and ones that I remember getting myself! The flower barrette I just adore. I have made several of these for Hannah & Ashleigh, but to bad they now think that they are too old to wear them. Guess they are since Hannah is close to 10 1/2 and Ashleigh just turned 8. Maybe we need yet another girl..NOT ;-).
Well, I'd best go....need to go get in line at school to pick up our girls! Have a great day Sherelle!!!! Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Wells | August 27, 2008 at 11:09 AM